On nowOct 2–4Hafen Marina Mücheln, Halle3 days
Oktoberfest turns up in Apolda as autumn sets in. Beer festivals and beer halls start the run with live music and giant steins, dancing takes over, and the polka stays optional. The communal tables do the rest, bratwurst and pretzels arriving steadily and the German food holding it together. One good beer with friends is a night. Check what's happening for Oktoberfest 2026 in Apolda, see which one fits, and book your tickets while there's still room.
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Nothing is listed in Apolda yet, so here is what is on nearby.
On nowOct 2–4Hafen Marina Mücheln, Halle3 days

Sat, Oct 3Quedlinburger Wiesn

Fri, Oct 9Quedlinburger Wiesn

Sat, Oct 10Quedlinburger Wiesn

Oct 10–11Sportpark Friesenstadion Sangerhausen, Nordhausen2 days

Oct 15–18Innenstadt Weißenfels, Markkleeberg4 days

Oct 16–17Festplatz Augenquelle / Schützenplatz Bad Lauterberg, Lutterstrasse, Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Bad Sachsa2 days

Oct 17–18Festplatz „Jahnsportplatz”, Blankenburg (Harz)2 days
€27.82 – €54.45
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Outfits, steins and party kit for the season. Check delivery dates before you order.
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Dirndl dressBodice, blouse, skirt and apronShop on Amazon
Men's lederhosenLeather shorts, braces and allShop on Amazon
Alpine hatGreen felt, with the featherShop on Amazon
Trachten suspendersThe look for less, over any checked shirtShop on Amazon
Lidded beer steinCeramic, with a pewter lidShop on Amazon
Das Boot glassThe boot-shaped party glassShop on Amazon
Hammerschlagen gameA stump, nails, a hammer: first nail flush winsShop on Amazon
Bavarian flagBlue-and-white diamonds for the yardShop on Amazon
Pretzel saltCoarse salt for homemade BreznShop on Amazon
Baby lederhosenFor the smallest guestShop on Amazon
Hot-dog dog costumeFor the dachshund racesShop on Amazon Asked and answered
Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach of Apolda, in Halle, Quedlinburg, Nordhausen and Markkleeberg and more. The soonest is Oktoberfest Marina Mücheln 2026 in Halle, on Oct 2–4.
Munich's Oktoberfest runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese. It is on now: today is day 14.
Worth the trip
Where the season is the whole city's business, from Munich's meadow to a Bavarian village in the Cascades.
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Fredericksburg, TXHill Country's German town
New Ulm, MNSettled by Germans in 1854
DenverDenver Oktoberfest, since 1969
MilwaukeeBrew City's German roots
ChicagoStreet fests all season
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