Oktoberfest Charleston
2025-10-11 11:00 - 18:00 UTC | St. Matthews Luthern Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States
Oktoberfest Charleston 2025
Raise a stein and dust off the dirndl—Oktoberfest Charleston 2025 is back with a Lowcountry twist on Bavaria’s biggest party. Expect crispy schnitzel, fresh-baked pretzels, and frosty German lagers alongside live oompah, polka mashups, and plenty of “Prost!” moments.
Saturday – October 11th, 2025
From 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (Rain Date October 18th, any schedule changes will be announced here.)
What to expect

Beer Gardens & Brewer Row: classic Märzen, Festbier, Helles, plus Charleston collabs and non-alcoholic options

Bavarian Bites: bratwurst & kraut, schnitzel sandwiches, giant pretzels with bier cheese, apple strudel

Live Music & Games: oompah bands, DJ sets, stein-holding contests, yodel-off, best-dressed parade

Family-Friendly Hours: kids’ crafts, face painting, root beer garden (earlier in the day)

VIP Experience (limited): shaded lounge, express bar, keepsake stein, snack board

Market Alley: local makers, Oktoberfest merch, photo ops

Sample Schedule

Gates Open: Beer gardens & food halls fire up

Noon–4 PM: Family-friendly programming & polka party

Afternoon: Stein-hoist & pretzel-eating contests

Evening: Headliner set + big group “Ein Prosit” toast

Tickets

General Admission: entry + access to all stages (food/drink sold separately)

VIP: lounge access, commemorative stein, express lines

Designated Driver & Youth: discounted, limited-time pricing

Good to know

Traditional attire encouraged (lederhosen/dirndl welcome!)

Cashless bars; valid ID required for 21+ wristbands

Free water refill stations; please bring a sealed/empty bottle

Event is rain or shine

Ready to Prost?Grab tickets, rally your crew, and get set for the most festive fall weekend in the Lowcountry. Zicke zacke!
