17th Annual McKinney Oktoberfest (Free General Admission, add-ons below)

Get ready to don your lederhosen and perfect your yodel for this year's McKinney Oktoberfest, a beloved family tradition! Offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more. McKinney Oktoberfest is FREE to attend.

FESTIVAL DATES: Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th, 2024

FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday, 5 - 11 p.m. • Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.

Experience McKinney Oktoberfest like never before in our exclusive Blue Box VIP Biergarten

This private VIP experience offers a special retreat from the bustle of the festival, featuring exclusive craft beer not found anywhere else at Oktoberfest, delicious food offerings, live beer hall-style music, and VIP exclusive restrooms. Pre-ordered VIP weekend packages include a commemorative Stein, the official McKinney Oktoberfest pin, an exclusive VIP Oktoberfest t-shirt, a beer voucher, and one food item voucher. Join us for an upgraded Oktoberfest adventure in the Blue Box VIP Biergarten, where great drinks, delicious food, and a unique atmosphere come together. The VIP area is 21 and older only. Children in strollers are allowed.

V IP HOURS: Friday, 5 - 11 p.m. • Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.

• Special Early Bird Pricing!!!
• $ 95 - Multi-day weekend pass + all the swag (Along with access to exclusive food, drinks, and the VIP Biergarten, this package includes a commemorative Stein, Oktoberfest pin, an exclusive VIP Oktoberfest t-shirt, 2 beer vouchers, and 2 food vouchers).
• $ 35 - Single-day pass (Along with access to exclusive food, drinks, and the VIP Biergarten, this package includes a beer voucher, and one food item voucher).

Saturday, Sept. 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

$30 - Includes official Hofbrau stein and beer

Try your hand — and arm — at a game called Masskrugstemmen, or “beer stein holding.”Masskrugstemmen is not a drinking game; it’s a test of strength and endurance. And it sounds easier than it is. The object is to hold the official Hofbrau glass stein filled with one liter of beer (33 ounces) with your arm extended out in front of you and parallel to the floor.

Beard & Mustache Competiton

Friday, September 27th at 8 p.m.

Limited to first 30 to register.

What better way to celebrate McKinney Oktoberfest than with a family-friendly facial competition. The 5th annual McKinney Oktoberfest Beard and Mustache Competition will crown one lucky man as the official beard/stache of McKinney.

16th Annual Weenie Dog Races

Saturday, Sept. 28th at 11:30 a.m. (Check-in 10 - 11 a.m.)

12:00 p.m. Start Time - Weenie Dog Races

2:00 p.m. Start Time- Wannabe Dog Races

Free Registration through Eventbrite

Over 70 Weenie Dogs and Wannabes (All Other Breeds) meet at McKinney Oktoberfest to see who will be the top dog.

Meet the Brewmaster Sessions

Learn more about the craft beer served at McKinney Oktoberfest! The free Brewmaster sessions are held on W. Louisianna St. at the Bavarian Experience Stage. Must be 21 to attend.

• (TUPPS Brewery) Saturday, Sept 28th at 4 p.m.

TUPPS Brat Eating Competition

Sunday, Sept. 29th from 3-4 p.m.

Free Event

Limited to first 10 to register.

Brat eating competition to see who can eat the most "naked" brats in 8 minutes and will be crowned Grand Champion of the 5th Annual TUPPS Brat Eating Contest. The winner will receive a prize package from TUPPS Brewery.

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McKinney Oktoberfest is Presented by: .

Host or Publisher McKinney Cultural District