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Oktoberfest 2026 in Columbus

Oktoberfest reaches Columbus once autumn commits. Beer festivals and Bavarian nights come with live music, giant steins and dancing, and nobody checks whether the lederhosen are yours. Bring a group and the food decides it, bratwurst and pretzels on nearly every menu and long tables that fill in behind you. If a good beer with friends is the plan, fine. Take a look at Oktoberfest 2026 events and parties across Columbus, see what fits, and book your tickets before they run out.

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Oktoberfest events near Columbus

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Sat, Oct 3501 N Howard Ave, Landrum

Oktoberfest

11:00 AM

Live music

Oct 9–11Union Sq, Hickory, NC 28601, United States3 days

Hickory’s Oktoberfest

5:00 PM

Live musicFamily-friendly

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Oktoberfest in Columbus: the basics

Is there an Oktoberfest near Columbus?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach of Columbus, in Greenville, Asheville, Gastonia and Landrum and more. The soonest is NOMA Oktoberfest 2026 in Greenville, on Oct 2–3.

When is Oktoberfest in Munich in 2026?

Munich's Oktoberfest runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese. It is on now: today is day 11.

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