Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg 2026: Where to Stay, What to Know & How to Get Around
Prost, y'all! Oktoberfest Is Back in Fredericksburg
This weekend, October 2–4, downtown Fredericksburg turns into a little slice of Bavaria. Oompah bands, cold steins, bratwurst, and more than four decades of tradition take over Marktplatz for one of the Hill Country's favorite fall celebrations.
It's also one of the busiest weekends of the year, which means rooms go fast and parking gets tight. Good news: our Outlaw Cottage is still open for the weekend.
Oktoberfest 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg has been running since 1981, and USA TODAY 10Best has named it one of the best Oktoberfests in the U.S. Expect live music on five stages, German food and beer, and plenty for the kids.
Day | Hours |
Friday, Oct 2 | 6 pm – midnight |
Saturday, Oct 3 | 10 am – midnight |
Sunday, Oct 4 | 11 am – 6 pm |
Tickets: Adults $15 for one day, $20 for two, $25 for all three. Kids 7–12 are $1 a day, and 6 and under get in free. Buy online ahead or at the gate.
Don't miss:
OkTUBAfest kicks things off Friday at 5:45 pm
The Chicken Dance on the Hauptstrasse, Saturday at 9 am
Stein hoisting competition, Saturday 2–5 pm
Ceremonial keg tapping by the Altstadt head brewer, Saturday at 3:45 pm
Kinder Park with games, face painting, and balloon twisting
Good to know: No coolers, outside alcohol, or pets (credentialed service animals only). Park & Ride runs from the Gillespie County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday only.
Source: Fest Facts
Stay at the Outlaw Cottage: Available Oktoberfest Weekend
The Outlaw Cottage is our private studio retreat in Fredericksburg. It's the perfect home base for two after a long day of polkas and pretzels.
Best of all, the cottage is just a 5-minute drive from the festival at Marktplatz, so you're close to the fun without the crowds when it's time to call it a night.
Queen memory foam mattress, ceiling fan, and reading lights with built-in charging ports
Kitchenette with two-burner stovetop, air fryer, full fridge, Keurig and complimentary coffee and tea
Private shower with Native bath products and oversized plush robes for two
Smart TV, two reclining chairs, Wi-Fi and covered parking
Shaded outdoor seating to watch the Hill Country wildlife
The Couples Stay & Tour package ($800) includes two nights at the cottage plus a 6-hour private wine tour with your own chauffeur. We'll help you pick the wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and we bring the water.
Just need a place to stay? The Outlaw Cottage can also be booked on its own, separate from a wine tour package. Call us at 707-301-3355 for details and rates.
Oktoberfest bonus: We're waiving our usual 7-day cancellation window for Oktoberfest weekend bookings, so you can book last-minute with confidence.
See the Outlaw Cottage and package details. If online booking isn't available for your dates, just call us at 707-301-3355, and we'll get you set up.
Make a Weekend of It
Here's an easy plan: check in Friday and start with a private wine, brewery or spirits tour while we do the driving. Head to the OkTUBAfest kickoff that evening, spend Saturday at the fest, then enjoy a slow Sunday morning at the cottage before checkout.
Bringing a bigger group? Our private Fredericksburg wine tours fit up to 11 guests, and hourly charters are available too.
The cottage is open this weekend, but only one couple gets it. Check out the Outlaw Cottage or call 707-301-3355 to reserve your Oktoberfest getaway. Prost!
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