Sep 19, 2024 - Things to Do

Five ways to celebrate Oktoberfest in NWA

Alex Golden

Illustration of a mug of beer with the foam in the shape of a globe — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Oktoberfest — a two-week long celebration of Bavarian culture — starts Saturday. And for those of you who aren't making it to Germany this year, here's how you can take part at home.

🪗 Enjoy music from a live accordionist, food trucks, games and some German lager at Natural State Beer Company on Saturday in Rogers.

🛍 Explore a market while sipping a Festbier, Kölsch or Märzen at Bentonville Brewing Company on Saturday.

🍺 Have some beer cheese dip and brats at Crisis Brewing on Sunday in Fayetteville.

🌭 Get ready for a German feast with schnitzel, brats and sauerkraut at Columbus House Brewery on Sept. 28 in Fayetteville.

🍻 Try beers from Ivory Bill Brewing, Bentonville Brewing Company, Flyway Brewing, Crisis Brewing Company and Lost Forty Brewing at a festival hosted by Main Street Siloam Springs on Sept. 28 at Creekside Taproom. Get tickets for $25.

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