Octoberfest Brings Beer, Music, Food, This Weekend in Texarkana

The fall season is my favorite time of the year, so what better way to kick off the month of October than with Octoberfest in historic downtown Texarkana this Saturday, October 5, 2024?

Main Street Texarkana presents Octoberfest a beer, music, and food celebration from 12 noon until 5 PM.

Schedule of Events

Note: Wristbands are needed for drinking, eating, or playing games otherwise entry to watch is free.

$20 Wristband

Schnitz and Giggles, Kids Games

$45 Wristband

Includes Food and Beer Tickets plus Schnitz and Giggles

$100 - 2 Person Teams

Includes Bier Olympics, Food and Beer Tickets, Schnitz and Giggles, VIP Access to Cafe Lucille and Pecan Point

Bier Olympics

• Barrel Rolling
• Keg Rolling
• Stein Obstacle Course
• Grain and Barley Toss
• Weenie Toss

Schnitz and Giggles

• Beer Ring Toss
• 3 Legged Hot Dog Race
• German Spelling Bee
• Musical Kegs
• Bar Maid Strength
• Clogging Lessons
• Cornhole
• Giant Pong
• Hair Braiding Wars

Kids Schnitz

• Apple Cider Relay
• Chicken Dance Off
• Bounce Houses
• Pretzel Toss
• Face Painting
• Necklace Making

Contests

• Best Dressed
• Best Beer Belly
• Yodeling
• Brats Eating

Food

• Brat-Dogs
• Sauerbraten
• Meatballs
• Pretzels and Beer
• Cheese
• German Potato Salad
• Black Forest Cake

Live Music

• Jase Bryant Band
• Michael Rhoades and Jive Band
• Blackstrap
• DJ Courtnee Jones
• DJ Ksistent

Other entertainment at Octoberfest will include a dunking booth and artisan vendors set up around the event area.

For tickets and more information on Octoberfest 2024, please visit the Main Street Texarkana website or Facebook page.