1st Annual • September 19, 2026
Alpine Oktoberfest
Alpine Oktoberfest debuts in downtown Alpine on Saturday, September 19, 2026 — one day of Texas craft beer and German classics, live music, a maker market, and a long-table biergarten under the West Texas sky. Founding sponsor and vendor commitments are open now.
- Biergarten
- Live music
- Maker market
- Family friendly
The festival and music are free to attend. Ticketed tastings and Festhalle passes go on sale closer to the festival.
Explore the festival →Festival days
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Free to attend
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Annual edition
1st
About the festival
Bavarian tradition meets West Texas hospitality
Produced by Start Local, LLC. Proceeds benefit Alpine's Gallery Night, Inc.
Alpine Oktoberfest brings the biergarten to the high desert — Texas craft brewers pouring alongside German classics, brats and pretzels off the grill, polka and Texas swing on the stage, and long communal tables built for lingering.
This is the festival's first year, and it's built to become an Alpine tradition: a one-day, family-friendly gathering each September that celebrates the brewers, makers, and musicians who make West Texas worth coming back to. Prost, y'all.
VIP Experience
Upgrade Your Festival Day
Skip the line, settle into the shaded Festhalle lounge, and enjoy a chef-catered Bavarian feast.
- Shaded Festhalle lounge with dedicated seating
- Chef-catered Bavarian feast
- Drink tickets for beer tastings
- Commemorative festival stein and swag bag
- Priority access to guided tasting flights
Everything above is included with every Festhalle pass.
Festhalle passes for 2026 go on sale closer to the festival.
More about the Festhalle →The Experience
What to Expect
Friday evening through Saturday night — here's how the weekend comes together.
Raise a stein
Ticketed tasting flights of Texas craft beer and German-style lagers, märzens, and hefeweizens — poured and explained by the brewers themselves.
Maker market
A curated market of West Texas artists and craftspeople with room to browse between pours.
Oompah to outlaw country
One day, two sounds — traditional polka and brass early, Texas swing and country into the evening.
2026 Lineup
One Day of Live Music
From the first oompah of the afternoon to Texas swing under the stars.
The 2026 lineup is being booked now. Artist announcements drop as acts are confirmed — check back soon or follow along on social media.
Downtown Alpine
The Grounds
Indoor tastings, outdoor music, and a maker market — all in walkable downtown Alpine.
204 E Holland Ave, Alpine TX
Alpine Oktoberfest Festival Grounds
Indoor tastings, outdoor music, a maker market, and a parking lot for gathering — all in walkable downtown Alpine.
Alpine Oktoberfest Festival Grounds
The festival's home base — biergarten tables, vendor booths, a music stage, and guest services in walkable downtown Alpine.
Tasting pavilion
Dedicated space for guided beer flights and brewer-led education sessions away from the main stage.
Biergarten
Open-air long-table venue for outdoor gathering, music, and the stein-hoisting contest.
Get Started
Partners, supporters, and merch
Move through the partner and supporter flows from a single festival site. Ticket sales open closer to the festival.
- Sponsor partnerships
- Vendor applications
- Festival support donations
- Volunteer signups
- Pickup-only merch
Typical response time: Within 2 business days for vendor and sponsor review updates
Founding Sponsors
Help Launch an Alpine Tradition
Alpine Oktoberfest debuts in 2026 — founding sponsor slots are open now, with year-one visibility no later edition can offer.
Interested in sponsoring? Learn about partnership opportunities
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your festival weekend.
Still have questions? Get in touch →