Celebrate the German way with beer, food and festive attire during these Houston Oktoberfest celebrations in September and October 2015.
Can’t make it to Munich for Oktoberfest this year? Not to worry! There are plenty of opportunities for you to drink beer, dress up in your dirndl or lederhosen, eat pretzels and listen to polka music as area restaurants and bars celebrate Oktoberfest in Houston this September and October.
September 2015
- Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewing Company | Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27 – Karbach Brewing Company is hosting their own version of Oktoberfest offering live music, German fare, Karbachtoberfest from the tap, stein holding and best attire competitions. Glass mugs and ceramic steins available for an additional fee. All day.
- Oktoberfest Houston Near the Heights | Saturday, September 26 – Put on your lederhosen or dirndl and raise a stein at Oktoberfest Houston. This annual event features live music, food, fun and lots of beer. $30; $25 for designated driver; $80 VIP; free for children 15 and under. Noon.
- Oktoberfest Beer Festival at Whole Foods Katy | Saturday, September 26 | FREE to Attend – Sample beers from local breweries while enjoying live entertainment and food at the Whole Foods Market in Katy. $10 for eight 3oz beer samples. Noon to 7pm.
- Greentoberfest at GreenStreet | Saturday, September 26 – Have a beer during GreenStreet’s Greentoberfest. This beer festival will feature food, live music and a stein hoisting competition – all while benefitting local non-profit Young Texans Against Cancer. $30; $25 for YTAC members. 1pm to 5pm.
October 2015
- Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewing Company | Every Thursday through Sunday from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 18 – Karbach Brewing Company is hosting their own version of Oktoberfest offering live music, German fare, Karbachtoberfest from the tap, stein holding and best attire competitions. Glass mugs and ceramic steins available for an additional fee. All day.
- Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 – Come dressed in your best festival attire to be crowned King or Queen of Oktoberfest during this celebration. Your ticket includes a commemorative mug, draft beer, a German feast and live music at the brewery. $45. 6pm to 9pm both days.
- Oktoberfest Kick-Off Weekend at King’s Biergarten | Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4 – Don your dirndls and lederhosen and raise your glass during Oktoberfest Kick-Off Weekend in Pearland. The three-day event at King’s Biergarten includes a Bavarian strongman competition, Oktoberfest tent, and German fare. $10 one-day admission; $90 one-day VIP admission. 5pm to midnight Friday; noon to midnight Saturday; noon to 9pm Saturday.
- Kemah Oktoberfest | Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 – Join other beer enthusiasts under the giant beer tent in Kemah for food, draft brews, dancing and music from Eddy Raven, Das Ist Lustig, Breelan Angel and more. $4 Friday; $8 Saturday or Sunday; free for kids under 12. 3pm to 10pm Friday; noon to 10pm Saturday; noon to 6pm Sunday.
- Island Oktoberfest in Galveston | Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 | FREE – Head to Galveston for two days of festivities including family-friendly activities, German food and beer, a live auction and live performance from Grammy nominated musician Alex Meixner. 5pm to 11pm Friday; 11am to 11pm Saturday.
