Live Music
Celebrate German heritage and immerse yourself in the festivities, enhanced by electrifying performances.

Draft Beer
Like Beer? We have multiple draft beer stations positioned throughout the festival directly imported from Germany!

Pup Parade
All dogs are welcome to join the fun, dressed in adorable costumes, and strut their stuff in front of the Main Stage.

Party Tent
Party with us in our party tent sponsored by Jägermeister. Celebrate with beer, bratwurst, and live music.

And More!
Oktoberfest has something for EVERYONE! Delicious German foods from dozens of restaurants & vendors, tons of events, Arts & Crafts vendors, the Dachshund Derby, and the 2nd largest 5K Race & Run in Tennessee.

Free Admission
General Admission is always free!

Schedule:

October 5, 2023

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Festival Opens and Tapping of the First Keg - 6th Ave Stage
Join us for the grand kickoff of Nashville Oktoberfest! The Opening Ceremonies and Tapping of the First Keg is the moment when the festivities truly begin. Be part of the excitement as we officially open our doors to this year's celebration. The festival opens at 5:00pm and the tapping of the first keg will be

5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Parade from 6th Ave Stage to the Jagermeister Party Tent - The Jagermeister Party Tent
After the exhilarating Opening Ceremonies and Tapping of the First Keg, the festivities make their way from the 6th Ave Stage to the Jagermeister Party Tent where even more excitement and entertainment await!

5:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Chill Pill - Jäger Stage
A four piece band playing the greatest rock, pop, alternative, grunge and r&b hits from the 1990’s!

6:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Good Bellows - 6th Ave Stage
The “Würst Band in Music City”?! That’s what you get when you combine the misfit instruments of the musical world … accordion, banjo, tuba, and clarinet. Throw in just enough saxophone, trumpet, percussion, Irish whistle, guitar, kazoo, recorder, drums, and vocals to make things interesting, and guess what you’ve got?! Four guys in leather shorts

11:00 pm
Festival Closes
The Nashville Oktoberfest will be in full swing until 11 PM

October 6, 2023

11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Festival Opens
Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities!

12:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Friday, 12:00pm - The Jagermeister Party Tent
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Good Bellows - 6th Ave Stage
The “Würst Band in Music City”?! That’s what you get when you combine the misfit instruments of the musical world … accordion, banjo, tuba, and clarinet. Throw in just enough saxophone, trumpet, percussion, Irish whistle, guitar, kazoo, recorder, drums, and vocals to make things interesting, and guess what you’ve got?! Four guys in leather shorts

3:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Friday, 3:00pm - The Jagermeister Party Tent
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

4:00 pm
Beer Stein Holding: Friday, 4:00pm - Magdeburg Stage
This fun competition looks simple, but can be very challenging. Hold a stein of beer STRAIGHT ARMED without spilling any beer or dropping your arm below a 90 degree angle FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!! There will be a male and female contest running simultaneously and there will be Stein Holding Champions judging this

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Chill Pill - Jäger Stage
A four piece band playing the greatest rock, pop, alternative, grunge and r&b hits from the 1990’s!

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Nermin Begovich Oberkreiner Polka Trio
Magdeburg Stage

6:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Friday, 6:00pm - The Jagermeister Party Tent
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Craft Beer and Whiskey Tasting - VIP Tent
Must have VIP Ticket. Get ready for a flavor-packed experience at the festival's Craft Beer and Whisky Tasting. Local and national breweries will showcase their finest brews, vying for the title of the best beer at Nashville Oktoberfest. Sample a diverse array of craft beers, each with its unique character, and cast your vote for

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution - 6th Ave Stage
Aaron Dussing and his band have been an Oktoberfest crowd favorite since their start in 2010. They have been a staple band at some of the biggest festivals around. Their goal is to keep European musical culture alive and well in the United States. Ever since being introduced to the magic of German folk music

7:00 pm
Beer Stein Holding: Magdeburg Stage
This fun competition looks simple, but can be very challenging. Hold a stein of beer STRAIGHT ARMED without spilling any beer or dropping your arm below a 90 degree angle FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!! There will be a male and female contest running simultaneously and there will be Stein Holding Champions judging this

11:00 pm - Festival Closes
The Nashville Oktoberfest will be in full swing until 11 PM

October 7, 2023

8:00 am - 11:00 am
5k Bier Run
The scenic route starts and finishes at the intersection of 7th Avenue North and Jefferson Street and proceeds through Historic Germantown. All pre-registered racers receive an official 5K T-shirt. At the finish all runners age 21+ will receive a celebratory 20 oz. Oktoberfest beer!

11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Festival Opens
Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities!

12:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Saturday, 12:00pm - The Jagermeister Party Tent
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alex Shor - 6th Ave Stage
Alex Shor is a cellist, pianist and accordionist from Oak Ridge, TN that currently resides in Franklin, TN. He regularly plays on all three instruments at restaurants, weddings, parties and other events in the area. He sits principal cello in the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has also won both their composition contest in 2019

12:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution - Magdeburg Stage
Aaron Dussing and his band have been an Oktoberfest crowd favorite since their start in 2010. They have been a staple band at some of the biggest festivals around. Their goal is to keep European musical culture alive and well in the United States. Ever since being introduced to the magic of German folk music

12:30 pm
Adventure Circus
Jagermeister Party Tent Patio

1:00 pm
Beer Stein Holding: Saturday, 1:00pm - Magdeburg Stage
This fun competition looks simple, but can be very challenging. Hold a stein of beer STRAIGHT ARMED without spilling any beer or dropping your arm below a 90 degree angle FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!! There will be a male and female contest running simultaneously and there will be Stein Holding Champions judging this

1:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Chill Pill - Jäger Stage
A four piece band playing the greatest rock, pop, alternative, grunge and r&b hits from the 1990’s!

2:00 pm
Pup Parade - Magdeburg Stage
Join us for the Annual Pup Parade, where all dogs are invited to participate! Owners and their adorable pets, some adorned in matching costumes, will meet at the Court of 3 Stars (The Carillon) and march to the Magdeburg Stage at the south end of the Bicentennial Mall. Witness the whimsical and imaginative outfits these

3:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Saturday, 3:00pm - The Jagermeister Party Tent
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

3:30 pm
Adventure Circus
Jagermeister Party Tent Patio

4:00 pm
Beer Stein Holding: Saturday, 4:00pm - Magdeburg Stage
This fun competition looks simple, but can be very challenging. Hold a stein of beer STRAIGHT ARMED without spilling any beer or dropping your arm below a 90 degree angle FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!! There will be a male and female contest running simultaneously and there will be Stein Holding Champions judging this

5:30 pm
Adventure Circus
Jagermeister Party Tent Patio

6:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Saturday, 6:00pm - The Jagermeister Party Tent
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Craft Beer and Whiskey Tasting
VIP Tent
Must have VIP Ticket. Get ready for a flavor-packed experience at the festival's Craft Beer and Whisky Tasting. Local and national breweries will showcase their finest brews, vying for the title of the best beer at Nashville Oktoberfest. Sample a diverse array of craft beers, each with its unique character, and cast your vote for

7:00 pm
Beer Stein Holding: Saturday, 7:00pm - Magdeburg Stage
This fun competition looks simple, but can be very challenging. Hold a stein of beer STRAIGHT ARMED without spilling any beer or dropping your arm below a 90 degree angle FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!! There will be a male and female contest running simultaneously and there will be Stein Holding Champions judging this

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fly 2K - 6th Ave Stage
Fly2K is a top tier tribute band delivering a high-energy, dance-infused performance, showcasing the most beloved pop, hip-hop, rock and R&B hits of the 90s and 2000s.

7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
DJ Lavant
Jäger Stage

7:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Nermin Begovich Oberkreiner Polka Trio
Magdeburg Stage

11:00 pm
Festival Closes
The Nashville Oktoberfest will be in full swing until 11 PM

11:00 pm
Festival Closes
The Nashville Oktoberfest will be in full swing until 11 PM

October 8, 2023

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution
Jäger Stage
Aaron Dussing and his band have been an Oktoberfest crowd favorite since their start in 2010. They have been a staple band at some of the biggest festivals around. Their goal is to keep European musical culture alive and well in the United States. Ever since being introduced to the magic of German folk music

11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festival Opens
Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities!

12:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Sunday, 12:00pm - Jäger Stage
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

12:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Fly 2K - 6th Ave Stage
Fly2K is a top tier tribute band delivering a high-energy, dance-infused performance, showcasing the most beloved pop, hip-hop, rock and R&B hits of the 90s and 2000s.

12:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Nermin Begovich Oberkreiner Polka Trio
Magdeburg Stage

12:30 pm
Adventure Circus
Jagermeister Party Tent Patio

1:30 pm
Beer Stein Holding: Sunday, 1:00pm - Magdeburg Stage
This fun competition looks simple, but can be very challenging. Hold a stein of beer STRAIGHT ARMED without spilling any beer or dropping your arm below a 90 degree angle FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!! There will be a male and female contest running simultaneously and there will be Stein Holding Champions judging this

2:30 pm
Adventure Circus
Jagermeister Party Tent Patio

3:00 pm
Brat Eating Contest: Sunday, 3:00pm - Jäger Stage
If you can drink a BOOT of beer, eat 2 FULLY LOADED BRATS, drink another STEIN of beer and finish FIRST… this is the contest for YOU! There will be a maximum of 15 contestants in each time slot and you must “keep it down” to win! Yes, this is the “wurst” contest of them

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dachshund Derby
Event Sponsor   Also Sponsored By   Small Dogs, Big Impact Held each year, the Oktoberfest Dachshund Derby is a crowd favorite and a fundraising event for Crossroads Campus, a non-profit located in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. Crossroads provides job training and mentoring to at-risk teens and animal adoptions ([email protected]). Who knew such small dogs could

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Good Bellows - 6th Ave Stage
The “Würst Band in Music City”?! That’s what you get when you combine the misfit instruments of the musical world … accordion, banjo, tuba, and clarinet. Throw in just enough saxophone, trumpet, percussion, Irish whistle, guitar, kazoo, recorder, drums, and vocals to make things interesting, and guess what you’ve got?! Four guys in leather shorts

4:30 pm
Adventure Circus
Jagermeister Party Tent Patio

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Nermin Begovich Oberkreiner Polka Trio
Magdeburg Stage

6:00 pm
Festival Closes
The Nashville Oktoberfest will end at 6pm

Date: October 5 - 8, 2023

Time:

October 5, 2023 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm

October 6, 2023 from 11:00am to 11:00pm

October 7, 2023 from 11:00am to 11:00pm

October 8, 2023 from 11:00am to 6:00pm

Location:

Bicentennial Mall -

600 James Robertson Pkwy

Nashville, TN 37201

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