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16th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco on Sept. 12

The 16th Annual Durham Oktoberfest celebration takes place at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Session 1 is from 1 to 5 p.m. and session 2 is from 6 to 10 p.m. Featuring The Little German Band & Dancers, this is a full day of Oktoberfest celebration! Dust off your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and enjoy a keg-sized celebration packed with … [Read more...] about 16th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco on Sept. 12

Oktoberfest at Durham Beer Garden on Sept. 19

Durham Beer Garden, 812 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its 3rd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy a full day of German beer, food, live music, competitions and Oktoberfest fun, including pretzel necklace making. German-Style Beers: They'll be pouring a variety of traditional styles, including Märzen, … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Durham Beer Garden on Sept. 19

OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger & Brewery Sept 26-28

OctoBullFest is Bull City Burger and Brewery's Oktoberfest celebration. It takes place from start to close on Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, 2025: Admission is free. You'll pay for your food and drink. Bull City Burger & Brewery is at 107. W Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina. Festival Features … [Read more...] about OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger & Brewery Sept 26-28

Oktoberfest at Boxyard Sept. 26

Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate Bavarian culture with an evening of brews, pretzels and fun. Fullsteam RTP will be pouring its Reset: Oktoberfest, a certified Regenified lager, while the North Carolina Polka Time Allstars keep the energy flowing with … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Boxyard Sept. 26

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

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

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..

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