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 Oktoberfest celebrations happening through October.

Atrium Brewing’s Oktoberfest | Saturday, September 5, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Features: Local Marzan release, stein hoisting, brat fishing, pretzel tossing, 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.

Dogtoberfest | Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Features: Dog costume contests, food specials, adoptable dogs, and local pet vendors
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Located at Trellis Brewing in the Smoketown neighborhood just south east of downtown Louisville

German American Club Oktoberfest | Friday, September 11, 4-10 p.m. & Saturday, September 12, 2-10 p.m.

• Features: Traditional German dinner & beers, family-friendly, polka music
• Admission: $10 for those 21+, under 20 is free
• 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.

Holsopple Brewing’s Oktoberfest | Saturday, September 19, starts at 2 p.m.

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

Downs After Dark: Oktoberfest | Saturday, September 19, starts at 5 p.m.

• Features: Thouroughbred racing, live music, German-inspired food & drink
• Admission: General Admission starts at $20
• Location: Churchill Downs

Oktoberfest at Rose Hill Lagerhaus | Thursday, September 24-Saturday, September 26

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

Oktoberfest at Old Lou Brew | Saturday, September 26, 1-11 p.m.

• Features: Oktoberfest beer, stein holding and outfit contests
• 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 | Friday, October 9, 4 p.m. - midnight

• Features: Classic German games, live music, kids craft table, 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.

Foxtoberfest | Friday, October 9, 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 10, 7 p.m.

Features: Live music, German-inspired beers, stein holding contests and German attire contests
Admission: FREE
Location: At Gallant Fox Brewing Frankfort Avenue location, though the Mt. Washington location will also feature events on October 2-3

Turners Annual Oktoberfest | Saturday, October 10, 5 p.m.

• Features: Tapping of the keg, 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.

Oktoberfest at Ten20 | Saturday, October 10, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Features: Best dressed contests with live music, food, and local brews
• Admission: FREE
• Location: Located in an former warehouse in the Butchertown neighborhood

Steins on Main | Saturday, October 17, 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.

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