Best Places To Celebrate Oktoberfest In And Around Charlotte In 2022
Every year I have to be reminded that Oktoberfest actually starts in September. The official 2022 celebration in Munich, Germany runs from September 17th through October 3rd. Nothing wrong with…
Revelers raise their beer glasses at the Paulaner beer tent on the opening day of the 2015 Oktoberfest on September 19, 2015 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
Johannes Simon/Getty ImagesEvery year I have to be reminded that Oktoberfest actually starts in September. The official 2022 celebration in Munich, Germany runs from September 17th through October 3rd. Nothing wrong with getting a head start on fun.
According to CharlotteFive, there are plenty of places in the Charlotte area that will be hosting their own versions of Oktoberfest. So find some lederhosen and apologize to your liver because it's time for beer! Check out the list below.
Divine Barrel Brewing - 3701 N. Davidson St. Suite #203, Charlotte, NC 28205
Saturday, September 10th from noon to 9 p.m. Food trucks serving German-themed dishes and more. Bluegrass show by Crystal Fountains from 2-5 p.m. Giant beer pong, costume contest, stein hoisting, pretzel eating contest.
Gilde Brewing - 3530 Dewitt Ln., Charlotte, NC 28217
Saturday, September 3rd. Open at 11 a.m. Oktoberfest Märzen beer release at 2 p.m. Live music from 3 to 7 p.m. Weekly Stein Holding Competition at 6 p.m. Charlotte FC watch party at 7:30 p.m.
Lore Brewing Company - 1218 Rosemont Dr. Suite 100, Indian Land, SC 29707
Saturday, September 10th at 6 p.m. Freyr’s Harvest Märzen release, plus Brat Flatbread and Bratchos. $20 for limited edition stein with first fill included, and 20 ounce fills of German beer for the price of 16 ounces all day.
Lost Worlds Brewing - 19700-D, One Norman Blvd., Cornelius, NC 28031
Saturday, September 10th and Saturday, October 15th. German music and a 2022 Lost Worlds Oktoberfest Stein.
Model A Brewing Co. - 1175 Stonecrest Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708
Saturday, October 1st starting at noon. Nationally touring Polka band “OOPS” from noon to 2:30 p.m., local live music will play from 3-6 p.m. Schnitzel Kebabs, Grilled Beer Brats, German Potato Salad, Kona Ice, and limited edition Oktoberfest Märzen beer. Oktoberfest merchandise while supplies last.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - 4150 Yancey Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217
September 16th-18th and September 23rd-25th. Mecktoberfest is Charlotte’s largest fall bier fest, featuring Mecktoberfest Maerzen beer, plus traditional German food and music.
Old Town Oktoberfest - East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Saturday, October 15th from noon to 9 p.m. German beer, axe throwing, scavenger hunt, cornhole tournament, food trucks, face painting, balloons.
Primal Brewery - 16432 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078; 52 Ervin St., Belmont, NC 28012
Huntersville: Saturday, September 17th from 1 to 10 p.m. Live music by Trevor Darnen from 2 to 5 p.m., and Bullfrog Moon from 6 to 9 p.m. The Big City Bites food truck from 2 to 10 p.m.
Belmont: Saturday, September 17th from 2 to 9 p.m. Live music by Tanner Burch from 2 to 5 p.m. Special Oktoberfest menu all day long. Lederhosen contest and prizes.
Both locations: $24 for 24 oz. beer steins filled with beer; $14 for empty steins.
Triple C Brewing - 2900 Griffith St., Charlotte, NC 28203
Saturday, September 10th from noon to 10 p.m. Pair the Oktoberfest Märzen Lager with a burger from Izzy’s, named runner-up for best burger in Charlotte by CharlotteFive readers. Food truck also sells pizza, sandwiches, wings, and quick bites.
