2026 USA Oktoberfest calendar
Compare 12 researched Oktoberfest celebrations across the United States, from September opening weekends through early November. Every listing links to its organizer or official destination source.
2026 dates at a glance
Ordered by each festival’s opening date. Last researched August 4, 2026.
| Festival | Destination | Published 2026 dates |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Oktoberfest | Helen, Georgia | September 10–13, 17–20, and 24–27; then nightly October 1–November 1, 2026 |
| Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest | Big Bear Lake, California | September 12–November 8, 2026, on selected Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays |
| Oktoberfest Zinzinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio | September 17–20, 2026 |
| Frankenmuth Oktoberfest | Frankenmuth, Michigan | September 17–20, 2026 |
| Denver Oktoberfest | Denver, Colorado | September 18–20 and September 25–27, 2026 |
| Oktoberfest U.S.A. | La Crosse, Wisconsin | September 24–27, 2026 |
| Nashville Oktoberfest | Nashville, Tennessee | October 1–4, 2026 |
| Fredericksburg Oktoberfest | Fredericksburg, Texas | October 2–4, 2026 |
| Leavenworth Oktoberfest | Leavenworth, Washington | October 2–3, 9–10, and 16–17, 2026 |
| New Ulm Oktoberfest | New Ulm, Minnesota | October 2–3 and October 9–10, 2026 |
| Richmond Oktoberfest | Richmond, Virginia | October 16–17, 2026 |
| Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa | Tulsa, Oklahoma | October 22–25, 2026 |
Featured USA Oktoberfests
Each page includes confirmed basics, visitor checks, and direct official sources.
Helen Oktoberfest
September 10–13, 17–20, and 24–27; then nightly October 1–November 1, 2026
Helen, Georgia
A multi-week celebration in Georgia’s alpine-style mountain town, centered at the Helen Festhalle.
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
September 12–November 8, 2026, on selected Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Big Bear Lake, California
Selected fall weekends with German food, contests, family activities, and mountain-town scenery.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
September 17–20, 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio
A free four-day riverfront celebration marking its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
September 17–20, 2026
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Four days of German traditions in Michigan’s Bavarian-style destination, with a Thursday keg tapping.
Denver Oktoberfest
September 18–20 and September 25–27, 2026
Denver, Colorado
Two weekends of downtown contests, music, food, and Ballpark District energy.
Oktoberfest U.S.A.
September 24–27, 2026
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse’s four-day Midwest tradition, with wristband admission followed by a free Sunday.
Nashville Oktoberfest
October 1–4, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
Four days of music, German fare, dog events, vendors, and a 5K at Bicentennial Mall.
Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
October 2–4, 2026
Fredericksburg, Texas
A downtown Hill Country celebration of German heritage with music, dancing, food, and family activities.
Leavenworth Oktoberfest
October 2–3, 9–10, and 16–17, 2026
Leavenworth, Washington
Three October weekends with multiple stages, beer gardens, and a family Kinderplatz downtown.
New Ulm Oktoberfest
October 2–3 and October 9–10, 2026
New Ulm, Minnesota
A free, multi-venue celebration across two weekends in one of Minnesota’s German-heritage cities.
Richmond Oktoberfest
October 16–17, 2026
Richmond, Virginia
A two-day indoor celebration with German party music and Bavarian dancers at Richmond Raceway.
Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa
October 22–25, 2026
Tulsa, Oklahoma
A large riverfront celebration with festival tents, German bands, European food, and shuttle service.
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