Guide to Oktoberfests in Southern United States

Visit these great 2009 Oktoberfest celebrations in the southern United States. With German food, live bands, children's activities and craft fairs you are sure to have a great time.

Oktoberfest at Richmond, Virginia
Showplace Exhibition
3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia
1-804-342-0310
www.richmondoktoberfest.com

Great German food such as bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, pork roast or chicken plate. Both German and domestic beer either in a pitcher, cup or stein. German and American Bands. Kinderkorner has activities for children such as a craft area, dancing, participate in horse stick races, face painting and more. You can buy Oktoberfest souvenir merchandise also.

Dates and Hours:
October 23 and October 24
6pm-Midnight

Ticket Prices:
$10 per per Adult
Children under 15 with paying Adult is FREE

Oktoberfest at Crossville, Tennessee
Knights of Columbus Activity Park
Highway 70
Crossville, TN
Crossville Oktoberfest.com

Performances by the Rheingold Band. Great German food schnitzel, bratwurst, and knackwursts. Domestic and imported beers. For directions see their website.

Dates and Hours:
October 9 11:30 am-9:30 pm
October 10 11:00 am-9:30 pm

Ticket Prices:
$6 per person in advance
$7.50 per person at the door

Oktoberfest in Cullman, Alabama
1-800-533-1258
Cullman Oktoberfest. com

Dancing and music by Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express 5:30pm-9pm every night. NO ALCOHOL, serves on sparkling apple cider. Lots of German cuisine. There is a car show, bratwurst eating contest and more. See website for details on hours, not posted yet and for driving directions.

Dates:
October 3-October 10, week long event

Oktoberfest at Raleigh, North Carolina
St Raphael's Catholic Church
5801 Falls of the Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-865-5700
Raleigh Oktoberfest

Performances by the Little German Band and Dancers. Festival is under the large tent.

Dates: October 2 and October 3
See website for hours not posted yet, and for driving directions.

Ticket Prices: $3 per person

Oktoberfest at Hickory, Carolina
Downtown Hickory
www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

One of the largest Oktoberfests in the Carolinas. Two beer gardens, live bands on three stages, 70 varieties of food including Philly steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, pizza, chicken, German bratwurst, turkey legs, fudge and more. Entertainment will be polka and rock n roll. A craft fair outdoors at Union Square. Caricatures,Amusement rides, and carnival rides for the kids. Local, regional and national bands will play all day on all stages. Performances by the Little German Dancers and band. On Sunday on the kid's stage from 1pm-4pm TJ the moose. Oompah bands.

Dates and Hours:
Friday October 9, Saturday October 10, and Sunday October 11
Friday Noon-11:30 pm
Saturday 10 am-11:30pm
Sunday Noon-5pm

There is handicap accessible parking.

Ticket Prices:
Free admission to get in and for the live concerts, but food and children activities there will be a charge.