The Best Oktoberfest Events in Georgia
Grab a beer stein and get ready to dance the polka at these Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the state!
Georgia’s longest running Oktoberfest has been held in the Bavarian-style village of Helen since 1970, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience a taste of Germany in the North Georgia mountains. Stretching from mid-September to late October, Oktoberfest in Helen takes place amid the beauty of the changing seasons as cooler temperatures usher in a gorgeous palette of fall foliage.
But Helen isn’t the only place to experience Oktoberfest in Georgia! Join the festivities in cities and towns throughout the state at these events that put their own spin on the traditional fall celebration. Happening on various dates from mid-September to the end of October, these events are sure to add some fun to your fall.
Tucker Brewing in Tucker, Georgia
Tucktoberfest, Sept. 21 - Oct. 6, 2024
Visit Tucker Brewing Co. in Tucker, Georgia, near Stone Mountain to celebrate Tucktoberfest over several weeks with games, live music, polka bands, German menu item specials, and the brewery’s classic Tucktoberfest™ Märzen Lager. The whole family (and even Fido) will enjoy relaxing and playing games in the brewery’s expansive beer garden. Be sure to sample the brewery’s other flavorful beers, many of which are German in style and ingredients.
Georgia Beer Co. in Valdosta
Oktoberfest in Valdosta, Sept. 26-29, 2024
Check out Georgia’s southernmost brewery, Georgia Beer Co. in Valdosta, during its four-day Oktoberfest that starts with a keg tapping and continues with a live polka band and authentic German food, like bratwurst, schnitzel and family-size pretzels. Dress in your lederhosen and dirndls, and be sure to take home a commemorative beer stein.
Silver Bluff Brewing in Brunswick, Georgia. Photo by @goldenisles
Silver Bluff Oktoberfest in Brunswick, Sept. 28, 2024
Snag a limited edition Oktoberfest stein when you join the celebration at Silver Bluff Brewing. Taste some of the 16 beers on tap, including Silver Bluff Festbier and Helles Lager. Enjoy live German music and street vendors serving authentic German food. Play games, enter the costume contest, and more!
Monoprint beer from Printer's Ale Manufacturing in Carrollton, Georgia
Oktoberfest in Carrollton, Oct. 2-6, 2024
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and pets to Printer’s Ale Manufacturing in Carrollton for their annual Oktoberfest, featuring German food, firkin tapping, stein races, live polka music, and more.
Reformation Brewery in Woodstock, Georgia
Oktoberfest Pub Crawl in Woodstock, Oct. 5, 2024
Head to Woodstock, Georgia, on Oct. 5, when the annual Oktoberfest Pub Crawl kicks off at 2 p.m. Participating restaurants will offer Bavarian food and beverage specials during the event, and Visit Woodstock GA will give away $50 gift cards in raffle prize drawings.
Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Georgia
Oktoberfest Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 2024
On three Saturdays in October, Plant Riverside District will feature a range of free, family-friendly activities, including live polka music, a keg bowling competition, and a stein-holding competition. Don't miss the All Breeds Dog Races on October 5 and the Wiener Dog Races on October 12. Throughout Oktoberfest, the restaurants at Plant Riverside District will serve specialty beers as well as authentic German food. All family-friendly festivities are free and open to the public.
Chalktoberfest in Marietta, Georgia
Chalktoberfest in Marietta, Oct. 12-13, 2024
For a truly unique spin on the theme, check out Chalktoberfest on the historic downtown square in Marietta, Georgia. At the combo beer festival/chalk art extravaganza, you can sample craft beer and enjoy live music as you watch professional chalk artists transform the streets into amazing works of art. Shop for arts and crafts from local vendors, and grab a bite to eat from food trucks.
Oktoberfest at Fort Moore in Columbus, Georgia
Oktoberfest at Fort Moore in Columbus, Oct. 18-20, 2024
Fort Moore’s favorite fall tradition, Oktoberfest, returns with German music, authentic German food and brews, and games for all ages. Join in on three days of fun for the whole family, including a pumpkin patch, pontoon boat rides, hayrides, carnival rides, a 5K Dirndl Dash, 10K Lederhosen Leap, and a Volksmarch. Admission and parking are free, and it’s pet-friendly and open to the public!
Macon Beer Fest in Macon, Georgia
Macon Beer Fest, Oct. 19, 2024
Here again, it’s not called Oktoberfest, but how else do you classify a beer festival in October? Party for a cause in historic downtown Macon at the Macon Beer Fest, where more than 100 varieties of craft beer and wine will be available. Listen to live music, and form a team to take part in the 1-mile “Beer Run.” With the goal of educating men about the risks of prostate cancer, this is more than a beer festival; you might learn a little something about health, too.
Southern Hart Brewing Company in Hartwell, Georgia
HartOberfest in Hartwell, Oct. 19, 2024
Visit Hartwell, Georgia, near Lake Hartwell in North Georgia, for Hartoberfest. Presented by Southern Hart Brewing Company, the festivities will feature live music, bratwursts and beer all day. Gather in the beer garden on the patio at Common Ground, and shop the arts, crafts and food vendors in the historic downtown square. Held in conjunction with the town’s annual Depot Days, the whole family will enjoy the fun.
City Green in Sandy Springs, Georgia
OktoberFEAST in Sandy Springs, Oct. 19-20, 2024
Join this family-friendly day of fun, food, music and activities on the City Green in Sandy Springs. Enjoy this free event featuring live music by the Swinging Bavarians, German beers, authentic Bavarian cuisine, and polka lessons.
Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival in Hiawassee, Georgia
Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival in Hiawassee, Oct. 26, 2024
Although it isn’t called Oktoberfest, it’s a beer festival in October, so we think it counts! Head to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee for the Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival to sample craft beer from around the region as well as food from area restaurants. Shop the arts and crafts vendors, and enjoy live Appalachian and Americana music all day.
