Authentic German festival to be held at Trinity Park September 25-27, 2025.
FORT WORTH, TX— Tickets are on sale now for Fort Worth Oktoberfest – a three-day Munich-style celebration of German culture. Early online ticket purchases are guaranteed a free 2025 commemorative Oktoberfest stein.
Fort Worth Oktoberfest guests enjoy the best in German food, bier and entertainment. This year Fort Worth Oktoberfest welcomes Paulaner as the Presenting Sponsor. Paulaner Brewery is one of the seven original breweries in Munich and has been served at the original Oktoberfest since 1818 when the first bier tents were built at the Weisn. The Lager, Oktoberfest and Wheat styles will all be offered at Fort Worth’s event.
Thursday’s ceremonial ‘Tapping of the Kegs’ kicks off the fun and the festival continues through Saturday with carnival rides, dachshund races, Siegi’s Sausage Brat Eating Contest, bier barrel rolling, stein hoist competitions, the Oktoberfest 5k and more.
Entertainment will include over 50 German polka and party band performances, on multiple stages. This year’s lineup includes Grammy nominated Alex Meixner Band, Das Ist Lustig, Alpenmusikanten, Walburg Boys and returning this year all the way from Bavaria, the Happy Hour Oktoberfestband!
Hacker Pschorr will also join the German bier lineup. Hacker Pschorr is one of the six breweries served at the original Oktoberfest in Munich. It will be on tap with other fall and Oktoberfest craft biers.
Traditional German food including bratwursts, pretzels, strudel, schnitzel and German potato pancakes will be offered along with carnival food favorites. Festival goers can enjoy the air-conditioned Paulaner Halle, Van Zandt Zelt and the Paulaner biergarten with three stages featuring live entertainment. Artisan shopping vendors will be on hand in the Marktplatz. In addition to traditional German collectibles and clothing, the Marktplatz will feature handmade jewelry, woodwork, art, condiments, leather accessories and ceramics.
Festival tickets range from $10-$20 and are available for purchase online. Advance tickets are guaranteed a free 2025 commemorative Oktoberfest stein.
Those looking for an exclusive VIP bierhalle experience, can purchase a table sponsorship to Fort Wurst, Fort Worth Oktoberfest Corporate Night, which is held the Wednesday night before the festival opens to the public.
Visit www.fortworthoktoberfest.com for festival information and to purchase tickets.
Fort Worth Oktoberfest is presented by Paulaner and benefits Fort Worth Park and Recreation. Supporting sponsors are Visit Fort Worth, WFAA, 95.9 The Ranch and 92.1 Hank FM.
