Activities

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People participating in a traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest event, with a woman and a man in traditional clothing on stage, a woman holding a microphone, and a small dog dressed in Bavarian attire. There are beer-themed decorations and banners in the background.

brass band • wiEner dog races • german competitions • kids zone • & more!

LIVE MUSIC

It’s not Oktoberfest without a brass band

King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band travels all the way from Orlando to celebrate and set the tone for the perfect Wiesn weekend. You’ll hear a variety of traditional German drinking songs and modern songs to give everyone something fun to bop around to.

Listen to their playlist to get in the mood →

Group of men in traditional Bavarian attire celebrating with beer mugs on stage at Oktoberfest event. Flags and banners hang behind them, and they are standing behind white podiums with the logo 'King Guys'.
Illustration of a keyboard and an accordion with musical notes in gold color.

Oktoberfest music includes both traditional German brass band styles intermingled with modern classics, and all shouted at the top of your lungs. In Munich beer tents, attendees usually sing until they have no voice left to complain about their hangover with the next day.

One of the most popular songs at a traditional Oktoberfest celebration is “Ein Prosit” which involves putting your mug up in the air, and when it’s done, toast those around you saying “Oans, zwoa, drei, g'suffa!” meaning “one, two, three, drink up!”

Inflatables • face painting • scavenger hunt • arts & crafts • yard games

KINDER PLATZ

Family fun can be found at the Kinder Platz

We want kids of all ages to enjoy their time at Triangle Oktoberfest. That's why we've set up family friendly activities.

Inflatables

Bounce around on inflatable slides to spend some energy

face painting

Talented artists will create fun designs the kids will love

Scavenger Hunt

Arts & Crafts

Follow the clues to discover hidden prizes

Make traditional Alpine Hats and Gingerbread Hearts

Yard Games

Play with the giant Connect 4 and Jenga games

People gathered at an outdoor event with a dog-themed game. A man in a Black shirt and a hat with a feather is engaged in the game. Several children and adults, some holding dogs or watching, are in the scene, with tents and a deck in the background.
Dogs competing in a race on a grassy field with a crowd of spectators watching from behind a barrier.

WIENER DOG RACES

one activity you don’t want to miss!

Over the course of the weekend, there will be 3 Wiener Dog Races: (updated Aug 2)

Friday ~ 7:00PM - 1st Race
Saturday ~ 2:00PM - 2nd Race (THIS RACE IS FULL)
Saturday ~5:00PM - 3rd Race

After the early 2PM race on Saturday, there will also be a parade where all dachshunds are welcome to join in the fun.

Reminder: 1 Free entry to Triangle Oktoberfest if you bring your wiener dog!
(racing or not/ but only dachsunds)

  • The dogs start from a gate on a straight-line course about 100’ long. We ask that one owner be with the dog at the start and another waiting at the finish line (if you don’t have two people we have plenty of volunteers to help). It is common for the dogs to “lose focus” during the race, but this is all part of the fun!

    • Only pure bred dachshunds are allowed to compete

    • Your dog must be current on all vaccinations to attend the event and race

    • Owners must keep their dogs on a leash at all times (when not racing)

    • Owners must pick up after their dogs for proper disposal

    • Race entries will be accepted until races are full, but no entries will be accepted after October 2nd at 11:59 PM

To register: *** ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for 2026 ***

submit your entry here

A group of men celebrating with beer at an Oktoberfest event, standing behind a table with a sign that reads "Stein Hoist." They are holding up large beer mugs, and some are smiling and cheering. The background has a wooden wall and a banner that says "Triang Oktoberfest."
People raising large beer mugs in a toast at an outdoor event with a wooded area in the background.

STEIN HOIST / MASSKRUGSTEMMEN

How long can you hold 32 ounces of beer in a heavy glass stein?

Last year's winners were able to hold their steins for a record of 9 minutes (men) and 6 minutes (women). The object of the competition is to not spill your beer, drop your arm, shake too much, or succumb to jeers of the crowd. Viel Glück!

Winners get accepted to the state championships!

  • Bring 2 beer tickets to the Beer Hoist table to enter the competition. Please be sure to watch the official stein hoisting video that demonstrates the rules and proper form.

    There will be 2 competitions on Friday and 4 on Saturday to determine this year’s Stein Hoist Champion. Winners of each competition will receive a prize!

Review the official steinholding rules →

Watch the official how-to video →

Two people dressed in traditional Bavarian attire standing on a stage, holding drinks, with a decorated background
People participating in a woodworking activity outdoors, using hammers on a large tree stump, with some wearing pink and green T-shirts.

MISS & MR. OKTOBERFEST

Ready to show off your traditional Oktoberfest attire?

We’re looking for the best dressed male and female wearing lederhosen and dirndl. The winner of the competition will be bestowed with the title of this year’s Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest!

  • Make your way to the stage around 6:30PM to prepare for the start of the competition. Everyone will have the chance to walk across the stage to be assessed by the judges and cheered on by the crowd.

  • Lederhosen, translated literally as “leather pants”, originated in Bavaria and were worn for hard physical work, as they were more durable than fabric garments. Traditional length of the pants were above the knee, to make them more durable for hunting, riding, and outdoor activities.

    A dirndl is a feminine dress, translated as “young woman”, which originated in the German Alps, in the 1600s. It consists of a tight bodice, full skirt, linen puff sleeved blouse and apron. Traditional dirndls vary in design between regions and even villages, with details indicating the place of origin and social status of the wearer.

SCHLAGEN HAMMER

it’s hammer time!

Schlagen Hammer, also known as "Stump" or "Nagelbalken" (German for "nail beam"), is a game where participants compete to drive nails into a large stump of wooden, often played at events like Oktoberfest. It’s an all-day activity that you and your group can play for fun. There are no prizes for winners, just bragging rights for winning this tradition!

  • The primary objective is to be the first to drive your nail completely into the wood, either flush with or below the surface. The game typically involves a cross-peen hammer or blacksmith's hammer and a large cross-section of soft hardwood. Each player gets a nail and takes turns swinging the hammer to drive their nail into the wood. Some variations allow players to try and drive down other players' nails. Players must use the wedge end of the hammer to strike the nail. Male players typically use one hand to swing, while female players may use both hands.

Want to make Oktoberfest unforgettable?

We’re always looking for volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks for the weekend. This could be ticket sales, food preparation, equipment set up, beer servers, help with the competitions and more.

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