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Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
Fredericksburg, TX · Food & Drink
- When
- October 2–4, 2026
- Where
- Marktplatz, 126 W Main St · Fredericksburg · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Fredericksburg has celebrated its German heritage with this Oktoberfest every fall since 1981, growing from a single day fundraiser into a three day festival across five stages at the historic Marktplatz. The nonprofit Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance runs it, with proceeds funding local arts scholarships, and it now draws tens of thousands of visitors from across Texas and beyond.
The history within reach
- Fredericksburg Oktoberfestsame spot
Fredericksburg has celebrated its German heritage with this Oktoberfest every fall since 1981, growing from a single day fundraiser into a three day festival across five stages at the historic Marktplatz.
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