Enjoy the Authentic German Festival Right in Charlotte!

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Oktoberfest

Saturdays & Sundays, September 13 – November 23, 2025

Event Highlights

Where: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

What to expect: Fall festival with premium-quality beers, authentic German food, and family-friendly activities

Cost: Live shows, most activities, and most rides included with park admission; Food, drink, and merchandise require separate purchase
Fall Admission & Add-Ons

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  • All-day park admission to enjoy Carowinds and its fall events.
  • Does not include access to haunted mazes or The Conjuring: Beyond Fear.

 

Plus applicable taxes & fees.

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Includes 26 Rides & Attractions

  • Bypass the regular lines on select rides & attractions
  • Valid on the date selected
  • Limited quantities available each day

 

Plus applicable taxes and fees. Admission not included. Rides subject to seasonal availability.

Traditional German Food, Beer, and Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina

Oktoberfest at Carowinds is a one-of-a-kind festival experience — chase the rush of roller coasters and appreciate the richness of a Bavarian brew in the same trip — it’s a winning combination like you’d find in Munich! Próst!

Capture the spirit of Bavaria during Carowinds' Oktoberfest and enjoy premium-quality beers and authentic German food like sizzling bratwurst or creamy, cheesy spätzle. Inspired by more than 200 years of history, our Oktoberfest offers a breadth of live entertainment and family-friendly activities for all ages.

Oktoberfest is part of Carowinds' fantastic lineup of fall events, including Tricks and Treats and SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® — it’s a season of celebration!

All entertainment, activities, and ride availabilities are subject to change.

Oktoberfest Food at Carowinds: German Cuisine and Festival Eats

Savor the flavors of German cuisine with a mouthwatering menu of Oktoberfest favorites at Carowinds. Enjoy succulent bratwurst or a warm pretzel before treating your sweet tooth with a classic treat. The culinary selections during Oktoberfest at Carowinds are perfect for any palate — pair tasty, traditional food with drinks, thrills, and music to have an Oktoberfest celebration that you’ll never forget.

Craft Beer and German Brews at Carowinds

Find a familiar favorite or discover a soon-to-be-classic brew — Carowinds' Oktoberfest offers a wide selection of beers, many of which are in limited circulation! Sip a crisp lager or savor a refreshing German-style ale as you explore the park’s vibrant autumn atmosphere — the leaves may be falling, but your spirits will stay sky-high with all the thrills and entertainment at Carowinds.

Live Oktoberfest Entertainment and Music at Carowinds

Get into the spirit of Oktoberfest with lively performances and toe-tapping music at Carowinds. With a stein of German beer and the sounds of traditional Oktoberfest music in the air, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight to Munich!

Oktoberfest Things to do at Carowinds

Keg Tapping Ceremony

Let Oktoberfest begin! Each festival day kicks off with a ceremony keg tapping.

Games

Grab a drink and your family and play yard games such as cornhole, horseshoes and more. 

Color-by-Numbers

Showcase your artistic side and help us complete our Oktoberfest color-by-numbers mural. 

Brat Eating Contest

Love brats? Face off with other guests and stuff your face at our friendly—and filling—Brat Eating Contest.  

Authentic Live Music

Polka bands and instrumentalists provide an authentic ambiance around the festival, making you feel like you’ve been transported to Germany. 

Fall at Carowinds

With family-friendly daytime Halloween activities, world class rides and roller coasters, and more fun adventures, there so much more to explore at Carowinds this fall. 

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