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Oktoberfest is an international celebration typically held from mid-September to early October. Every year, Nashville hosts a variety of events in celebration of Oktoberfest, featuring German food, beer, games, music, and more. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to Oktoberfest Events in Nashville.
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Oktoberfest Events in Nashville
Oktoberfest at Bavarian Bierhaus
- When: Friday, September 19, 2025, through Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Where: Bavarian Bierhaus
- What: Multi-day celebration with live music, keg tapping, stein-holding competitions, and family-friendly fun—see the schedule here
- Price: Admission is free (some activities will incur a ticketed fee)
☑️ ALL AGES
Nashville Oktoberfest
- When: Thursday through Sunday, October 2-5, 2025
- Where: Germantown neighborhood
- What: Annual family-friendly festival featuring food, live music, vendors, beer, entertainment, a brat-eating contest, a pup parade, and a dachshund derby
- Price: General admission tickets are $10 (children ages 3 and under receive free admission)
☑️ ALL AGES
Oktoberfest at Von Elrod’s
- When: Thursday through Sunday, October 2-5, 2025
- Where: Von Elrod’s
- What: Annual four-day event with DJs, local and international Oktoberfest beers, stein-holding contests, and “The Big Party” on Saturday
- Price: Admission is free on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday | Admission is $10 on Saturday, with a Prost Party Pass ($49+) also available for purchase
☑️ ALL AGES (Saturday is 21 and over only)
PubCrawl: Nashville Oktoberfest Bar Crawl
- When: Sunday, September 27, 2025
- Where: Live Oak (beginning location)
- What: Festive bar crawl with beer, food, and fun live music at every stop
- Price: General admission tickets begin at $14.99
NBC Oktoberfest
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Where: Blackstone Brewing Company
- What: Traditional German food, music, games, and award-winning beer
- Price: Admission is free
☑️ ALL AGES
Fall German Oktoberfest Excursion Train
- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Where: Tennessee Central Railway Museum (location where train departs)
- What: Ride the train to Watertown and enjoy live music, festive food, and German-style beers from Nashville Brewing Company—this experience is 6 hours
- Price: Adults: $70 | Children 12 and under: $35 | Premier Coach: $110 (ages 21+ only) | Dome Seats: $150
☑️ ALL AGES
