Check out these seven places offering Oktoberfest specials in the Houston area. The original beer festival takes place in Munich every year, but its popularity has led venues around the world to replicate the event in celebration of German food and culture.

Oktoberfest at Holler Brewing Co.

Featuring Schnauzers from Mini Schnauzer Rescue Houston, German music from the M&M Playboys, a stein-holding competition and a best lederhosen contest, Holler Brewing Co. is bringing classic Oktoberfest festivities to the Houston Heights.

Eureka Heights Oktoberfest

The Houston Heights brewing company will host stein-holding competitions and live music, along with pretzels, brats and German beers. Limited edition half-liter Eureka Heights steins will also be available.

Karbachtoberfest

Karbach Brewing Company is celebrating Oktoberfest by hosting three weekends of beer, live music, wiener dog races and stein-hoisting contests. The festivities also include live music performances from The Ransom Brothers and Lucid Illusions.

Karbach Brewing Company hosts annual wiener dog races in honor of Oktoberfest. (Courtesy Karbach Brewing Company)
Karbach Brewing Company hosts annual wiener dog races in honor of Oktoberfest. (Courtesy Karbach Brewing Company)

Saint Arnold Oktoberfest

Open to the public and family-friendly, this year Saint Arnold Beer Garden is celebrating Oktoberfest with special beer tappings, festive merch and a German-themed menu, along with live music and games.

Houston Heights Oktoberfest

Hosted by pubcrawls.com, this bar crawl includes access to multiple bars and venues in the Houston Heights that are celebrating Oktoberfest, as well as drink specials and live music.

The original Oktoberfest takes place every year in September in Munich, Germany. (Courtesy Karbach Brewing Company)
The original Oktoberfest takes place every year in September in Munich, Germany. (Courtesy Karbach Brewing Company)

Oktoberfest at The Houston Saengerbund

Hosted by Houston’s oldest music society, guests are invited to dress in traditional dirndls and lederhosen and see a special appearance by the German-American Men and Ladies Choir. Additionally, German-themed food and drinks will be for sale at the event.

Oktoberfest at Little Woodrow’s

Throughout September, Little Woodrow’s is hosting stein-hoisting competitions and dachshund races in honor of Oktoberfest. Additionally, steins of beer, bratwursts and live music will be available at the franchise’s bars.