Guide To 2017 Oktoberfest Events In DFW
By Kena Sosa
The leaves are changing and north Texans are finally about to bust their sweater collections from the closet. That's right, it's fall! Fewer festivals in Dallas and Fort Worth are less anticipated than Oktoberfest. No fretting, there are enough Oktoberfests here to celebrate all month long.
Addison Oktoberfest
Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison Circle Drive
Addison, TX. 75001
(972) 388-5303
www.addisonoktoberfest.com
Date: Sept. 14 through Sept. 17, 2017
Festive, fun and phenomenal, the Addison Oktoberfest draws in huge crowds that are increasing year after year. Modeled to be a true-to-life version of the real thing in Germany, this all-ages event is welcoming to adults and children alike. Flavorful food, crafts, classic Oktoberfest music, games and more await those who visit Addison, ironically just before October for Oktoberfest. Let's kick off our favorite month in German style!
Oktoberfest Fort Worth
Panther Pavilion
395 Purcey St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 698-0700
www.oktoberfestfw.com
Date: Sept. 21 through Sept. 23, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Oktoberfest Fort Worth is bursting with action. From a 5K Run and Ride event, offering participants free entrance into the festival after the finish. For those who are more into music and satisfying their palate, no need to run and bike, admission is available at the door. Come on in to witness the tapping of the kegs, stein carrying and live music that will reset your heartbeat all at Panther Pavilion in Fort Worth. A three day pass is only $15. Kids under 12 are free with a paid adult and one day passes, depending on the day are as low as $5 to $10. Now there are no excuses not to come and indulge.
McKinney Oktoberfest
Historic Downtown McKinney
McKinney, TX 75070
Date: Sept. 23 through Sept. 25, 2017
Drive up to the northern tip of the metroplex to McKinney for an early dose of German Oktober at the McKinney Oktoberfest. Prost to one and all as you enjoy real German tunes, fill your bellies with bier and treats, dress up, dance and play all in good fun and celebrate the German heritage of the region.
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Rahr Oktoberfest 5K
Rahr & Sons Brewing Company
701 Galveston Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 810-9266
www.rahroktoberfest5k.com
Date: Sept. 30, 2017
Have you already drank your fill of bier at the biergarten? A little ahead of your party schedule for October this year? Instead raise a glass to fitness by participating in the Rahr Oktoberfest 5K on September 30th. Dress up in your finest lederhosen and stretch your limits at the costume contest, the stein hoisting competition, or even just to get that 5K run in that you've been training for at the Rahr & Sons Brewing Company in Fort Worth.
Lake Highlands Oktoberfest
Flag Pole Hill
8015 Doran Circle
Dallas, TX 75238
www.lhofest.net
Date: Sept. 30, 2017
Want to get your belly full of beer and brats in front of one of the most picturesque areas of the city? Come on down to Flag Pole Hill near White Rock Lake for the annual Lake Highlands Oktoberfest. Bites, drinks, music and fun await all who dare to don their German duds for some fun. Online tickets are no longer available so you'll want to get there early to get tickets at the door. Bring the whole family for some fabulous outdoor weather and multicultural delights. Join the crowd, everyone is wilkommen here.
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