Oktoberfest, and the town around it
Oct 2-4 in Fredericksburg. Texas Hill Country German heritage, a mile-wide Main Street laid out for ox carts, and an Oktoberfest that fills all of it.
What is on, and when
The Oktoberfest schedule as published for Oct 2-4, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- FREDERICKSBURG, TX
- Fredericksburg Oktoberfest Oct 2–4 · Marktplatz · $15 a day
- OKTOBERFEST
- since 1981 · German music, food and games OkTUBAfest kicks it off Friday 5:45 PM
- FRIDAY, OCT 2
- gates 6 PM–midnight · OkTUBAfest 5:45 PM Waltz Contest 8:45 PM · Kinder Park 6–10 PM
- SATURDAY, OCT 3
- Chicken Dance 9 AM · Main St entrance Kraut Run 8:30 AM · Polka Contest 3 PM
- SUNDAY, OCT 4
- 42 tournament 12:30 PM in the street tent Dirndl & Lederhosen Contest 1 PM · open 11–6
- MARKTPLATZ
- 126 W Main St · $15 a day · 3-day pass $25 kids 7–12 $1 a day · under 6 free
- SEE YOU AT MARKTPLATZ
- oktoberfestinfbg.com for the full schedule
Walking it
Main Street runs wide and straight for a mile, laid out for ox carts, which makes it unusually good on foot.
Roughly 1h 30m from Austin, TX, 1h 15m from San Antonio, TX. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in Fredericksburg
5 independent, owner run places in Fredericksburg. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- Woerner Warehouse Cafe. Inside the historic Woerner Feed Store. Chef Angela. Quiche, big sandwiches 830-997-2246 407 E Live Oak St
- Alamo Springs Cafe. Burgers and onion rings, plus grilled quail and fried avocados
- Otto's German Bistro. Farm-to-table German, jalapeno cream gravy schnitzel
- Hill + Vine. 'Das Bar Bus' - a 1974 VW microbus turned bar. Local wagyu cheeseburger
- Cabernet Grill. Lobster-topped chicken fried ribeye, bacon-wrapped quail
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Oktoberfest, its organisers, or any business listed here. Details are gathered from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works while you do this
FOG: Fog of War Walking Map covers the world in fog and clears it only where you physically walk. Spend a day on foot at a festival like this one and the town comes out of the dark in blocks rather than a thin line, because the streets are short and close together.
It runs in your pocket with the screen off. There is no account and no server. It is free to explore, with a single purchase of USD 5.99 for unlimited ranks, every character and history import. If you already have Google Timeline or GPX files, importing them paints in everywhere you have already walked here.
Questions people actually ask
When is Oktoberfest?
Oct 2-4, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
How far is Fredericksburg from Austin, TX?
About 1h 30m by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in Fredericksburg?
There are 5 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
Does FOG need a data connection while I walk?
No. The map lives on your phone and reveals as you move, with or without signal. Nothing is sent anywhere because there is no server.
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