Willkommen to OK!toberfest at OKC Fair Park!
October 15 - 18, 2026
Oktoberfest is the annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period, ending the first Sunday in October. The festival originated in October 1810, in celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese from von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Many festivals of this kind have been held all over the United States ever since. Old Germany restaurant in the small town of Choctaw, Oklahoma began hosting Oktoberfest in 1991. Mike Turek and the Turek family hosted Oktoberfest for over 27 years, with attendance growing to more than 40,000. With one in six Oklahomans being of German heritage, OKC Fair Park, in collaboration with Mike and Sammie Turek, are bringing that authentic German festival atmosphere to Oklahoma City October 15 through 18, with German beer and wine, to bratwurst and sauerkraut!
Event Program
Check out the 2026 event program below to see the full list of beers, food vendors, entertainment schedule, and more!
Centennial Building
Paulaner Fest Tent
German Bites
Marktplatz
OK!toberfest OKC Auto Show
Contests
Hours
Thursday, October 15 – Preview Night: 5 to 11 p.m.
Friday, October 16: 5 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, October 17: noon to midnight
Sunday, October 18 – Family Day: noon to 6 p.m.
Tickets
Individual tickets allow admission to the event and access to any open seating area. Tables in the Centennial Building are reserved. There are reserved and open tables available under the Fest Tent. Tickets are available online and at the OKC Fair Park box office.Â
General Admission
Individual tickets give holders access to open seating areas, but do not include reserved table seating. There is plenty of open seating available.
Advance: $12
At the Gate: $14
College Students (I.D. required) Friday through Sunday: $10, available as walk-up only
Children (11 and under): Free
Ticket prices include all fees and charges.
Reserved Tables
Secure the best seats in the house to enjoy the entertainment and rest between dances! Each reserved table seats eight guests.
Preview Night! Thursday, Oct 15
Centennial Building: $800 – Tickets include an authentic German dinner and a complimentary beer stein per person.
Fest Tent: $250
Friday, Oct 15 – Sunday, Oct 18
Centennial Building: $250 per night
Fest Tent: $250 per night
Entertainment
Auto Show
Modern Living Building · Saturday, October 17, 2 to 6 p.m.
Visit the Modern Living Building on October 17 for a showcase of German engineering excellence! The show runs from 2 to 6 p.m. with an awards presentation at 5 p.m.
The OK!toberfest OKC Auto Show is brought to you in partnership with the Audi Club Oklahoma, BMW CCA Sunbelt Chapter, Choctaw Caffeine & Cars, MBCA Central Oklahoma Chapter, War Bonnet PCA, Oklahoma VW Cruisers, and Projekt Sik1.
Interested in participating? Read the registration instructions below, fill out the registration pdf, and submit your registration at the link below!
Samstag Rennen
Die Rennstrecke · Saturday, October 17, 1 to 6 p.m.
Bring the family together and enjoy some good old fashioned German races. FREE to enter! Check-in begins 20 minutes before each race. Get there quickly to secure a spot in the race of your choice, space is limited. Fastest time and, in some races, who has spilled the least will be factored into crowning the winners. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners in each race. Participants will receive a souvenir.
Do you have the will and the skills to take home a prize? We’ll see you at Die Rennstrecke to find out.
Long Dog Derby
Die Rennstrecke · Sunday, October 18, 1 to 5 p.m.
Celebrating its inaugural year, the 2026 OK!toberfest Long Dog Derby is ready to bring lots of laughs and high-speed fun! Watch these German pint-sized pups parade through the grounds and then race to the finish line in the OK!toberfest’s most adorable event.
LONG DOG PARADE starts at 1:15 p.m.
- All Dachshunds registered for the Derby are invited to be a part of the parade. Pup costumes are encouraged but not mandatory.
- Parade will start at the racetrack (Die Rennstrecke) and meander throughout the festival grounds.
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LONG DOG DERBY starts at 2 p.m. with finals at 5 p.m.
- AWARDS
- 1st Place – $300 and a Trophy
- 2nd Place – $200 and a Trophy
- 3rd Place – $100 and a Trophy
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Registration is open NOW through October 12.
- Registration Fee: $20 per Dachshund – Includes two (2) OK!toberfest Admission Tickets (NO REFUNDS)
- Tickets will be distributed at the designated outside gate race check-in station (Kiamichi and Stagecoach entrance).
- Payment is required at time of registration. Entries made without accompanying payment will be deleted from the registration system, and the open spot will be available for the next registrant. Registrations are limited to the first 72 eligible racers.
STV Almrausch
Authentic German Dancers will be performing throughout the festival. Almrausch will be performing traditional German Dances including the Schuplattler Dance. They will also encourage the audience to participate. The STV Almrausch has been performing authentic dances and music from Germany and Austria for many years. Audiences watch as their dancers execute hearty Schuhplattlers (shoe-slapping dances), intricate Ländlers (figure dances), and a variety of specialty dances.
FAQ
What payment methods are accepted?
- Tickets: cash & cards
- Beer: CASHLESS
- Official merch: CASHLESS
- Food: CASHLESS
- Shopping: vendor’s choice, cash and/or cards
Are bags allowed?
The following bags are permitted:
- Clear plastic bags, maximum 12 x 6 x 12 inchesÂ
- One-gallon, clear plastic freezer bag
- Non-transparent clutch wallets, no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches
- Clear fanny packs
- Clear crossbody bags
Bags that are necessary for medical equipment will be searched at each gate. No other bags or purses, including diaper bags, will be permitted. One bag allowed per person.
Is there an Uber/Lyft pick-up location?
Yes! Rideshare pick-ups and drop-offs will take place at 450 Kiamichi Place, OKC, OK 73107.
Are weapons allowed?
Weapons are not allowed. Additionally, we reserve the right to deny admission or ask someone already admitted to leave without refund or compensation, for failure to comply with any of the OKC Fair Park rules, for unsafe, illegal or offensive behavior or clothing, to ensure safety, security and order, or if we consider that the circumstances so require in our sole discretion.
Where can I park?
There are acres of FREE parking available, including handicap parking. Click HERE for the parking map.
What hotels are nearby?
OK!toberfest OKC attendees can secure a special rate when they book with Holiday Inn OKC Airport. This special includes a full breakfast buffet and transportation to and from OKC Fair Park. Click HERE to book!
Are pets allowed, even if they are leashed?
No, pets are not allowed unless they are a service animal.
Corporate Sponsorships
Vendor Space
Visit the page below for all the information to become an OK!toberfest vendor!
Book a Hotel
OK!toberfest OKC attendees can secure a special rate when they book with Holiday Inn OKC Airport. This special includes a full breakfast buffet and transportation to and from OKC Fair Park. Click HERE to book!