Oklahoma Oktoberfest Celebrations
Plus, German restaurants in Oklahoma
According to its website, Munich’s Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival, drawing millions of visitors each year. While we wouldn’t mind a trip to Germany, we’re glad for the opportunity to celebrate Oktoberfest a little closer to home! The following events are family-friendly, and offer authentic German food, carnival activities, live music and more.
OKM Music Oktoberfest
- Oct. 3, 2026
- Dewey Ave. between 4th and 5th St., downtown Bartlesville
Enjoy handcrafted beer and delicious food. Plus, live music, dancing, games for all ages, prizes, and more!
Ponca City Oktoberfest
- Oct. 3-4
- Marland Mansion, Ponca City
Experience the greatest outdoor fall fest in the area, the Ponca City Oktoberfest – with live music, crafts and vendors, children’s activities, a beer garden, delicious food, sports on the big screen and much more, all on the grounds of the historic Marland Mansion Estate.
OK!toberfest OKC
- Oct. 15-18 (Oct. 18 is Family Day, 12-6 p.m.)
- OKC Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., Oklahoma City
Classic Oktoberfest activities like beer drinking, enjoying German food, shopping and more German-inspired fun. Kids 11 and under get in free. Thursday is Preview Night.
PAWStoberfest Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
- Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m.
- Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa, 5151 E. 51st St.
Join Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa for our 3rd Annual PAWStober Fest, a fun, family-friendly evening celebrating pets and supporting our PAWS program! Enjoy games and crafts, a silent auction, and our dog and human costume contest. Bring the whole family—and your furry friend—for an evening of fun while helping local seniors keep the pets they love.
Tulsa Oktoberfest
- Oct. 22-25, 2026
- River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave.
Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, in an incredible setting patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Bavaria, Germany. Enjoy große (huge) quantities of bratwurst, German beers, Bavarian cheesecake, great music and thousands of your friends together. Get tickets here. Don’t forget: Free admission Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No advance tickets necessary.
German Restaurants in Tulsa and Beyond
Celebrate Oktoberfest by supporting a family owned German/Bavarian restaurant. Here are some favorites:
8104 S. Sheridan Dr., Tulsa
A variety of German/Viennese classic, including bratwurst, schnitzel, roast and more. Learn more at siegis.com
Fassler Hall
304 S. Elgin Ave., Tulsa (21+ only); 421 NW 10th St., OKC (all ages until 10 p.m.); 311 E. Capitol, Little Rock
Even though the Tulsa location is 21+, check DoorDash for delivery options. Known for a wide variety of bratwurst/sausage options; also serves duck fat fries, soft pretzels, potato pancakes, pork and chicken schnitzel, etc. More at fasslerhall.com/menu
Ludger’s Bavarian Cakery
6527 E. 91st St., Tulsa
Ludger’s serves several types of pastries and beverages, including your favorite coffee drinks. However, they are most known for their Bavarian cream cheesecake, which comes in multiple flavors. ludgersbavariancakery.com
Kilkenny’s (Oktoberfest Menu)
1413 E. 15th St., Tulsa
Yes, Kilkenny’s is an Irish restaurant, but check their social media and website because they typically serve an Oktoberfest menu when the season comes. tulsairishpub.com
Cafe Banhof
1725 Cecil St., Waynoka
According to customer reviews, this one is worth the drive and is popular enough that you may need to book reservations in advance.
Mutti’s German Restaurant
1410 S. Sheridan Rd., Lawton
Authentic German food including a variety of schnitzel and spaetzel dinners, plus other specialities. facebook.com/muttislawton
Royal Bavaria
3401 S. Sooner Rd., Moore
In addition to all the classics, you can enjoy “Oklahoma’s only German buffet” on Thursday evenings. Reservations recommended. royal-bavaria.com
