FREE Cultural and Culinary Event
September 20-22, 2024
Friday, 3 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday, 12 pm to 7 pm
Maverick Plaza located at the corner of
Alamo and Nueva Streets, San Antonio
Get ready as La Villita transforms into a culinary and cultural festival of food, fun, and celebration during Oktoberfest at La Villita. Set in the city’s oldest neighborhood, Oktoberfest in La Villita takes place from September 20-22. Maverick Plaza will be the place of this three-day festival, bringing together the best of German, Czech, Polish, and Alsatian traditions.
Music and Culinary Demos
Savor the Flavors of Europe
Savor the authentic flavors of Europe as renowned area chefs showcase their culinary expertise. Indulge in mouthwatering jägerschnitzel, tantalizing charcuterie, cured meats, pork chops, pierogies, kolaches, handmade pretzels, and savory Alsatian and German sausages. Pair these delectable dishes with Hill Country wines, Texas craft beers, and authentic German brews.
Starring Chefs
Cured, Landrace, and Spurs Club at The Rock
Chef. Steve McHugh
La Gloria and numerous area restaurants
Chef. Johnny Hernandez
Southerleigh Fine Foods & Brewery
Chef. Aaron Juvera
Little Gretta in Boerne
Chef. Denise Mazel
Apolonia Catering
Chef. Asia Gonczar
La Gloria Molino
Chef. Flor Vergara
Mon Chou Chou
Chef. Laurent Réa
Laurel Cafe
Chef. Sergio Remolina
Help us Support Our Cultural Events and Youth Education.
Your donation will benefit Kitchen Campus, our nonprofit organization with a mission to connect youth to culinary opportunities through education and advocacy.
Special Thanks to Our Title Sponsor
Noble Texas Builder
Beyond the Food
Beyond the food, experience the dynamic atmosphere with live bands, colorfully costumed dance troupes, captivating arts and crafts, and engaging cultural demonstrations. Discover the fascinating connections between Central and Eastern European influences and San Antonio’s rich heritage. Enjoy beer keg-tapping events, beer stein-hoisting contests, special cultural arts performances, and family fun.
Thank you to our sponsors
Event Highlights
Experience a vibrant celebration filled with a variety of exciting highlights! Enjoy live music and captivating entertainment, including performances by costumed dance troupes and bands. Explore a marketplace featuring vendors, local artisans, and retailers, offering unique goods and crafts. Witness the Old World charm of a traditional beer keg tapping, and test your strength in a lively Stein-Hoisting Competition. Savor authentic German, Czech, Polish, and Alsatian cuisine, prepared by renowned local chefs during cooking demonstrations. Discover the rich flavors of Hill Country wines and craft beers through special tasting events. Immerse yourself in cultural demonstrations, educational conversations on community and heritage, and enjoy plenty of shopping opportunities.
“Oktoberfest at La Villita is a celebration of San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing some of the European influences that came to shape the city it is today,” says Rene Capistran of Noble Texas Builders, title sponsor of the event.
“Noble is committed to the communities we serve, so we’re pleased to honor the confluences of cultures so integral to San Antonio’s unique story. We also champion youth education and the nonprofit Kitchen Campus Foundation, so we’re happy they’re beneficiaries of this event.”
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
OKTOBERFEST in LA VILLITA 2024
Date: September 20-22, 2024.
Time: Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Maverick Plaza in La Villita, San Antonio (Corner of Alamo and Nueva Streets downtown, adjacent to the River Walk at Arneson River Theatre).
Featured Breweries and Wine Makers
La Villita Historic Village
418 Villita St., San Antonio, TX 78205