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Oktoberfests in Charlotte 2025
Charlotte is heating up with everything from stein-holding contests to apple beers and hot pretzels. Whether you're heading to OMB’s double-location Mecktoberfest, snagging craft brews at local breweries, or checking out new festivals, here’s your guide to the best Oktoberfest events happening this fall:
Blocktoberfest at Town Brewing Co.
When: September 13, 2025 | 11 AM - 11 PM
Where: Town Brewing Co., 800 Grandin Rd, Charlotte, NC
Town Brewing’s annual Blocktoberfest is an all-day neighborhood celebration featuring live local music, stein-holding and keg-squat contests, a vendor market, German-inspired food, and the release of their seasonal Märzen lager. Admission is free.
Why You Should Go:
- Full day of contests, live music, and food
- Exclusive Märzen lager release in a festival atmosphere
- Free entry in the heart of FreeMoreWest
Oktoberfest Celebration - Lore Brewing Company
When: September 13, 2025 | 12 PM - 11PM
Where: Lore Brewing Company, 1218 Rosemont Dr, Indian Land, SC
Just across the border in South Carolina, Lore Brewing hosts its Oktoberfest with Bavarian platters, seasonal beers, and live music in their welcoming community taproom. A cozy event that mixes hearty food, drinks, and neighborly charm. Admission is free.
Why You Should Go:
- Bavarian food and seasonal beers in a relaxed setting
- Live music adds energy to the taproom atmosphere
- Perfect nearby escape across the SC border
Oktoberfest at Gilde Brewery
When: September 11 - 21, September 26 - 28, October 3 - 5, 2025 | 10AM - 12PM
Where: Gilde Brewery, 3530 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC
This free, family-friendly festival features keg tappings, stein shuffles, live music, kids’ activities, and German beer and food right in Lower South End.
Why You Should Go:
- Great balance of family fun and Oktoberfest atmosphere
- Multiple weekends for flexibility
- Free admission with classic festival feel
Mecktoberfest - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo
When: September 12 - 14 & September 19 - 21, 2025 | 11AM - 10PM
Where: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC
Two weekends of German beer, food, live music, and games. Expect traditional fare, stein-holding competitions, and the return of the legendary one-liter “DAS BOOT.”
Why You Should Go:
- Two weekends at OMB’s flagship location
- Iconic OMB steins and biergarten vibes
- A true Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Charlotte
Oktoberfest - Carolina Beer Temple
When: September 20, 2025 | 12 PM - 9 PM
Where: Carolina Beer Temple, 195 N. Trade St, Matthews, NC
Celebrate Oktoberfest at this Matthews craft beer hub with seasonal pours, brat-style eats, food specials, and live music by the Stumptown Brass Band. Grab a stein and enjoy a festive Saturday in a casual, beer-store-meets-bar setting. Admission is free.
Why You Should Go:
- Stumptown Brass Band brings lively tunes
- Seasonal Oktoberfest beers on tap
- Relaxed, festive vibe perfect for a Saturday outing
Lost Worlds Brewing Oktoberfest
When: September 20, 2025 | 12 PM - 10 PM
Where: Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC
An afternoon packed with live polka music (Oops Polka Band), seasonal brews, stein-holding contests, vendor market, brats, and giant pretzels. Lederhosen optional but encouraged!
Why You Should Go:
- Lively, craft-brew-focused Oktoberfest energy
- All-weekend lake trip option
- Fun for groups and families alike
Syctoberfest at Sycamore
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 1 PM - 11 PM
Where: Sycamore Brewing, 2151 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC
Syctoberfest is Sycamore Brewing’s Oktoberfest-style celebration held at their spacious indoor-outdoor taproom. Expect beer, Oktoberfest-inspired food, music, a costume contest, and traditional fest games—all free to attend.
Why You Should Go:
- Oktoberfest-inspired food, fun games, and a costume contest
- Held in Sycamore’s airy, two-level taproom with a large beer garden
- Free admission and a full schedule of festivity in a relaxed setting
Oktoberfest at Pilot Brewing
When: September 27, 2025 | 1 PM - 10 PM
Where: Pilot Brewing, 1331 Central Ave Suite 104, Charlotte, NC (Plaza Midwood)
This cozy Plaza Midwood brewery hosts its Oktoberfest with a lineup of seasonal beer releases, including their house Märzen lager. Expect a casual, friendly vibe with a taproom full of locals, experimental brews, and autumn energy. Admission is free.
Why You Should Go:
- Small-batch seasonal Märzen and creative beers
- Intimate community feel in Plaza Midwood
- Free and welcoming atmosphere for beer lovers
Oktoberfest: A Primal Bavarian Bash - Huntersville
When: September 27, 2025 | 12PM - 11PM
Where: Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC
Primal Brewery’s Huntersville location transforms into a Bavarian bash with polka bands, lederhosen contests, German food trucks, and family-friendly fun. The all-day event brings together live music and plenty of steins for a festive Oktoberfest feel. Free admission.
Why You Should Go:
- Live music and traditional polka atmosphere
- Food trucks serving Bavarian classics
- All-day, family-friendly celebration north of Charlotte
Oktoberfest: A Primal Bavarian Bash - Belmont
When: September 27, 2025 | 11AM - 11PM
Where: Primal Brewery, 52 Ervin St, Belmont, NC
The Belmont location of Primal Brewery hosts its own evening Oktoberfest with beer poking (Bier Stacheln), seasonal Märzen and Kölsch in traditional glasses, and a lively lineup of contests and music. Admission is free and the small-town setting adds charm.
Why You Should Go:
- Unique beer poking tradition and German pours
- Evening festival in historic Belmont
- Free, festive, and easy to access from Charlotte
Mecktoberfest - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne
When: October 3 - 5 & October 10 - 12, 2025 | 11AM - 11PM
Where: OMB Ballantyne Biergarten, 15025 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC
Celebrate two weekends of German beer, food, live music, and games in OMB’s Ballantyne location. Enjoy stein-holding competitions, Bavarian food, and the same festive energy found at the original LoSo celebration.
Why You Should Go:
- Two weekends of Oktoberfest at OMB’s new biergarten
- Traditional German beer and food
- Fun, family-friendly atmosphere in South Charlotte
Oktoberfest at Optimist Hall
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 11 AM - 9 PM
Where: Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC
Fonta Flora Brewery and Optimist Hall team up for the 4th annual Oktoberfest celebration in Charlotte. Enjoy stein-holding and keg-rolling contests, a lively polka band, craft beer, and festive food options. Family-friendly activities include crafts for kids and games, making it a perfect fall Saturday outing.
Why You Should Go:
- Contests like stein-holding and keg-rolling bring festive fun
- Live polka music and seasonal food and drink specials
- Family-friendly with crafts and games for kids
Mecklenburg Oktoberfest
When: October 4, 2025 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: Truist Field, 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
This free, full-day festival returns for its second year at Uptown’s Truist Field with family activities, local craft beer, food vendors, live German music, stein-holding contests, and a Best Bratwurst competition. Purchase festival coins for food and drink inside the ballpark.
Why You Should Go:
- Big-venue fest at Truist Field with loads of family-friendly activities
- Live bands, stein-holding, bratwurst contest, plus food and shopping
- Free admission - pay only for coins to sample beer and snacks
Inaugural McAdenville Oktoberfest
When: October 11, 2025 | 11 AM - 11 PM
Where: 115 Main Street, McAdenville, NC (The River Room & 115 Craft)
A brand-new festival featuring food trucks, live music, stein-holding, keg-holding, brat-eating contests, and custom steins. Admission is free.
Why You Should Go:
- First-year festival with fresh energy
- Competitive antics and handcrafted steins
- Free to attend and a short drive from Charlotte
Plan Your Oktoberfest Season:
Make sure to double-check times & details before heading out. Düsseldorf may be far, but Charlotte Oktoberfests are just a short drive away!
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