Columbus Oktoberfest

Columbus Oktoberfest is a spirited tribute to German culture—beer, bratwursts, music, and festive joy gathering everyone under one wide Ohio sky.

Experience the Moment

  • Hear the oom-pah band start in the evening, watch the music swell, feel the camaraderie around you.

  • Bite into a bratwurst with sauerkraut and think about the families in Bavaria who’ve perfected recipes like this for centuries.

Ohio Expo Center / State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH

Annual – Early September

Vibe Check

Lively beer gardens and beer halls drawing on German heritage, with Polka bands, dance floors, and a festive “Gemütlichkeit” (warm, friendly atmosphere) vibe. Food vendors offering German staples: bratwursts, soft pretzels, sauerkraut, cream puffs, and other fest treats.