7 Oktoberfest celebrations in Alabama you need to know about

Did you know that the city of Cullman was founded by German immigrants in the 1860s? Well, every year they throw a huge party so the rest of the state doesn’t forget it, Oktoberfest. We have the details on that celebration—and six more across Alabama you won’t want to miss.

Psst—Looking for more of a fall festival vibe? We’ve rounded up 19 of those for you, too.

Oktoberfest Wetumpka

• What to expect: A leiderhosen-wearing fall festival with food trucks, a hot dog eating contest, kids corner, live music + more.
• When: September 28, 10AM-4PM
• Where: East Bridge Street, downtown Wetumpka
• Admission: FREE
• More info

Cullman Oktoberfest

• What to expect: A full weekend celebrating Cullman’s German heritage, from authentic brews and bites to weiner dog races.
• When: October 3-5
• Where: 211 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, AL, United States, Alabama
• Admission: FREE
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St. Florian Oktoberfest

• What to expect: A maker’s market with over 100 vendors, German beer garden, live music, antique car show, kids’ activities + so much more.
• When: October 4, 5-7PM + October 5, 9AM-6PM
• Where: 83 St Florian Rd, St Florian, AL 35630
• Admission: FREE
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Oktobrewfest | Enterprise

• What to expect: A mix of the traditional German Oktoberfest and a good old fashioned American beer festival, Enterprise’s Oktobrewfest promises an afternoon of home-brews, good food + live music.
• When: October 5, 1-4PM
• Where: 111 Easy St, Enterprise, AL 36330
• Admission: $55 general admission
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OWA Oktoberfest | Foley

• What to expect: A German-themed day of fun—starting with a 5k race and ending with an energetic performance by The Brats, a local polka band.
• When: October 5, 8AM-8:30PM
• Where: 100 N OWA Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
• Admission: FREE
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Moody Oktoberfest

• What to expect: A huge afternoon festival with a maker’s market, Elvis impersonators, kids’ activities + so much more.
• When: October 5, 9AM-3PM
• Where: 670 Park Ave, Moody, AL 35004
• Admission: FREE
• More info

Auburn Oktoberfest

• What to expect: The biggest Oktoberfest celebration in the state—complete with a homebrew competition, a stein-hoisting showdown, live music + much more.
• When: October 19, 3-7PM
• Where: 241 S College St, Auburn, AL 36830
• Admission: $25 general admission
• More info

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