September 19, 2025 •

Karbachtoberfest 2025

Raise your steins, Houston—Karbachtoberfest is BACK and bigger than ever! 🍻
Join us for three unforgettable weekends of beer, brats, music, stein-hoisting contests, wiener dog races, and all-out Bavarian fun:

Weekend 1: Sept 19 – 21
Weekend 2: Sept 26 – 28
Weekend 3: Oct 3 – 5

Dress in your best dirndl or lederhosen, grab your crew, and let’s PROST to the season. Whether you’re chasing polka beats, gourmet brats, or a crisp Karbach brew, this is your ultimate fall fest.

🎉 Opening Weekend Detailed Schedule

Friday, Sept 19 – Opening Night

5:00 PM – Gates open
5:30 PM – Tapping of the Keg with the Renaissance King (open-ceremony toast)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – DJ set
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Singo Bingo in the Biergarten
Exclusive Karbachtoberfest merch drops today—available in our Swag Shop and online!

Saturday, Sept 20

12:30 PM – Vendor load-in
2:00 PM – DJ @LilCBaby kicks off the party
4:00 PM – Women’s Stein Hoisting
4:20 PM – Men’s Stein Hoisting
Yard games to follow, plus Bratwurst Toss
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – The Ransom Brothers live

Sunday, Sept 21

1:00 PM – Wiener dog check-in begins
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Wiener Dog Races hosted by Kalum Johnson
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM – DJ Mohawk Steve keeps the music rolling
Dachshund Rescue of Houston on-site benefiting from sign-ups

🎶 Weekend 2: Sept 26 – 28

Friday, Sept 26

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – DJ
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Bingo in the Biergarten
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – DJ closes the night

Saturday, Sept 27

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – DJ @IsaiahFromTexas
4:00 PM – Women’s Stein Hoisting
4:20 PM – Men’s Stein Hoisting
Yard games + Bratwurst Toss
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – JoiLux Band (Rhythm of the 90’s)

Sunday, Sept 28

1:00 PM – Wiener dog check-in begins
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Wiener Dog Races
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM – DJ Mohawk Steve
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Caricatures on-site

🎶 Weekend 3: Oct 3 – 5

Friday, Oct 3

Evening Bingo in the Biergarten (times TBA)

Saturday, Oct 4

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – DJ Twinkle Toes
4:00 PM – Women’s Stein Hoisting
4:20 PM – Men’s Stein Hoisting
Yard games + Bratwurst Toss
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Lucid Illusions live
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM – DJ Twinkle Toes keeps the party going

Sunday, Oct 5

1:00 PM – Wiener dog check-in begins
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Wiener Dog Races
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM – DJ Mohawk Steve
Dachshund Rescue of Houston returns

What’s on Tap All Three Weekends

🍺 Fresh Karbachtoberfest beer & seasonal brews
🥨 Lip-smacking Bavarian bites
🏋️‍♂️ Stein-hoisting contests & yard games
🐕 Wiener dog races (1 winner crowned each weekend)
🎶 Weekend-long music & DJ vibes

Come early, stay late, and raise a stein with us. Prost, Houston!

Wiener Dog Races Sign Ups Here!