# The Nashville Oktoberfest

> Nashville's longest-running Oktoberfest celebration — German and local draft beer, live music, authentic German food, VIP tent, and signature events including the Dachshund Derby, Pup Parade, Stein Holding Contest, and 5K Bier Run.

Official site: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com
Dates: October 1–4, 2026 (2026-10-01 to 2026-10-04)
Community Day (free admission): Thursday, October 1, 2026
Hours: Thu: 5pm–10pm · Fri–Sat: 11am–10pm · Sun: 11am–5pm
Venue: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243
Tickets: Thursday free; General Admission from $10 online ($12 gate); VIP from $197
Founded: 1980 (47 consecutive years)
Signature events: 5K Bier Run, Pup Parade, Dachshund Derby, Brat Eating Contest, Stein Holding Contest
Named among America's most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations by Business Insider; featured by Food & Wine, Thrillist, and Nashville Scene.

## Key URLs
- Home: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/
- Tickets: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/tickets
- Schedule: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/schedule
- Beer list: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/beer
- FAQ: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/info
- Getting here: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/getting-here
- About: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/about
- Things to do in Nashville in October: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/guides/nashville-october
- Beer festivals Nashville: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/guides/beer-festivals-nashville
- Oktoberfest in Tennessee: https://thenashvilleoktoberfest.com/guides/oktoberfest-tennessee