Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
Overview
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Frankenmuth Oktoberfest in Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI.
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest will be Thursday, September 17, starting at 3:00 pm and closing at 10:00 pm. Official Keg Tapping will be at 6:30 pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will be open at Noon, closing Friday and Saturday at Midnight, and Sunday we will close the festival at 4:00 pm. Tickets for the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest can be purchased at the gate.
Lord Mayor Christian Ude and the German Parliament from Munich gave an official proclamation in 1996.
Frankenmuth's Oktoberfest was declared the first Oktoberfest to operate with the blessing of the original Oktoberfest in Munich. With this proclamation, the event was moved into September to coincide with the opening of the Munich event. Also, for the first time in history, the world-famous Hofbräuhaus brewery of Munich exported its beer to the United States. The Hofbräuhaus became the official beer sponsor of the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest in 1997. With Frankenmuth's unique German heritage and culture, the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest strives to preserve the sights and sounds of the Munich Oktoberfest. The event features authentic entertainment, dancing, Oktoberfest souvenirs, various food selections, and authentic Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest beer.
