Overview
Oompah at its Best! Celebrate Fredericksburg's German heritage in October with food and drink, a waltz contest, music on four stages all weekend, artisans, Kinderpark, souvenirs and more. Fun for the whole family. OkTUBAfest on Friday. Meet the brewmeisters: Shiner and Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Altstadt Waltz Contest on Friday. Kraut Run, Hauptstrasse Chicken Dance, Samuel Adams Beer Stein Hoist and Polka Contest on Saturday. 42 Domino Tournament, and Family Dirndle and Lederhosen Contest all on Sunday. No pets allowed. Please visit the website for a complete schedule of events and entertainers. Advance tickets will be available online and tickets will be available at the gate. Two and three day passes will also be available.
The Fredericksburg Oktoberfest Park & Ride offers convenient parking by providing riders with all day park and ride access between the Gillespie County Fairgrounds parking area and the Oktoberfest festival located in downtown Fredericksburg. Shuttles leave every 30 minutes. $10 adults; age 6 and under free. Entry and drink tickets will be available to buy there as well. https://www.oktoberfestparkandride.com/
Weather Update
Recent weather brought flooding to portions of Gillespie County and surrounding communities, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted. We are grateful that the rain has moved through the area, and the vast majority of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County businesses are open. Residents and visitors are encouraged to check directly with individual businesses for current hours or availability and refer to TxDOT and the City of Fredericksburg for the latest road conditions and any localized closures. Everyone can also receive important emergency notifications and weather-related updates by texting FBGTX to 38276 to enroll.