Festival Tickets
and additional information
Online VIP Tickets Sales Close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday. Remaining VIP Tickets will be available for purchase at the VIP Tent.
The Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest presented by UA Online is back!
For the second year in a row, we are excited to offer general admission entry to Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest for FREE! Once you’re there, you may purchase all the beer and food you desire!
In order to purchase alcohol, guests must have an official Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest stein, which can be purchased on-site for $10. The best part? A portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society in partnership with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International!
Ticket Information
Oktoberfest VIP
Enjoy Oktoberfest in style! The VIP ticket is limited to 200 guests and will include food, a beer stein, four (4) drink tickets, a cooled VIP tent with access to a VIP bar and games, and air conditioned restrooms.
- Cost: $75 for 21+, $40 for all minors
- VIP tickets can be purchased online until 11:59 p.m. on Friday. Remaining VIP tickets will be available at the VIP tent on site.
Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5k
Want to register for the Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5k presented by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International?
Admission
Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest presented by UA Online 2026 is FREE and open to the public. Tickets are not required to attend, enjoy the music or play the games! But don’t leave your wallet at home! Food, drinks and official Oktoberfest merchandise will be available for purchase!
No Tickets Necessary to Participate
- Stein Hoisting Contest presented by Crimson Tap House
- Dog Costume Contest presented by RiverFall Credit Union
- Chicken Dance
- Dachshund Races, presented by Tuscaloosa Downtown Merchants Association and Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter