Event info
Everything you need to know about attending the Triangle Oktoberfest.
Triangle Oktoberfest Maps
parking BASICS
(Updated Oct 3 2025)
There will be a $5 per car charge for regular parking or $15 for preferred parking.
See Parking Details for more info.
parking DETAILS
(Updated Oct 3 2025)
GENERAL PARKING: General Parking in the Amphitheatre-owned lots will be available for $5. Please note that some local businesses may have parking fees in their lots. We accept credit/debit only.
PREFERRED PARKING: A limited number of PREFERRED parking spaces are available for purchase in advance and on the day of the event, if spaces are available. Preferred Parking is $15 per vehicle.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING: A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis with the proper hang tag or license plate.
DROP OFF & PICK-UP AREA: If using a taxi, Uber, etc please follow the signs & our Parking Staff to the drop-off/pick-up area. Rideshare Address: 11000 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518
If using Taxi Service/ Uber / Lyft or dropping off a friend/family member; Koka Booth Amphitheatre has a DESIGNATED drop off & pick up area. For the safety of all patrons please follow the signs to this designated area when arriving at the venue. Please do not drop off or pick up in any other areas.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 3, 2025
5:00 PM - Gates open... Willkommen!
5:30 PM - Keg Tapping Opening Ceremony... O'zapft is!
6:00 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #1)
7:15 PM - Wiener Dog Race
7:45 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #2)
9:00 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #3)
*Kinder Platz closes*
9:45 PM - Last beer pour... Prost!
10:00 PM - Doors closed... Auf Wiedersehen!
LIVE ON STAGE
ALL NIGHT - King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band
6:00 PM & 7:15 PM - Miracle League of the Triangle
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 4, 2025
12:00 PM - Gates open... Willkommen!
1:00 PM - Charity Ceremony with Miracle League
1:15 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #1)
2:30 PM - Wiener Dog Race #1
3:15 PM - Wiener Dog Parade
3:30 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #2)
4:45 PM - Wiener Dog Race #2
5:30 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #3)
6:45 PM - Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest Contest
7:00 PM - Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #4)
*Kinder Platz closes*
7:15 PM - Trip to Germany raffle winner announcement
7:45 PM - Last beer pour... Prost!
8:00 PM - Doors closed... Auf Wiedersehen!
LIVE ON STAGE
ALL NIGHT - King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band
2:30 PM, 4:45 PM & 6:45 PM - Miracle League of the Triangle
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: online ticket costs range from $20–$25, but purchasing tickets on the day will cost $5 more per ticket
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
View ticket prices by day
FOOD & DRINKS
Attendees 21+ years old must have valid ID to purchase beer tickets
Food and drink tickets must be purchased inside for beverages (beer, wine, water, soda) and for certain foods (kids meals and brats)
Food from The Wandering Wolf, Annelore’s German Bakery, 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 TICKETS
Food tickets must be purchased at the 3 main point of sale tents where beer tickets are sold.
BUTCHERS MARKET
FOOD TRUCKS
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 (EMPIRE EATS)
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.