Oktoberfest @ Durham Beer Garden

🍺🥨 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Durham Beer Garden! 🇩🇪

This is a Bull City Beer Challenge check-in! When you arrive, look for the event A-frame sign to check in. Pro tip: you can get double credit for checking in at the event and the business – just look for the second QR code by the bar!

Break out the lederhosen and dirndls—Oktoberfest is back at Durham Beer Garden! Join in for a full day of German beer, food, live music, competitions, and Oktoberfest fun.

🍺 German-Style Beers

We'll be pouring a variety of traditional styles, including Märzen, Festbier, Kölsch, Hefeweizen & Pilsner.

🍻 Collectible Durham Beer Garden Steins

Grab your own DBG Oktoberfest stein and enjoy discounted refills throughout the celebration!

🥨 Special German Food Menu

Brats • Schnitzel • Pretzels

🏆 EVENT SCHEDULE

3:30 PM — Costume Contest Begins

4:30 PM — Men's & Women's Stein Hoisting Competition

6:00 PM — Costume Contest Winners Announced (must be present to win!)

6:00–9:00 PM — FREE Live Music

6:30 PM — Nail Driving Competition

🥨 Plus Pretzel Necklace Making throughout the festivities!

🎉 AFTER-PARTY: 7–10 PM

All competition and event sign-ups will take place the day of the event, so come early, grab a stein, and get ready to celebrate!