Austin Oktoberfest German Beer, Food and Live Music Festival
A community festival with live music, authentic German food, and family activities held in historic gardens.
Austin Oktoberfest at the German Free School in Austin brings German heritage, live music and family-friendly festival fun into one of downtown’s most distinctive historic settings. The terraced gardens and old-school atmosphere give the event a local character that stands apart from a standard street party. Guests can move between the biergarten, food service, music sets and kids activities while enjoying a day that mixes culture, history and easy fall entertainment. For families and friend groups searching for October festivals in Austin, this is a strong downtown option with broad appeal. Since the event runs all afternoon, it works equally well as a daytime family outing or a longer Saturday social stop. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Location: German Free School, 507 East 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Tickets: Ticketed event; kids 12 and under are free Food & Drink: Authentic German beer, wine and food Music: Live music throughout the day, including Walburg Boys and Yodel Blitz Family Fun: Family-friendly activities and photo-worthy historic gardens Traditional attire is welcome, and guests planning a full day may want to arrive early for the broadest run of music and activities. For more community happenings, readers can check My Neighborhood News.
