Oktoberfest: not just a celebration in Germany! Charlotte is honoring Oktoberfest with lots of beer-filled fun and Bavarian treats and festivities all throughout October and November. See below for a curated list of Oktoberfest events that you can bring the whole family to. Be sure to check in with the website before heading out to confirm all the details!
(If you’re looking for fall-themed festivals, Halloween, and other festivals in Charlotte, check out our other theme-specific posts on the website!)
- Mecktoberfest 2026: Friday, October 2nd-Sunday, October 4th and Friday, October 9th-Sunday, October 11th at Old Mecklenberg Brewery in Ballantyne, NC
- Oktoberfest Celebration: Saturday, October 3rd from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Pilot Brewing in Charlotte, NC
- Old Town Oktoberfest 2026: Saturday, October 3rd from 4:00pm-9:00pm at Fountain Park in Rock Hill, SC
- Hickory Oktoberfest Weekend: Friday, October 9th-Sunday, October 11th in Downtown Hickory, NC
- Pineville’s 1st Oktoberfest Celebration: Saturday, October 10th from 12:00pm-9:00pm at Pineville Town Hall in Pineville, NC
- Laketoberfest 2026: Saturday, October 10th from 3:00pm-9:00pm at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius, NC
- Oktoberfest at Carowinds: Saturdays and Sundays in November (November 7th-November 22nd) at Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte, NC from 11:00am-5:00pm
