Kicking off at Addison September 18-21 with beer, bratwurst, and that special German magic
On September 18-21, you can transport yourself straight to Bavaria without leaving North Texas. The Addison Oktoberfest transforms Addison Circle Park into a slice of Germany for four days of authentic German celebration.
For more than 35 years, this festival has been recognized as one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich, and after experiencing the polka bands, traditional entertainers, and that warm, fuzzy feeling the Germans call Gemütlichkeit, you’ll understand why.
Plan This Trip Well – It Might Take a Few Days to Cover It All
While other people are doing the same old routine, you’ll be dancing to live polka music and participating in special games for beer lovers, kids of all ages, and even dachshunds. Addison Circle Park becomes a Munich-meets-Texas festival ground that draws about 50,000 people for four days of German food, music, beer and family-friendly fun.
What you’re in for:
- Authentic German beer from Paulaner and other traditional breweries
- Live music on multiple stages featuring polka bands and traditional entertainers
- Real German food that’ll spoil you for regular bratwurst forever
- Interactive games including the famous dachshund races
- Family fun with activities for all ages
- That special German atmosphere where strangers become friends over shared steins
Dust Off Those Lederhosen
Here’s your excuse to finally wear that traditional German outfit you’ve been thinking about. Lederhosen for the guys, dirndls for the ladies—because as they say, “those who wear, care!” Don’t have any? Come anyway. Half the fun is watching everyone else embrace their inner German.
Your September Adventure Starts Here
When: September 18-21, 2025
Thursday: 5 PM – 11 PM
Friday: 5 PM – 12 AM
Saturday: 12 PM – 12 AM
Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
Where: Addison Circle Park, Addison, TX
Presented by: Paulaner USA
Pro tip: This is North Texas’s largest Oktoberfest celebration, but the Addison Circle Park setting means you’ll still get that authentic German festival atmosphere without fighting massive crowds.
Texas Does Oktoberfest Big
Addison kicks off Texas’s incredible fall lineup of German celebrations. The Lone Star State goes all-out with Oktoberfest celebrations:
- Addison – September 18-21, 2025 (four days) | addisonoktoberfest.com | @addisonoktoberfest
- Fredericksburg – October 3-5, 2025 | visitfredericksburgtx.com | @oktoberfestfredericksburg
- Austin – October 11, 2025 (German Free School) | German-Texan Heritage Society
- Galveston – Island Oktoberfest October 24-26, 2025 | galvestonoktoberfest.com
- New Braunfels – Wurstfest November 7-16, 2025 (10 days) | wurstfest.com
What Makes This Special
In Texas, Oktoberfest is like Christmas or New Year’s Eve—cities and towns come alive in autumn with traditional polka tunes, German-imported beer, carnival rides, and fun games. Addison’s celebration stands out because it’s been perfecting the authentic Munich experience for over three decades.
You’ll drink beer that honors German brewing traditions, eat food prepared using recipes passed down through generations, and dance to music that hasn’t changed in 200 years. It’s time travel with better beer.
Ready to trade your typical plans for something extraordinary? Grab your friends, practice saying “Prost!” and head to Addison Circle Park this September 18-21. Your weekend just got infinitely more interesting.
Getting There:
Addison Circle Park
Addison, TX
Tickets are single day admission. No exchanges will be issued, but honestly, you won’t want your money back after experiencing North Texas’s most authentic taste of Germany.
