Oktoberfest Southlake opens its 25th year at Southlake Town Square on Friday, Oct. 16, with free admission, three days of live music and the return of the Wiener Dog Race.
The festival, one of the largest three-day events in the area, runs through Sunday, Oct. 18. The Southlake Chamber of Commerce hosts the celebration, which draws more than 100,000 visitors a year, according to the event's official website. Admission and parking are free all three days.
Mayor Shawn McCaskill and Southlake Chamber of Commerce President Mark Guilbert spotlighted the anniversary in the latest SLK City Spotlight, a city video series, as reported by My Southlake News.
McCaskill previewed the opening night lineup on X on Oct. 12: a ceremonial keg tapping at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by 90 Proof Country at 5:30 p.m., Ashmore at 7:30 p.m. and AC/DC tribute band Back in Black at 9:30 p.m. Music plays across three stages throughout the weekend.
@McCaskillSL2022: "The 25th Oktoberfest Southlake starts Friday, October 16, 2026 October 16 at 5pm in Town Square with the ceremonial keg tapping, followed by music from 90 Proof Country, Ashmore, and AC/DC tribute Back in Black. Wiener dog races on Saturday morning. Prost!"
Saturday morning brings the Wiener Dog Costume Contest at 9:30 a.m. and the Wiener Dog Race at 10 a.m. The Stein Hoisting Contest runs Friday and Saturday evenings. A children's area offers games and face painting, and arts and crafts vendors line the festival grounds alongside food vendors serving bratwurst, pretzels and schnitzel.
Pets are welcome but must be leashed. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed. Free parking is available in the East Garage at 1451 Federal Way and the West Garage at 351 State St.
Festival hours:
- Friday, Oct. 16: 4–11 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 18: noon–7 p.m.
The full entertainment schedule is posted at OktoberfestSouthlake.com.
Upcoming community events:
- Saturday, Oct. 17: Colleyville Harvest Festival, featuring a new vendor market.
