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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Butler County

Raise a stein and yell 'prost!'

Oktoberfest is originally a German fall festival that takes place during the month of September. However, many cities around the world have adopted the tradition and host their own events to welcome the beginning of fall. 

Oxtoberfest

From German beers, to dirndls, polka music, and classic German cuisine, check out our list below to celebrate Oktoberfest in Butler County, Ohio. 

Oxtoberfest

WHERE: Uptown Oxford

WHEN: September 21, 2024

Oxtoberfest

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The third annual Oxtoberfest will be Oxford's own take on the German themed, fall festival. This family-friendly event will include:

  • Stein Holding Contests
  • Local Artisans & Vendors
  • Live Music
  • German Beer
  • German Cuisine

Guests are encouraged to dress up! 

Oktoberfest at Third Eye Brewing

WHEN: September 7, 2024

WHERE: Third Eye Brewing | Hamilton, Ohio

Third Eye's first annual Oktoberfest celebration will feature: 

  • Live German music with the Bergstrasse Boys from 5-9 PM
  • Oktoberfest & German-style beers
  • Beerionette Challenge
  • Crowler Pull for Charity
  • Stein Holding Competition
  • German Oktoberfest food specials including Third Eye's famous goetta and sauerkraut balls. 
  • Commemorative 20oz Oktoberfest Mugs will be for sale (while supplies last)

Figtoberfest

WHEN: September 14, 2024

WHERE: FigLeaf Brewing | Middletown, Ohio

Figleaf

Figtoberfest is back! Enjoy FigLeaf Brewing's finest beers on tap including their Oktoberfest and a potato pancakes special while supplies last!​ The event will include: 
  • Vendor Valley from 12-4pm: Shop local vendors and crafters while you sip on Oktoberfest beer!
  • Water Pong Tournament starting at 5pm: Do you and your partner have what it takes to beat the taproom?
  • Costume Contest starting at 6:30pm: Dust off that lederhosen and strut your stuff.
  • The Red Hot Cinci Peppers take the stage at 7pm!

German-Inspired Beers

FigLeaf Brewing
3387 Cincinnati - Dayton Road | Middletown, Ohio

  • Oktoberfest (Festbier), 5.7% ABV

FigLeaf

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Gravel Road Brewing
916 1st Avenue | Middletown, Ohio

  • Twilight Cleric (Dunkel Leichtbier), 4.8% ABV

Gravel Road Brewing

Voodoo Brewing
9456 Water Front Drive | West Chester, Ohio

  • Schnitzengiggle (Traditional Oktoberfest), 5.9% ABV

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N.E.W. Ales Brewing
1330 Manchester Avenue | Middletown, Ohio

  • Post Mow Lawn (Kölsch), 4.2% ABV
  • Middie Märzen Beer, 5.4% ABV
  • Holtgrewe Dunkel Beer, 4.9% ABV

New Ales

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Grainworks Brewing Company
7790 Service Center Drive | West Chester, Ohio

  • Oktoberfest (Märzen), 5.7% ABV
  • Bavarian Princess (Bavarian Wheat Ale), 5.2% ABV
  • Schauer Bier (German Pilsner), 4.9% ABV

Grainworks

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Municipal Brew Works
20 High Street | Hamilton, Ohio

  • Walk in the Park (German Hop Variant), 4.7% ABV
  • 1791 Oktoberfest, 7% ABV

Fretboard Brewing
103 Main Street | Hamilton, Ohio

  • Rockin' the Rhein (Oktoberfest Lager), 5.5% ABV
  • Electric Llama (Bavarian Style IPA), 5.7% ABV

Fretboard Brewing

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Third Eye Brewing
850 S Erie Blvd | Hamilton, Ohio

  • Drittes Auge Festbier (Oktoberfest Lager), 5.7% ABV
  • Most Hefinitely (Hefeweizen), 5% ABV
  • Black Cosmos (Schwarzbier), 5% ABV
  • Untapped Potential (Kölsch), 5% ABV

Sonder Brewing
9558 Civic Centre Blvd | West Chester, Ohio

  • Oktoberfest, 5.5% ABV
  • Nocturnal (Dark Lager), 5.6% ABV
  • Voss (Kölsch), 4.8% ABV
  • Hefeweizen (German Style Wheat Beer), 5.4% ABV

Sonder Brewing

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German Cuisine

Steinkeller Bavarian Bier Hall
15 East High Street | Oxford, Ohio

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Try one of over 22 different authentic German biers along with a schnitzel and spätzle or their famous Reuben at this Bavarian beer hall in Oxford.