Willkommen, McKinney Oktoberfest is Free to attend, but better with add-ons:
Get ready to don your lederhosen and perfect your yodel for this year's McKinney Oktoberfest, a beloved family tradition! Offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more. McKinney Oktoberfest is FREE to attend.
FESTIVAL DATES: Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th, 2025
FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday, 5 - 11 p.m. • Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.
Available Add-on Tickets and Packages:
Experience McKinney Oktoberfest in style at the exclusive Blue Box VIP Biergarten!
Enjoy a private escape from the festival crowds with exclusive craft beers, delicious food, live beer hall-style music, and VIP-only restrooms.
Pre-ordered VIP multi-day passes include:
- Commemorative Stein
- Official McKinney Oktoberfest pin
- Exclusive VIP Oktoberfest t-shirt
- 2 beer vouchers
- 2 food vouchers
The VIP Biergarten is 21+ only. Children in strollers are welcome.
VIP Hours:
- Friday: 5 PM - 11 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Hofbrau "Musskrugstemmen" Stein Holding Competition
Try your hand — and arm — at a game called Masskrugstemmen, or “beer stein holding.”Masskrugstemmen is not a drinking game; it’s a test of strength and endurance. And it sounds easier than it is. The object is to hold the official Hofbrau glass stein filled with one liter of beer (33 ounces) with your arm extended out in front of you and parallel to the floor.
Beard & Mustache Competiton
What better way to celebrate McKinney Oktoberfest than with a family-friendly facial competition. The 6th annual McKinney Oktoberfest Beard and Mustache Competition will crown one lucky man as the official beard/stache of McKinney.
17th Annual Weenie Dog Races
Free Registration through Eventbrite
Over 70 Weenie Dogs and Wannabes (All Other Breeds) meet at McKinney Oktoberfest to see who will be the top dog.
Meet the Brewmaster Sessions
Learn more about the craft beer served at McKinney Oktoberfest! The free Brewmaster sessions are held on W. Louisianna St. at the Bavarian Experience Stage. Must be 21 to attend.
TUPPS Brat Eating Competition
Free Event
Limited to first 10 to register.
Brat eating competition to see who can eat the most "naked" brats in 8 minutes and will be crowned Grand Champion of the 6th Annual TUPPS Brat Eating Contest. The winner will receive a prize package from TUPPS Brewery.
For more information, visit www.McKinneyOktoberfest.com.
McKinney Oktoberfest is Presented by: City of McKinney.
