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Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races

Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races

Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18

Thornetoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 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 and games. The event will raise money for Military Missions in Action. Live music schedule: … [Read more...] about Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18

15th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco on Sept. 13

The 15th Annual Durham Oktoberfest celebration takes place at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Session 1 is from 1 to 5 p.m. and session 2 is from 6 to 10 p.m. Indoor bleacher seating is $22.46, a Veranda Table for 4 people is $56.91, and a Veranda Table for 8 people is $110.73. Purchase tickets here. Enjoy music and dancing from The Little German … [Read more...] about 15th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco on Sept. 13

Oktoberfest at Durham Co-op Market Sept. 6

Durham Co-op Market, 1111 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. It's free to attend. If you RSVP you'll receive one free pretzel. Traditional Oktoberfest attire encouraged. There will be prizes for the best dressed. Enjoy music, German style beers, … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Durham Co-op Market Sept. 6

Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes, 427 West Main Street in Durham, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.  The event is free and family friendly. It will feature dance-offs and stein-hoisting competitions. … [Read more...] about Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6

Oktoberfest at Old Mill Farm Oct 5

Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, is hosting an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 to 8 p.m. The festival will feature: General admission starts at $10 for everyone age 3 and older. Purchase tickets here. Premium Admission is $25 per person and includes parking & admission, plus two drinks & a hot pretzel. Group Admission is $30 and … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Old Mill Farm Oct 5

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..

12th Annual Korktoberfest at Raleigh Wine Shop Oct 7-9

Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, is holding its 12th Annual Korktoberfest on Friday, October 7th, to Sunday, October 9th, 2022. The hours are 12 to 6 p.m. Enjoy free tastings, special local guests, featured wines by the glass, and the shop's semi-annual storewide sale! Highlights for the weekend include: Wine up to 25% offBuy More, Save MoreShop In-store and … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Korktoberfest at Raleigh Wine Shop Oct 7-9

Oktoberfest party at Blue Note Grill

The Blue Note Grill, at 709 Washington Street, Durham, NC, is hosting an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m. There's no cover charge for the event, but donations will benefit Smile Together, an organization that supports kids with cleft and craniofacial condition. The NC Polka Time Allstars will be performing. This family-friendly event also features a … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest party at Blue Note Grill

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