How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas is held on the first weekend in October each year, on Main Street, where the event's Marktplatz is located. The Marktplatz, or market place, is the hub of Oktoberfest and features a variety of game and food booths. The Fredericksburg Oktoberfest is a community celebration of Bavarian-inspired traditions.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Plan a Vacation Around the Fredericksburg Oktoberfest

1. Make accommodations in Fredericksburg at least 4 months in advance of your trip, because area lodgings fill up fast on festival weekends.

2. Visit local attractions such as the Fredericksburg Art Gallery, the Pioneer Museum and the Stagecoach Movie Theatre during Octoberfest weekend.

3. Purchase a daily pass in advance of the event or at the entrance gate. Admission to this Texas festival is relatively inexpensive. Discounts are available on 2- and 3-day passes.

4. Arrive in time for the official "Tapping of the Keg" opening ceremony. Gates open at 6 p.m. on Friday.

5. View the entertainment schedule to determine which shows are playing in which tents.

Enjoy Oktoberfest

6. Visit all three main Oktoberfest areas, Adelsverein Halle, Main Street Tent and Kinder Halle, all feature live musical performances.

7. Celebrate Oktoberfest with the entire family. Take the children to Kinder Park, where they can enjoy kiddie rides, play games and learn about arts and crafts in this safe children's area.

8. Spend the afternoon in a German Bier Tent and celebrate with new friends while singing traditional drinking songs and dancing to international music.

9. Relax in the Oktoberfest Vineyard Area and enjoy a cool Texas Autumn night while sipping Bavarian beer from an authentic souvenir beer stein.

10. Enter the traditional Fredericksburg Oktoberfest Waltz Contest.

11. Enjoy a warm, soft pretzel while viewing a live performance by the ever-popular Tuba Meisters.

Tips & Warnings

• Pets are not allowed on the Oktoberfest grounds at any time. Individuals requiring animals for medical assistance, however, are always welcome.

Resources

• Oktoberfest Fredericksburg festival information at Oktoberfestinfbg.com