Listed as one of the Top 10 Oktoberfests in America by USA Today, Addison’s annual beer fest draws over 60,000 polka, German food, weiner dog, and Spaten Bier fanatics. The city-wide event centers on Addison Circle Park with music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, weiner races, and children’s entertainment lasting throughout the weekend.
Zones:
Enjoy music and dancing at the 30,000 square foot air conditioned “Schloss Addison” tent.
Outdoor music and dancing at the Bowl Stage.
The Addison Conference Centre is being transformed into an authentic Munich beer hall with authentic German food & beverage, Biers of the World & Weingarten, and beer & wine seminars.
Artist Corner and the Market is the official arts and crafts area.
Carnival: rides and games from Talley Amusements
Family Fun Zone: family entertainment and activities in the Family Fun Zone at Addison Oktoberfest!
And then, of course, there are the weiner races (I just like hearing this woman say weiners over and over.)
Hours & admission:
Friday, Sept 16, $10, 6 pm to midnight
Saturday, Sept 17, $5, noon to 5pm / $10 from 5 pm to midnight
Sunday, Sept 18, $5, noon to 5 pm
(kids under 4 are free at all times)
Tip: Buy your food & beverage tickets at the Town of Addison Finance Building and for every $50 you spend you’ll get an additional $5 in tickets free.
