Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest

Schedule of events

An entire day of family-fun!

A memorable experience awaits in Downtown Tuscaloosa captivated by performances, food, games, beer and more!  As details continue to be finalized, we will update this page.  Entrance into the festival is $15, which includes a commemorative Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest Stein.  Children 12 & under are admitted for free.

Interested in participating in one of the competitions?  While you must pre-register for the Dachshund Dash, that and the costume contest are free to participate in.  The Stein Hoisting Contest, presented by World of Beer, is $10 per person.

Schedule

Tentative 2024 Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest Schedule!

  • 9:00 am – Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5k presented by Mercedes-Benz in Temerson Square
  • 10:00 am – Festival Begins with Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5k Awards Ceremony
  • 10:30 am – Keg Tapping Celebration
  • 10:30 am – Oompah-Calypse Performs
  • 11:45 am – Kid’s Costume Contest presented by RiverFall Credit Union
  • 12:45 pm – Dachshund Dash Races presented by UA Online and the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter 
  • 1:15 pm – Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Performs
  • 2:45 pm – Stein Hoisting Contest presented by World of Beer (men and women) * Must register to participate
  • 3:20 pm – Adult Costume Contest presented by RiverFall Credit Union
  • 3:30 pm – Jackson Chase and Southern Division Performs
  • 5:00 pm – Festival Concludes

Please note that this schedule is tentative to change. We will make updates as plans finalize!

Special thank you to our friends at Eat My Beats and Buffalo Rock / Pepsi for serving as our Entertainment Sponsor.