North Texas has 12 Oktoberfests on tap this fall, with events across Dallas-Fort Worth from mid-September into late October. The list includes Trucktoberfest at The Truck Yard, Spocktoberfest at Celestial Beerworks, Six Flags Oktoberfest, and major celebrations in Addison, Fort Worth, and McKinney. Other stops include Celina, Frisco, Legacy Hall in Plano, Barktoberfest in downtown Plano, Southlake, and Oktoberfest Dallas at Flag Pole Hill Park. Trucktoberfest on Sept. 12 features a stein-hoisting contest, a wiener dog race, a pretzel-eating contest, and chicken dance contest at Truck Yard Dallas. Spocktoberfest also lands on Sept. 12, with lager tappings, live music from Baba Yaga Orkestar, German-inspired dishes, and stein-holding and chugging competitions. The calendar stretches through Oct. 24, with many events offering free admission and some charging for tickets or age-based entry.
