Festival Info
Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for Oktoberfest 2022
Oktoberfest is a Rain or Shine Event
Oktoberfest is now ticketless
Save time with fewer lines! Credit cards and digital pay options encouraged.
Biers of Oktoberfest
The original Munich Oktoberfest celebrated the local bier breweries and their traditional craft. In honor of their noble intentions, the McKinney Oktoberfest features an array of types and flavors. Make sure to catch the Keg Tapping Meet the Brewmaster events!
Happy Hour is Here!
Celebrate Oktoberfest early and get first dibs on all the cool merch. More importantly, save money on discounted drinks before the masses get off work. Happy Hour is Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
McKinney to Munich Sweepstakes!
Enter the McKinney-to-Munich Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for two to Munich for the original Oktoberfest in 2023 and a McKinney Oktoberfest experience next fall, too!
Sponsored by Visit McKinney
Sign up for the Gemüetlichkeit (Goodwill) Games
We’ve created the Gemüetlichkeit (goodwill) Games! It’s our fun-filled “competition area” on East Louisiana St., and the contests include Bier Stein Races, Human Beer Puppets, the Weenie Dog and Wannabe Weenie Dog Races!
Foods of Oktoberfest
Come hungry to McKinney Oktoberfest and experience an authentic German feast fit for King Ludwig himself! Featuring brats, sausages, schnitzel, strudel, funnel cakes, roasted almonds and much more.
Map of the Festival
Discover where all your favorites are this year.
Marktplatz
Experience Bavarian craftsmanship and traditional wares at the Arts and Crafts Marktplatz – it’s the place to find lasting memories of this year’s festival and gifts for the upcoming holiday season.
Learn more about the Marktplatz
Merchandise - Official
Visit the souvenir tent at McKinney Oktoberfest located on the Tennessee St. side of the Square, and get limited edition t-shirts.
See the 2022 shirt
Parking
- Oktoberfest admission and parking are free. Visit the Downtown Parking page and download the parking map
- Round-trip shuttle services will operate from First McKinney Baptist Church, 1615 E. Louisiana.
- Buses will leave every 15 minutes and will operate during these days/times:
- Friday - 4 p.m. to midnight
- Saturday - 10 a.m. to midnight
- Sunday - 12:30 p. m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Buses will leave every 15 minutes and will operate during these days/times:
- Lyft or Uber designated zone on the west side of Mitchell Park on Benge Street between Louisiana and Virginia.
Schedule
Meet the Brewmaster, cheer on the Weenie Dogs or polka to Brave Combo - find out when your favorite events are happening.
View the schedule of activities
Stein of Oktoberfest
Prost! Get your very own official McKinney Oktoberfest MassKrug (liter stein). This limited edition acrylic stein is sure to become a collector’s item and is yours for only $20 filled w/ two beers.
Find out how to get your MassKrug