A quick guide to Oktoberfest celebrations in Louisville

Steady your steins and ready your “Prosts!” — Oktoberfest season is right around the autumnal corner. While the original Munich Oktoberfest is across the Atlantic, there’s still plenty of German beer to go ‘round in Bourbon City. Check out these 9 Oktoberfest celebrations happening through October.

German American Club Oktoberfest | Friday, September 5, 4-11 p.m. & Saturday, September 6, 2-11 p.m.

• Features: Traditional German dinner & beers, family-friendly, polka music
• Admission: $10 for those 21+
• Location: German American Club is an indoor/outdoor venue nestled among tree-lined residential streets in the Camp Taylor neighborhood near the Louisville Zoo & is dedicated to preserving and sharing of German heritage.

Volksfest 2025 | Saturday, September 6, 12-8 p.m.

• Features: Pet-friendly, family-friendly, local beer, German food & games
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Located between Downtown and the Highlands neighborhood, Mile Wide Beer Co. is housed in a former Pillsbury biscuit factory flanked by a towering grain silo.

Atrium Brewing’s Oktoberfest | Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Features: Local Marzan release, stein hoisting, brat fishing, a Best Dressed contest, live music
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Logan Street Market is Louisville’s first year-round public indoor market, located in the creative and community-driven Shelby Park neighborhood.

Second Sunday Supper: Oktoberfest | Sunday, September 14, 3-8 p.m.

• Features: Oktoberfest release, German food, backyard games
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Old Louisville Brewery is tucked into a charming two-story building steps away from Central Park, which is surrounded by stunning Victorian-era homes and architecture.

Hop Atomica Oktoberfest | Saturday, September 20, all day

• Features: Classic German games, pretzel eating contests, German-style brats and pizza, cocktails, and of course, beer.
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Nestled in the heart of Louisville at the Germantown, Shelby Park, and Schnitzelburg Triangle with cozy interiors and large outdoor patio.

Oktoberfest at Rose Hill Lagerhaus | Thursday, September 25-Sunday, September 27, 4:30-11 p.m.

• Features: Authentic Oktoberfestbier and festbier, special edition mugs, German-inspired bites, live music
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Rose Hill Lagerhaus is a cozy bar in the heart of the bustling & vibrant Highlands neighborhood.

3rd Turn Oldham Gardens Oktoberfest | Friday, September 26-Sunday, September 28, Times vary

• Features: Outdoor beer garden, traditional steins, live music
• Admission: FREE
• Location: 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens is a local brewery and beer garden located in Crestwood — approximately 20 minutes from downtown Louisville.

Turners Annual Oktoberfest & 175th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, September 27, 12 p.m.

• Features: Proclamation & tapping of the keg by Mayor Craig Greenberg, imported and local beer, German food, local vendors
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Located along the scenic Ohio River, American Turners-Louisville is a historic sports and social club.

Holsopple Brewing’s Oktoberfest | Saturday, September 27, 7-10 p.m.

• Features: Local beer, live music, stein holding, costumes
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Holsopple Brewing is a hidden gem in the suburban Lyndon neighborhood and has a dog-friendly patio.

Steins on Main | Saturday, October 18, 2-7 p.m.

• Features: German-inspired food, games, yodeling and costume contests, stein hoisting, limited-edition steins, local beer, tapping of the keg
• Admission: FREE
• Location: This annual Downtown event takes place at the RePurposed lot on Museum Row.

Want to check out local beers at your own pace? Pick up a Louisville Ale Trail Passport and see what Louisville breweries are brewing up for Oktoberfest.