Oktoberfest Celebrations Around The World [2023]

By MFW Staff / August 29, 2023

Oktoberfest is a legendary German festival that takes place in Munich every year in late September and early October. It is a celebration of Bavarian culture and features beer, food, music, and carnival rides. Millions of people from around the world attend to experience the unique atmosphere and celebrate Bavarian traditions.

Over a span of slightly less than four weeks, this German celebration draws in a crowd of 60,000 attendees. The Frankfurt Oktoberfest encapsulates the genuine essence of the Munich beer festival, featuring traditional games, enchanting music, and of course, an abundance of finely brewed beer.

Canada’s largest Bavarian festival is back and better than ever. Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda are excited to see you all don your Tracht, raise a stein, polka around, and enjoy delicious Bavarian cuisine from our German Clubs and local restaurant partners.

Step into the Midwest's enduring Oktoberfest celebration, Das Beste Oktoberfest. A tradition rooted in La Crosse since 1961, this event proudly claims the title of the region's longest-standing Oktoberfest. What was once a modest community gathering has blossomed into generations of cherished tradition and timeless, wholesome enjoyment.

One of the most iconic Oktoberfest events in Colorado is a three-day celebration in historic downtown Breckenridge. The annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest Presented by Breckenridge Brewery mixes time-honored Oktoberfest traditions with collectible steins and local flavors from Breckenridge Brewery.

Frankenmuth's Oktoberfest was declared the first Oktoberfest to operate with the blessing of the original Oktoberfest in Munich. With this proclamation, the event was moved into September to coincide with the opening of the Munich event. Also, for the first time in history, the world-famous Hofbrauhaus brewery of Munich exported their beer to the United States.

Karlsruhe Oktoberfest offers a delightful experience for everyone to relish. Revel in live melodies, an unparalleled party ambiance, gastronomic delights that tantalize the taste buds, and a symphony of exquisite Oktoberfest beers to savor.

Since 1969, the Denver Oktoberfest has been a cherished bi-weekly tradition nestled in the heart of Downtown Denver. Offering a medley of activities including keg bowling, stein hoisting, and live music, this festival caters to both seasoned Oktoberfest enthusiasts and those embarking on their very first experience.

Indulge in a two-week extravaganza of festivities at the Oktoberfest celebration in Hannover, Germany, The 3rd largest Oktoberfest in the world offers more than just the quintessential German culinary delights and beverages; it presents a kaleidoscope of experiences including exhilarating carnival rides, mesmerizing firework displays, spirited dance competitions, and an array of engaging activities.

The Nashville Oktoberfest celebrates live music, local breweries, the Dachshund Derby, and a 5K bier run. It’s Oktoberfest Music City style! Prost y’all!

The renowned Oktoberfest Leipzig is nothing short of legendary. Annually, nearly 40,000 attendees come together at the historic Old Leipzig Trade Fair grounds to partake in traditional festivities. Spanning a vibrant four-week duration, the event pulsates with a medley of party anthems, a flowing river of beer, and a delectable array of Oktoberfest culinary delights.

Oktoberfest Brixton will accommodate 2,000 festival-goers from across four Saturdays in October. Brixton will become the heart of Bavarian exuberance, with the space morphing into an energetic beer hall complete with traditional wooden tables, festive bunting, music and more.

The Tyrolean orchestra "Ronald Schnipfelgrüber Tyrolerkapelle" will be on stage every day playing traditional music and ensures a good atmosphere. Festival goers will sit shoulder to shoulder on long tables while enjoying traditional German food and drink.

The American German Club Oktoberfest is where German and American cultures meet. This beer fest is one of the largest in the country with two German bands on two weekends, authentic German cooking, domestic and imported beer, a carnival and much more!

Over the span of four weekends in October and November, the spirit of Oktoberfest comes alive in Mannheim, captivating festival enthusiasts. This cherished event, thriving since its inception in 2009, beckons. While predominantly an adult affair, attendees will immerse themselves in the embrace of time-honored German gastronomy and beverages, complemented by the cadence of live music and the joyous rhythms of dance.