It’s that wonderful time of the year again. It’s Oktoberfest time, and you don’t have to go far to enjoy the festivities! Here are 7 festivals in the Columbia Metro where you can put on your lederhosen.
This traditional event began in Munich, Germany, back in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Bavarian Crown Prince Louis and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Over time, it has grown into the world’s largest Volkfest, featuring beer, traditional Bavarian music, shows, parades, and German attire.
Steel Hands Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 15 | Join the free Oktoberfest event at Steel Hands for German music, food, special beer releases, and various competitions, including a costume contest and traditional games.
Columbia Craft Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 7 | celebrate with The Wurst Wagen, Live Music from The Regulars, and plenty of fun activities and the release of the new Festbier and other surprise beers!
Newberry Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 7 | This free event is Newberry’s largest annual event and features live music all day, a best traditional dress contest, and wandering accordionist Bob Wilusz in full German clothing.
River Rat Brewery Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 7 | Bring your appetite for brats, spaetzle, pretzels, and German beers.
Oktoberfest at WeCo Bottle and Biergarten | Friday, Oct. 13 – 15 | The West Columbia biergarten will double the food trucks for the weekend and have a rotation of German brews on tap.
Bierkeller Columbia | Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 | Bierkeller has that Oktoberfest feel year-round, but the new German inspired bar will host its first official festivities this year at the new Canalside location.
Oktoberfest Columbia | Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 | Columbia’s original Oktoberfest at Incarnation Lutheran Church offers authentic German beer, food, live oompah bands, pastries, and family-friendly entertainment.
