It’s celebrated all fall season longbratwursts, leiderhosen, and all.
Others made their homes in North Texas or in cities like Galveston, Houston and San Antonio.
To see for yourself, here are the 9 best Oktoberfest festivals hosted annually in Texas.

Oktoberfest fun in Fredericksburg.Credit:Gabriela Herman
This yearsWurstfesttakes place the first 10 days of November.
This years musical lineup includes the Walburg Boys, Czechaholics, Der Kleine Steins, and Yodel Blitz.
Proceeds benefit the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, which funds student scholarships and local art projects and concerts.

Gruene Hall in New Braunfels.Credit: Rush Jagoe
This yearsOktoberfesttakes place the first weekend in October at the Marktplatz downtown.
The wurstabendessen, a sausage dinner featuring German-style and Polish-style wurst.
Festivities take place on the grounds and streets surrounding First Lutheran Church in the historic downtown area.

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Food trucks will be on hand; bring your own lawn chair.
A portion of proceeds will be used to fund the renovation of the historic staircase at the 168-year-old building.
The official tapping of the keg takes place on Saturday, followed by a best dirndl and lederhosen competition.

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Who said Oktoberfest had to feature only German music?
Expect plenty of beer and German food, too.
TheOktoberfestfestivities take place the first Saturday in October at Flag Pole Hill north of White Rock Lake.

Oktoberfest fun in Texas.Credit:Gabriela Herman

Oktoberfest fun in Texas.Credit:Gabriela Herman

Oktoberfest fun in Texas.Credit:Gabriela Herman

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