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Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 28

Barktoberfest is a free event in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's being presented by Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences. Features of Barktoberfest Costume Contest Dress up your dog for a chance for prizes. Music Performance 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Mighty Messengers of Soul Photo Booth A … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 28

Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab

The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend The event features live music by the NC Polka Time Allstars, a bounce house, an outdoor cocktail bar, hot soft pretzels, German lager and more. There will be food from multiple different food trucks. … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab

Oktoberfest Apex on October 14

The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Oktoberfest Apex on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge, and the kids' zone is free to enjoy. The only cost is the food and drink. Magic Dan will be performing in a magic show at 2 p.m. and 5 … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Apex on October 14

Saxapahaw Oktoberfest — harvest market, bands, kids’ activities, more..

Saxapahaw Oktoberfest takes place Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The event will take place at the River Amphitheater and Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. It includes a harvest market, live music, brews, food, kids' activities and more. Bands include Addy B and Friends and Curtis Eller's American … [Read more...] about Saxapahaw Oktoberfest — harvest market, bands, kids’ activities, more..

9th Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 6-7

The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, 2023. Tickets are on sale now. One-day tickets: Ticket prices go up $5 at the gate. Parking is $5. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Triangle … [Read more...] about 9th Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 6-7

25 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2023

This September and October (and even late August!), Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby areas in the Triangle  are bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You'll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that's not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy wiener dog racing, beer stein hoisting competitions, … [Read more...] about 25 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2023

Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 8th Annual Wiener Dog Races

Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, fall brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. Get your passport stamped at all the Village shops for a chance to win a $100 gift card to any shop at Lafayettte Village. The celebration will also feature … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 8th Annual Wiener Dog Races

Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company

The 4th Annual Thornetoberfest will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., at JoCo Brewing Company, 463 Cleveland Crossing Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes live music and German food, beer from JoCo Brewing, games, and a bounce house. The whole family is invited. The event will raise money for Donate Life NC and Help Thy … [Read more...] about Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company

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