September 25-27, 2026
La Villita San Antonio
FREE Cultural and Culinary Event
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family-friendly festivities in the heart of San Antonio as La Villita once again transforms into a celebration of culture, community, and fun! Our second-annual Oktoberfest brings together the sights, sounds, and flavors of Europe in a joyful South Texas setting.
Not Just for Adults—Fun for the Kinder Too!
Bring the whole family! Kids will love face painting, balloon art, games, and other hands-on activities throughout the weekend. There’s something for guests of all ages to enjoy!
OKTOBERFEST IN LA VILLITA
Weekend Highlights
Three days of music, culture, food and Oktoberfest traditions throughout Historic La Villita & Maverick Plaza.
3 PM – 10 PM
Live Entertainment
Czech performances • Live music • Opening festivities
Oktoberfest Traditions
Keg tapping • Stein hoisting • Beer Garden
Culinary Experiences
Kolache demos • Beer demonstrations
11 AM – 10 PM
Live Entertainment
Live bands • Accordion music
Dance & Culture
Traditional dancers • Czech cultural performances
Oktoberfest Traditions
Keg tapping • Stein hoisting • Beer Garden
Culinary Experiences
Kolache demos • Cooking demonstrations
12 PM – 7 PM
Live Entertainment
Live bands • Czech performances
Dance & Culture
Traditional music • Cultural entertainment
Oktoberfest Traditions
Keg tapping • Beer Garden
Culinary Experiences
Kolache & cooking demonstrations
Activities and entertainment take place throughout the day. Programming is subject to change.
FREE EVENT
Festival Highlights
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Opening Ceremony Friday afternoon with San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and Blažena Galiová, mayor of Šardice, Czech Republic
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Media & Industry Event Friday, featuring complimentary bier steins for guests with business or media IDs, or business cards from local hotel and hospitality staff and partners.
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A special delegation of more than 60 visitors and musicians from the Czech Republic
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Special guests from the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, Texas.
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Performances by German, Polish, and Czech musicians and bands along with a dance performance by the Alsatian Dancers of Texas
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Cooking demonstrations with kolaches, pierogi, gingerbread, and more!
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Hands-on crafts, cookies, films, and fun in the Cos House in La Villita on Saturday, featuring Polish, Czech, and German activities for all ages
Starring Chefs
Aarón Juvera
Southerleigh
Sergio Remolina
Chef. Johnny Hernandez
La Gloria
Chef. John Carpenter
La Cantera Resort
Chef. Denise Mazel
Little Gretta in Boerne
Joanna Asia Gonczar
Apolonia Catering
Chef. Flor Vergara
La Gloria
Chef. Laurent Réa
Mon Chou Chou
Chef. Janie Romo
Ms Chocolatier
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
Thank you to our sponsors
Event Highlights
Experience a vibrant celebration with live music, dance performances, and cultural entertainment. Shop local vendors and artisans, enjoy keg tapping and a Stein-Hoisting Competition, and savor German, Czech, Polish, and Alsatian cuisine. Don’t miss wine and beer tastings, chef demos, and heritage showcases!
“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
September 25-27, 2026 | Historic La Villita, San Antonio, TX
La Villita Historic Village
418 Villita St., San Antonio, TX 78205