Nashville Oktoberfest Schedule

Contests, special events, and everything happening across all four days. Contest rounds run Friday–Sunday.

Official qualifier: the Stein Holding Competition is an official qualifying competition for the Tennessee State Steinholding Championship Tournament. The longest men's and women's holds across all rounds advance to the state finals (Saturday, October 24, 2026, Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, Knoxville, Tennessee). Details →

Thursday Oct 1

5:00 PM

Gates Open

Festival grounds open, Bier Tent begins pouring

5:30 PM

Opening Ceremonies

Roundabout Stage — traditional keg tapping to open the festival

10:00 PM

Closing

Festival grounds close for the evening

Compete or Come Watch

Contest entries include a GA festival ticket. Sign up online before each round's deadline.