Austin Oktoberfest 2026 22nd Year. Grab your Lederhosen and Dirndl. Kids under 12 are free! This family-friendly event will feature Oktoberfest-themed live music, activities for kids and plenty of delicious German food and drinks. “The German-Texan Heritage Society certainly brings the most authentic Oktoberfest game in town” - Austin Chronicle. We’re located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District where you will find one of Austin’s best kept secrets, the German Free School: a historical building and terraced gardens to enjoy the afternoon of all things German and Gemütlichkeit. Gemütlichkeit, you ask? It’s a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness
