Event info
Everything you need to know about attending the Triangle Oktoberfest.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 2, 2026
5:00 PM - Gates open... Willkommen!
5:30 PM - Keg Tapping Opening Ceremony... O'zapft is!
6:00 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #1)
7:00 PM - Wiener Dog Race
8:00 PM - KinderPlatz closes
8:15 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #2)
9:30 PM - Last beer pour... Prost!
10:00 PM - Doors closed... Auf Wiedersehen!
LIVE ON STAGE
ALL NIGHT - King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 3, 2026
12:00 PM - Gates open... Willkommen!
1:00 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #1)
2:00 PM - Wiener Dog Race #1
2:30 PM - Wiener Dog Parade (on Stage)
3:45 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #2)
5:00 PM - Wiener Dog Race #2
6:15 PM - Charity Presentation with NeighborUp
6:30 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #3)
7:00 PM - KinderPlatz closes
7:00 PM - Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest Contest
7:30 PM - Last beer pour... Prost!
8:00 PM - Doors closed... Auf Wiedersehen!
LIVE ON STAGE
ALL NIGHT - King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band
From entry to ein Prosit
ADMISSION
Bring your dachshund with you for FREE entry (even if you aren’t entering the race!)
All kids 15 years old or younger are FREE
Ages 16 or older: Tickets Required
Note:
Food and drinks are not included in the admission price
Tickets may be purchased in person at Koka Booth Amphitheatre’s Box Office Wednesday-Friday 10:00pm-4:00pm or 1 hour before gates open
100% of all proceeds from the event will go to the Triangle Oktoberfest Rotary Foundation for distribution to main beneficiary and our other charity partners
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FOOD & DRINKS
Attendees 21+ years old must have valid ID to purchase beer tickets
Beer/Wine/Cider are sold individualy by tickets and must be purchased at the venue ticket stations
Beer/Cider samplers are also available for unlimited tasting
Food is available from several vendors including the Rotary Brat Tent, The Wandering Wolf, Annelore’s German Bakery, a Place at the Table, and the Koka Booth Cafe must be purchased directly from the vendors
Credit and debit card purchases only at the venue (for all tickets and vendors)
About the venue
Triangle Oktoberfest is proudly hosted at the beautiful Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. To ensure you have the most current venue information regarding permitted items, prohibited items, weather policies, parking availability, payment options, and re-entry guidelines, please visit the official Koka Booth Amphitheatre website FAQs. The venue staff maintains all facility policies and will provide you with the latest information to help you plan your visit.
On the menu
On the menu
FOOD OPTIONS
Rotary BRat Tent
annelore’s german bakery
Bavarian bier pretzel • Oktoberfest herzen • Cheese pretzel blueberry • Peach kuchen slice • Morello cherry kuchen slice • Bee sting cake slice • Apple strudel • Linzer flower • Marzipan crescent • Chocolate-coconut macaroon • Lemon bar • Chocolate raspberry tulip • Whoopie pie • Triple chocolate brownie • German chocolate cookie • Chocolate chip cookie • Nutella-oat cookie
The Wandering Wolf (THE EMPIRE GIVES BACK)
The Bavarian Sausage Platter • Schnitzel Sandwich • CurryWurst • Scratch-Made German Salad Plate • Bratwurst on a roll with German Potato Salad • Mini potato pancakes • Boatload of Rosemary Fries
VENUE CAFE
the koka booth cafe’
Big Island Wagyu Burger • Garlic Sesame Tempura TOFU • The OG Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich • Buffalo Battered Cauliflower • Country Style Chicken Fingers • Giant Soft Pretzel • Chips and Queso • All Beef Hotdog • Crispy Tater Tots • Fresh Popcorn • Hubs Gourmet Peanuts • Assorted Chips
AVAILABLE SATURDAY ONLY go to full menu
Guten Appetit!
ON TAP AT THE WIESN
Drink tickets must be purchased at one of the 3 main point of sale tents.
GERMAN BEERS
the “big six”
Hofbräu
Paulaner
Hacker-Pschorr
Spaten
Bitburger
Ayinger
and MORE
local breweries
Aviator
Bombshell
Thirsty Skull
Raleigh Brewing
Crank Arm Brewing
Mason Jar Lager
Tobacco Wood Brewing
Gizmo
and MORE
other beverages
German Radlers
Triangle Wines
German Wine
Cider
Seltzer
Soda
Soft drinks
Water
Zum Wohl! Prost!
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.