Addison Oktoberfest serves up meals and enjoyable Sept. 17-20

Prost to polka dancing, occasion bands,
Bavarian treats and extra

Addison, Texas – Addison Oktoberfest, introduced by Paulaner, places a purely Texan twist on a conventional Oktoberfest celebration and can carry roughly 50,000 followers collectively in Addison Circle Park from Sept. 17-20 to enjoy German tradition, meals, music and bier.

Entertainment unfold throughout 4 levels all through the competition grounds will provide one thing for each musical style. The primary motion takes place within the 30,000-square-foot open-air Partyhalle tent. The Partyhalle stage will characteristic one of the best nationwide and regional polka occasion bands together with pleasant competitions all through the weekend. The dance ground presents loads of house to indicate off your finest hen dance, and there’s ample seating for over 1,000 friends to sit back and revel in a chilly bier. Partyhalle entertainers embrace conventional tunes by Auf Geht’s and stay reveals by five-time Grammy-nominated artist LynnMarie & The Nashville Polka Guys.

The reimagined Party Zelt tent will host a number of bands, together with AlpenMusikanten, enjoying polka mixed with heavy rock, and Graceland Ninjaz, mixing 5 a long time of the best occasion hits. 

Polka music’s affect on different musical genres is well known within the Texas Zwei Step space of the park on the Texas Prost Stage. Los Gran Reyes is a cumbia band with an accordion; Two Bit Swing Band brings western swing to the stage; North Texas Tornados carry out conjunto (European polka meets Mexican people music); and Metalachi places on a showstopping efficiency because the world’s first and solely heavy steel mariachi band. Each of those high-energy genres is influenced by the rhythms and tempo of polka. Traditional polka dance troupe TSV D’Holzar Dancers will take over the Party Zelt dance ground and Texas Prost Stage with performances at varied instances all through the weekend. 

A stage within the air-conditioned Kleinhalle will give revelers who aren’t into polka a respite with performances by singer-songwriters like Quentin Moore, a chart-topping neo-retro soul musician. The facade of The Addison Performing Arts Centre will likely be remodeled right into a Glockenspiel Clock full with bells that chime, signifying it’s time for a small skit on the balcony and a gaggle prost, y’all!

In addition to performances by almost 30 musicians and teams, there’s interactive leisure round each nook for friends of all ages to take pleasure in. Entering the competition, you’ll be greeted by an attention-grabbing carousel that provides free rides for younger youngsters and serves as a enjoyable photograph backdrop. Nearby, the Kidsgarten will likely be dwelling to arts and crafts, airbrush tattoos, a Root Biergarten and even a Mini Masskrug competitors for youths 12 and youthful.

One of the competition’s latest hotspots is the Stiefel Studio – a silent disco with beats spun by a stay DJ for these prepared to bounce like nobody’s watching. The Karneval will return with quite a lot of festival-favorite video games and rides, together with a ferris wheel. At the Marktplatz, friends can choose the proper memento and store for distinctive items of the German and not-so-German varieties, together with genuine dirndls, Alpine hats and steins. Inside The Addison Performing Arts Centre foyer, Biercadia will flip again time to the times of Space Invaders, Frogger and Guitar Hero with free-play retro arcade video games. 

For aggressive enjoyable, head to Bierspiele Stadium, dwelling to the official Addison Oktoberfest Bier Games. The Bier Maiden Stein Carrying contests provide a fast-paced glimpse into the lifetime of a Munich Oktoberfest waitress, whereas Bier Barrel Rolling exams stability and teamwork.

If you’re feeling fortunate, seize a card and take a look at your hand at Biergarten Bingo. Masskrugstemmen competitions, stein-hoisting contests testing power and focus, will happen within the Partyhalle and Party Zelt tents. New this yr is a Police vs. Fire Masskrugstemmen held each day Friday-Sunday. Oktoberfest friends can cheer on Addison’s cops and firefighters as they face off in a little bit pleasant competitors! Whether you compete or spectate, there’s certain to be loads of laughs shared and reminiscences made.

A cherished Addison Oktoberfest custom, Sunday Hund-Day sponsored by Texans Credit Union, is a canine lover’s dream. On Sunday, Sept. 20, all canine (on a leash) are invited to affix the occasion! Bonus factors in case your canine is dressed for the event. In truth, canine of their Oktoberfest finest can strut their stuff within the Pet Parade. There will likely be prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and three^rd best-dressed; no preregistration required. Speaking of prizes, there’s none extra coveted than the Golden Dachshund – the 1^st place trophy for the Dachshund Dash. In this extremely anticipated annual occasion sponsored by Pappy’s Pet Lodge, 100 canine will compete, however just one will likely be topped supreme. Advanced on-line registration is required for the race.

Food is a serious a part of any tradition, and at Addison Oktoberfest there isn’t any scarcity of choices. German fare with a aspect of Texas aptitude is served alongside bier brewed by Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr, two of the six German breweries permitted to serve bier on the Munich Oktoberfest. Varieties embrace Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier, Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Paulaner Pils, Paulaner Grapefruit-Radler, Paulaner Munich Lager, Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen and Hacker-Pschorr Munich Gold. As a part of the Texas spin, the Texas Zwei Step space will characteristic choose Oktoberfest pours from Texas craft breweries. New this yr, bier aficionados are invited to solid their vote for his or her favourite Texas craft bier, and one brewery will win the Golden Stein. For these in search of an alcohol-free different, Beyond the Bar will run a pop-up dry bar serving refreshing zero-proof drinks.

On the menu for these in search of Bavarian bites: sausage plates, brats with a great deal of toppings, schnitzel, strudel, Oktoberfest Beer Glazed Bacon and way more. Kaffee and Kuchen within the Stone Cottage will characteristic an array of German sweets, reminiscent of Black Forest Cake and Lebkuchenherz – heart-shaped gingerbread cookies iced with candy sayings, historically worn across the neck as a ornament. Texas twists on meals are additionally a lot, with corndogs, funnel desserts, ice cream and candy tea.

For extra info and to buy tickets, go to addisonoktoberfest.com.

EVENT SPECIFICS:

What:           Addison Oktoberfest

As one of many nation’s longest operating and most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations, Addison Oktoberfest options 4 days of leisure for all ages with a Texas twist. Performers in genuine costumes showcase conventional Bavarian people dances, oompah music, sing-alongs, and yodels. A particular “Oktoberfest” Paulaner Bier is served together with German sausage, schnitzel, sauerkraut, strudel and large pretzels. The Texas Zwei Step space showcases western swing music, polka-influenced Norteña, Texas craft biers, a silent disco and a classic arcade. Enjoy interactive video games, dachshund races, a Karneval and extra. Wear your lederhosen or dirndls for much more enjoyable!

When:                  Sept. 17-20, 2026

Thursday, Sept. 17         5 p.m. – 11 p.m.                        

                                  Friday, Sept. 18                                 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

                                  Saturday, Sept. 19          midday – midnight       

                                  Sunday, Sept. 20             midday – 6 p.m.                            

Where:                 Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle, Addison. 

Free parking:   Millennium Garage (15455 N. Dallas Parkway)

Colonnade Garage (15305 N. Dallas Parkway)

Addison Circle Two Garage (15725 N. Dallas Parkway)

Accessible parking is offered on the DART Transit Center (4925 Arapaho Road)

Guests are additionally invited to take the DART Silver Line, which has an Addison Station cease that borders competition grounds.

Tickets:               General Admission

                                  Thursday, Sept. 17                          FREE

Friday, Sept. 18                                                  $15 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, beneath 5 FREE

Saturday, Sept. 19                           $15 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, beneath 5 FREE

Sunday, Sept. 20                              $10 ages 13+, 12 and youthful FREE

Tickets can be found now for advance buy at www.AddisonOktoberfest.com

General Info:   Visit www.AddisonOktoberfest.com and comply with us on Instagram @AddisonOktoberfest and Facebook @VisitAddison. #AOK26