Nashville. TN / September 24, 2019 / Social Halo Media – Nashville, TN will be holding its 40th Annual Nashville Oktoberfest beginning October 10th. This four-day event features something for the whole family, including live music, parades, food trucks, and world-class beer. Admission and parking are free, but visitors have the option to upgrade with a VIP pass for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience.
Come celebrate the traditions of Oktoberfest at the 40th Annual Nashville Oktoberfest German Street Fair and Fall Festival.
This October, Nashville will be celebrating its 40th Annual Oktoberfest with a four-day-long festival. In fact, it will be one of the largest festivals in the south. As a result, they are anticipating more than 300,000 attendees. Located at the Bicentennial Mall, the festival will be spanning 10 city blocks to Germantown. This free, family-friendly event features something for everyone. Visitors can find delicious German food from dozens of restaurants and vendors, live German music, world-class beer, and arts and crafts vendors.
There will be free parking for visitors on weekdays after 5 pm and all day on Saturday and Sunday. General admission is free for all ages. However, for those 21 and older who would like to experience the ultimate Oktoberfest experience, VIP passes are available. A 1-Day VIP Pass is currently being sold for $119 and 3-Day VIP Pass for $169.
VIP passes include access to a private tent with seating and beer service, a huge all-you-can-eat buffet, exclusive VIP entertainment, 2-hour unlimited beer tasting and private restroom facilities with air conditioning. VIP tickets are on sale now. However, they are expected to sell out prior to opening night.
Nashville Oktoberfest Hours
Thursday, Oct. 10th, 4 pm – 11 pm
Friday, Oct. 11th, 11 am – 11 pm
Saturday, Oct. 12th, 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday, Oct. 13th, 11 am – 8 pm
Event Highlights
5k Bier Run – Saturday at 8 am
Annual Oktoberfest Parade – Saturday at 1 pm
Annual Pup Parade – Saturday at 1 pm
Beer Stein Holding Competition – Saturday at 4:30 pm
The Bavarian Bierhaus Bratwurst Eating Contest – Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 4 & 7 pm, and Sunday at 4 pm
Von Elrod’s Dachshund Derby – Sunday at 3 pm
2018 Oktoberfest Fun Facts
Visitors at last year’s Annual Nashville Oktoberfest consumed:
11,200 Bratwursts just in the VIP area
8,000 pounds of German potato salad
3,600 pounds of sauerkraut
960 bottles of German wine
700 kegs of German beer
For more information about this event visit The Nashville Oktoberfest website or call 615-686-2867.