Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest
Visitors can experience authentic German culture with live polka and oompah performances, dancing with the Deutsches Haus Chicken, and daily Masskrugstemmen beer stein-holding competitions. Dining options include bratwurst, Bavarian-style pretzels, sauerkraut, and German desserts alongside over twenty German beers, wines, and schnapps. Guests can also browse festival gift shops for authentic German steins, apparel, and flowered headbands.
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When
Tickets
Admission is $10 at the gate; children 12 and under are free. Cash or credit card accepted at the gate.
Hours
Fridays 4 pm–10:30 pm; Saturdays 1 pm–10:30 pm.
Neighborhood
Bayou St. John
Food & Drink
Food includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, special dinners, Bavarian-style pretzels, and German desserts; drinks include more than 20 German beers, about nine wines, and more than 20 schnapps.
Parking
Parking is available on the grounds for $25 while available; Cabrini school also offers parking, with a free ADA shuttle from Cabrini school.
Accessibility
The grounds are primarily concrete with building wheelchair access, accessible portable restrooms, and a free ADA shuttle from Cabrini school.
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Tips & Advice
- Parking is available on-site while availability lasts, or guests can park at nearby Cabrini school and ride the free ADA shuttle bus.
- Both cash and credit cards are accepted at the admission gate and all festival booths.
- Outside food and drinks, weapons or firearms, and political campaigning or demonstrations are strictly prohibited on festival grounds.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 12 and under get free admission.
- Members receive special perks, including free tickets for guests.
- Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner returns with his band, alongside new bands Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express and Lynn Marie and the Nashville Polka Guys.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are children allowed at the festival?
Yes, children are welcome and have space to picnic or play, as well as opportunities to do the Chicken Dance with the Deutsches Haus Chicken.
Are there food and drink options for dietary restrictions?
Usinger sausages, wine, schnapps, and spiked seltzers are gluten-free, while non-meat pizza and vegetable plates can be requested for vegetarians.
Do you need to be a Deutsches Haus member to attend?
No, the event is open to the general public, though members receive special perks such as access to the inside of the Haus.
What merchandise is available for purchase?
The souvenir shops sell German gifts, T-shirts, authentic German-made beer steins, annual commemorative steins, and regular or light-up flowered headbands.
Where is the festival Lost and Found located?
The Lost & Found is located inside the Souvenir Shop.
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