# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Third Annual Downtown Jacksonville Oktoberfest - Presented by The Clove Hitch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for our Third Annual Downtown Oktoberfest! 🍻

Downtown Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of community, tradition, small business, and downtown revitalization. This family-friendly street festival brings together 25+ local businesses and vendors, food trucks, live music, artists, and interactive games and activities for all ages.

What you can expect:

- FREE admission & entertainment
- Live music all day
- Expanded vendor market
- Stein holding competitions
- Bratwurst eating competitions
- Best dressed contest
- Community talent stage
- Food trucks
- Limited merch drops
- Kinder Corner (Kids zone!)
- Local partnerships & sponsors
- Special German-inspired menu from Overruled
- Friday Kick-Off Event in partnership with Jacksonville Fleet Feet

We’re excited to welcome Paulaner as an official partner for this year’s event! This means more giveaways, more sponsored activities, and of course, more Paulaner!

Stay tuned as we continue announcing local partnerships and sponsors that help make this event what it’s always been—rooted in downtown and built for the community.

Musicians, vendors, and sponsors: visit the Oktoberfest link on our website to submit an inquiry!

Downtown Oktoberfest is intentionally designed to drive foot traffic to downtown brick-and-mortar businesses, highlight local makers and performers, and invite residents and visitors alike to experience, explore, and support Downtown Jacksonville.

***Vendor applications are not open yet. All official communication and inquiries will come directly from The Clove Hitch Beer Company’s official social media pages or email. Downtown Oktoberfest is not affiliated with any other Oktoberfest events or organizations.***
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/third-annual-downtown-jacksonville-oktoberfest-presented-by-the-clove-hitch/200030053389414
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, live-music, food-drinks, kids, performances, festivals, workshops, art, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 761

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jacksonville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 622 Court St, Jacksonville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28540
- **lat**: 34.75065
- **long**: -77.43092
- **full address**: 622 Court St, Jacksonville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28540

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Third Annual Downtown Jacksonville Oktoberfest - Presented by The Clove Hitch being held?
  - **A:** Third Annual Downtown Jacksonville Oktoberfest - Presented by The Clove Hitch takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at 622 Court St, Jacksonville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28540.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Third Annual Downtown Jacksonville Oktoberfest - Presented by The Clove Hitch?
  - **A:** Third Annual Downtown Jacksonville Oktoberfest - Presented by The Clove Hitch is organized by The Clove Hitch Beer Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Third Annual Downtown Jacksonville Oktoberfest - Presented by The Clove Hitch is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jacksonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 760+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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