TULSA, Okla. –
Zeeco Oktoberfest is returning to Tulsa Oct. 22-25, bringing four days of Bavarian food, bier (beer), live music, competitions and family activities to River West Festival Park.
The festival is patterned after the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, with large Zelte filled with German music, dancing and food. Organizers say the festival features more than 103 different biers and 11 stages of entertainment, along with carnival rides and activities for children.
For the third consecutive year, USA Today has ranked Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa as the No. 1 Oktoberfest in the country.
Here’s everything you need to know before heading to the festival.
Quick facts
When: Oct. 22-25, 2026Where: River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave.Parking: Limited paid parking near the festival; free shuttles also availablePayment: Credit cards accepted at festival-managed vendors; no ATMs on site
When is Tulsa Oktoberfest?
Zeeco Oktoberfest runs Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25, with a special Corporate Night kicking off the festivities Wednesday.
The 2026 schedule is:
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Corporate Night, 3-11 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 22: 4-11 p.m., with the BierMeister’s Ball from 6-9 p.m.Friday, Oct. 23: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday is Zeeco Family Free Day, with free admission from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Euro Disco runs from 11 p.m.-1 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 24: 11 a.m.-1 a.m., with Euro Disco from 11 p.m.-1 a.m.Sunday, Oct. 25: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring Frühschoppen auf Dem Oktoberfest, the Dachshund Parade and the Dachshund Dash.
Kids 12 and younger can attend for free all days when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Where is Oktoberfest?
Zeeco Oktoberfest is held at River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. in Tulsa.
The festival grounds are designed to recreate the atmosphere of Oktoberfest in München, with large Zelte, or tents, along the Hauptstrasse and throughout the Wiesn.
The festival map shows the locations of the tents, vendors, entertainment stages and other attractions.
Map of Tulsa’s Oktoberfest 2026
How much are Oktoberfest tickets?
General admission tickets, tables, packages and special experiences are available through the festival’s ticketing site.
The festival also offers several specialty experiences, including the BierMeister’s Ball, dining packages, table reservations, games and competitions and VIP experiences.
Friday’s Zeeco Family Free Day does not require a ticket from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. General admission begins at 4 p.m.
Buy Tulsa Oktoberfest tickets and packages
Where can I park for Oktoberfest?
There is no public parking directly at the festival site, but limited paid parking is available at the old Skate Park at 428 W. 23rd St.
Parking there costs $20 per car and is credit card only. The lot will not be available for public parking Thursday night.
The festival also operates its free Schnelle Fahrt shuttle system, which begins 30 minutes before the festival opens and continues until guests have returned to their vehicles.
Shuttles serve several locations, including:
TCC parking lotsBlue Dome DistrictDowntown hotelsOSU-Tulsa’s Greenwood DistrictWeStreet Ice Center at the Promenade MallMarriott Southern HillsRiverside Drive
Boston Avenue and downtown shuttles generally run every 10-15 minutes, while the main shuttle system runs every 20-30 minutes.
Visitors can also use rideshare services, walk or bike. Free bicycle parking is available at the Spoke House Bike Corral near the south entrance.
See the Oktoberfest parking and shuttle map
What kind of food is available?
There’s plenty of traditional German food throughout the festival, along with familiar festival favorites.
Food options include bratwurst, sausage, sauerkraut, potato salad, warm pretzels, turkey legs, pizza, corn dogs, gyros, frozen custard, funnel cakes and other sweets.
One of the festival’s featured dining experiences is Restaurant am Himmel, an upscale Bavarian dining experience overlooking the BierGarten stage and dance floor.
The three-course, plated meal includes German beer and German Riesling dessert wine. Advance reservations are required. Food prices range from about $7 to $70 for the full three-course Himmeldeck meal.
See the full Oktoberfest food lineup
How much does bier cost?
Bier prices for 2026 include:
Full-liter fill: $24, including taxes16-ounce serving: $12, including taxesNon-alcoholic beverages: $4Alcoholic mixed drinks and wine: $8-$20, plus applicable taxes
Those prices cover the bier fill and do not include the cost of a commemorative Krug, or stein.
The festival’s commemorative acrylic Krugs cost $6 for either the 16-ounce Klein Krug or 32-ounce MassKrug.
What bier is available?
The festival features more than 103 different bier options, with German and domestic selections available throughout the Zelte.
The Lufthansa Technik BierGarten alone features 88 handles, including selections such as Warsteiner, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Marshall Kölsch, Yuengling Oktoberfest, Stonecloud Oktoberfest, Cabin Boys Oktoberfest Festbier and Shiner Oktoberfest.
Other options include ciders and hard seltzers, including selections at the Alles Apfelwein Gluten Free Bier and Cider Tent.
What entertainment is at Oktoberfest?
Live music is one of the biggest parts of the festival, with entertainment spread across 11 stages and multiple Zelte.
Germany’s Dorfrocker is among the featured performers this year. Other acts include Wolpertinger Buam, The Bräts, Chardon Polka Band, The Walburg Boys, PolkaMeisters, Ed Wagner’s Brass Band, Das Ist Lustig and Dancers, and numerous local and regional performers.
The festival also features German-American Society of Tulsa performers, folk dancers, roaming dancers, hourly das Glockenspiel performances and stein-hoisting competitions.
Friday and Saturday nights end with Euro Disco from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
See the complete Oktoberfest entertainment schedule
What games and competitions are at Oktoberfest?
Visitors can take part in several games and competitions throughout the festival.
Some of the featured events include:
Bavarian CupBier Barrel RaceMaßKrug RelayStrong Stein CompetitionLederhosen Lauf 5KDachshund Parade and Costume ContestDachshund Dash
The Bavarian Cup is a team competition combining the Bier Barrel Race and MaßKrug Relay. Registration costs $152 and includes admission, Krugs and first fills for four people.
The Strong Stein Competition challenges contestants to hold a 34-ounce beer stein for as long as possible.
The Dachshund Dash is free to enter for dogs, although pre-registration is required and their owners must have admission tickets.
See the full games and competitions schedule
What is the Dachshund Dash?
The Dachshund Dash is one of the festival’s most entertaining Sunday traditions.
The race is free to enter for dachshunds, but pre-registration is required. Dogs participating in the race get in free, while their owners need an admission ticket.
The Dachshund Parade and Costume Contest takes place at 1 p.m. Sunday, followed by the Dachshund Dash at 2:20 p.m.
Prizes include Festival Geld and other Oktoberfest-themed prizes.
What is the BierMeister’s Ball?
The BierMeister’s Ball is a separate, ticketed event held Thursday night inside the Paulaner Bierstube.
The 2026 event runs from 6-9 p.m. and features a chef-curated, multi-course dinner, Paulaner beer, Bavarian entertainment and communal tables.
Organizers describe it as a more intimate experience within the larger Oktoberfest celebration. The event is limited to 65 tables.
What is Frühschoppen?
Frühschoppen is a traditional German Sunday brunch.
The word combines früh, meaning “early,” and Schoppen, a German term for a glass holding a quarter- or half-liter of wine or beer.
The tradition often includes white sausage, pretzels and beer. Traditionally, a Frühschoppen takes place Sunday morning in a tavern, bringing together regulars for food, drinks and conversation.
Tulsa’s Frühschoppen auf Dem Oktoberfest is part of Sunday’s closing-day festivities.
Is Oktoberfest family-friendly?
Yes. Kids 12 and younger are admitted free all four days when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The festival also has Das Kinderplatz, a family-focused area with children’s activities, crafts, concessions and entertainment.
The Jugendzelt, or children’s tent, offers activities including crafts and games designed for younger visitors.
Are there arts and crafts vendors?
Arts and crafts vendors are part of the festival, offering handmade goods and other merchandise.
The festival also has a new Trachtendorf Boutique in 2026, where visitors can find authentic German clothing such as Lederhosen, Dirndls and other traditional wearables.
Arts and crafts vendors are independent and set their own payment policies. Unlike festival-managed food and beverage vendors, they may accept cash, credit cards or Festival Geld/Gift Cards.
See the Oktoberfest arts and crafts vendors
What should I know before going?
Oktoberfest is a cashless festival for food, beverages and merchandise sold by festival-managed vendors.
Credit cards are accepted, but there are no ATMs on the festival grounds. Cash can be exchanged for a Festival Geld/Gift Card at Customer Service near the entrance.
Visitors should also travel light. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed, and all patrons are subject to bag checks before entering the festival grounds.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed, with limited exceptions for bottled water, baby formula and baby supplies.
Dogs are not allowed on the festival grounds except on Sunday for registered Dachshunds participating in the Dachshund Dash.
Can I volunteer at Oktoberfest?
Volunteers help with everything from customer service and beverage operations to hospitality, transportation, games, setup and takedown.
Volunteers receive free admission on the day they work, a volunteer T-shirt, a commemorative hat pin, access to a volunteer hospitality area and free admission for themselves and a guest on another day.
For each four-hour shift, volunteers also receive a $30 Festival Geld card.
Volunteer opportunities for individuals are available for the 2026 festival, while applications for nonprofit service groups have closed for this year.
See Oktoberfest volunteer opportunities
Plan your visit to Tulsa Oktoberfest
Whether you’re going for the bier, Bavarian food, live music, carnival rides, competitions or simply the Gemütlichkeit, Zeeco Oktoberfest offers plenty to explore across its four-day run.
The festival runs Oct. 22-25 at River West Festival Park, with special events beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Visit the official Zeeco Oktoberfest website for tickets, schedules and more information
