Cullman Oktoberfest
Guests can explore multiple covered biergartens serving authentic German brews and local craft beers while listening to live oompah bands, polka, and street performers. The festival features traditional competitions including stein hoisting, bratwurst eating, yodeling, and best dressed German attire contests. Families can head to the Kinderbereich kids zone for carnival rides, a carousel, and a ferris wheel, or bring pets to watch wiener dog races at Wüffenplatz.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Festival admission is free. The Ethos/Goat Island Biergarten is free to enter and enjoy. Hofbräuhaus access is available with any Hofbräu Stein or for a $10 daily cover. A four-day Hofbräuhaus VIP package includes 1L and .5L steins, food/drink tokens, and three-day Hofbräuhaus access with exclusive VIP wristbands Group packages and reservations are available.
Hours
Thursday 4–10 PM; Friday and Saturday 10 AM–11 PM; Sunday 12–8 PM. Thursday: live music begins at 5:00 PM, parade at 6:00 PM, Opening Ceremonies and Miss Oktoberfest at 6:30 PM. Friday: workshops and kids' contests start at 11:30 AM; live music begins at 4:00 PM. Saturday: 5K/10K at 8:00 AM; OktoFURest starts at 11:00 AM; live music begins at 4:00 PM. Sunday: live music begins at 1:00 PM.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
The biergartens offer Hofbräu München, local Ethos and Goat Island craft beers, and Weihenstephan beers; German cuisine and vendor treats are also available.
Pets
The event features a grassy space for dogs and dog-focused activities, including Wiener Dog Races and costume contests.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Download the Oktoberfest app ahead of your visit for real-time schedule and map updates.
- Sign up on-site at the festival if you want to enter the stein hoisting, brat eating, or best dressed contests.
- Bring your pup along to relax in the dedicated grassy Wüffenplatz area.
Special Events & Promotions
- Senior Day is Friday, October 2.
- The Oktoberfest Parade and Opening Ceremonies, including Miss Oktoberfest, take place Thursday, October 1.
- OktoFURest, with Wiener Dog Races and a costume contest, is Saturday, October 3.
- Wüffenplatz, a dog area, is a brand-new addition to Oktoberfest.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bürgermeister at the festival?
Bürgermeister is German for 'mayor.' At Cullman Oktoberfest, the Bürgermeister is nominated by the community to serve as the festival's official ambassador and the Grand Marshal of the Christkindlmarkt Parade.
What activities are available for children?
The Kinderbereich kids zone offers carnival rides, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, a double-decker carousel, games, contests, and a pumpkin walk.
Are pets allowed at the event?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Wüffenplatz, a grassy space designed for pets to play and hang out, which also hosts wiener dog races and pet costume contests.
What kinds of biergartens are on-site?
The festival features three covered biergartens: the Hofbräuhaus Biergarten with Bavarian-style servers, the Ethos / Goat Island Biergarten serving local craft beers under the Depot Park Pavilion, and the Weihenstephan Festzelt Biergarten.
Can visitors take craft classes during the festival?
Introductory glass blowing workshops are offered where participants can make items like necklaces, pumpkins, or marbles with no prior experience needed.
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