Chattanooga Oktoberfest® returns this weekend, Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th for its 25th year. Chattanooga Market organizers are excitedly making final preparations. The festival is known to be the best local celebration each fall, bringing together authentic German music, local and seasonal biers and plenty of German inspired foods. Recognized as a family-friendly celebration, kids of all ages can enjoy learning the “chicken dance” while partaking in the season’s first brat or hot pretzel. It’s Chattanooga’s most anticipated fall festivals, and is regionally known as well.
Many look forward to the themed Biergarten which highlights locally and regionally owned breweries such as Chattanooga Brewing, Copperhill Brewery, Five Wits Brewing, Oddstory Brewing, Schulz Brewing, Tailgate Brewing, Wanderlinger, and many more. The craft biergarten is located in the rear of the First Horizon Pavilion and will feature a full setup with seating and a wider selection of beers, directly from the breweries including their onsite representatives. It is an opportunity for enthusiasts to chat with the brewers, and learn a bit more about their unique styles. This Biergarten will include a variety of food options and a more contemporary selection of German and American disc jockey style tunes.
At the main stage on Reggie White Blvd:
The Wustbrats Oompah Band, will return under the big tent. The band plays all weekend long, with plenty of chicken dancing for the whole family, including Polka lessons. Themed games including a stein holding contest will be hourly, hosted by media partners HITS96 and Sunny 92.3. The annual Mr. & Ms. Chattanooga Oktoberfest Contest will be held on Saturday at 4pm emceed by HITS96. Festival fans who wish to enter the applause-based competition should come to the main stage by 3:45pm. The full schedule of events can be found at chattanoogaoktoberfest.com.
Bavarian cuisine will be sold by many local vendors out front and traditional Chattanooga Market food trucks will attend as well, a few dozen.
Chattanooga Oktoberfest® is known for an expansive selection of local and seasonal beers, with dozens of different varieties. Guests can enjoy an additional outdoor biergarten with plenty of seating at the front section of the pavilion. A commemorative .5 liter stein will be sold providing for a tall pour of bier.
Festival Details:
Admission to Chattanooga Oktoberfest is FREE.
German costume is highly recommended!
Hours: Saturday, October 17th, 10am-8pm and Sunday, October 18th, 11am-5p.
Patrons will find Chattanooga Oktoberfest® merchandise for sale, including commemorative ceramic beer steins, fedora hats, head garlands, t-shirts and more, while they last.
No pets are allowed at this event. Compliance is appreciated.
ChattanoogaOktoberfest.com for more.
