Oktoberfest in the Southeast
Find an Oktoberfest in Your Neighborhood
Alabama
Free the Hops, Birmingham
2100 Morris Ave. to 2125 Morris Ave.
Sept. 19
This might be the only Oktoberfest with a Round One for early-bird drinkers and a Round Two for the night-owls. The Free the Hops afternoon session runs from noon until 4 p.m. The night session goes from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. $15 will get you in the door with a souvenir glass in your hand. Refill your glass for $3 as many times as you'd like while you get down to German music and food. Food and soft drinks are free for the designated drivers. And you must be 21 to get in.
Cullman Oktoberfest, Cullman
Oct. 3 through 10
Special events throughout the city include the Miss Oktoberfest competition (it's not really a pageant, it's more like a cupcake tasting event), a 5k run, tennis tournament, bratwurst eating contest and more. I heard a rumor that this fest doesn't serve any beer. Oktoberfest without beer?
Florida
Cape Coral Oktoberfest, Cape Coral
German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd.
Oct. 16 through 18, and Oct. 23 through 25
This is Florida's largest Oktoberfest. Laugh, sing and dance and participate in the six days worth of games and entertainment. $6 per person, children under 12 free.
Port St. Lucie Oktoberfest, Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place
Oct. 2 and 3
Watch the parade of flags, enjoy the keg tapping ceremony, and cheer for your favorite student at the scholarship presentation. $5 per person, children under 12 are free.
Georgia
Oktoberfest, Helen
Helen Festhalle, Munich Strasse and Edelweiss Strass
Sept. 10 through 27, Oct. 1 through Nov. 1
Helen is an adorable little village tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains. With it's gingerbread houses and alpine ski lodge charm, you can't help but be in the mood for some brats and beer.
(706) 878-1619
Kentucky
Newport Oktoberfest, Newport
Newport Riverfront
Sept. 25 through 27
Explore the multitude of fest tents, each with their own food, music and beer.
Oktoberfest/Oktoberfeast, Louisville
Theatre Square, Fourth St. between Broadway and Chestnut
Oct. 9 and 10
The music is live, the food is authentic and admission is free. Now, get ready for some clogging!
North Carolina
Charlotte Oktoberfest, Charlotte
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Rd.
Oct. 10
This is not the fest for those who prefer wine of cocktails. Charlotte Oktoberfesters are serious about their beer drinking. For the $35 admission, you get a complimentary 5 oz. glass that you can refill for free all day long. With over 100 breweries represented pouring 350 different types of beer, you're bound to find your favorite. Tickets are $20 for designated drivers. Ages 21 and over.
Oktoberfest Wilmington
St. Columbkille Church parking lot, 73 North Mulberry St.
Sept. 25 and 26
This fest, now in its tenth year, opens with "The Tapping of the Keg". Enjoy Chicken Dance contests, kids attractions and watch college football in the bier garden. Free admission.
Oktoberfest Walhalla, Walhalla
Sertoma Field, Highway 183 North
October 16 through 18
Dress the kids in their lederhosen or dirndls and take a whirl on the carnival rides at this family friendly fest.
Tennessee
Germantown Street Festival, Nashville
Third Ave. North through Fifth Ave. North at Monroe St.
Oct. 10
The Germantown Street Festival is the evolution of what once was Oktoberfest. The fest now welcomes all different cuisines and music styles, but the Oktoberfest vibe still pumps through the crowd. Get ready for a massive block party you won't soon forget.
Chattanooga Oktoberfest, Chattanooga
First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St.
Oct. 25
Dance the Polka, admire the classic Volkswagens or get schooled at Home Brewing School.
www.ChattanoogaMarket.com/chattanooga-oktoberfest/
Virginia
Oktoberfest Reston, Reston
Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St.
Oct. 9 through 11
Sample cuisine from local restaurants, enjoy fall brews, have a sing-along and cut a rug with alpine dancers. Admission is free.
Richmond Oktoberfest, Richmond
Showplace Exhibition Center, 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Oct. 23 and 24
Tons of music, tons of dance, tons of pageantry and the most delectable baked goods of any Oktoberfest. $10 for guests over 15, kids are free.
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