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OctoBullFest

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

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Venue: Bull City Burger & Brewery, Durham

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Category: Community

Live music Friday and Saturday night from 5 to 8 p.m. Balloon Man Mike will be there for the kids Saturday from 11:30-2 p.m.They will have authentic​ ​bratwurst​ ​for​ ​the​ ​event,​ ​​served​ ​on​ ​house-baked​ ​buns.​ Not to mention soft pretzels, and OctoBullfest Mustard/Mushroom Fries. There is always wine and beer available, including the ​Octoberfest​ ​lager​ ​aptly named​ ​“Stierstadt” (German​ ​for​ ​Bull​ ​City) which is brewed once yearly​ ​for​ ​the​ ​event.​

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Community · Durham

OctoBullFest

“Go Saturday at noon so the kids get balloons while you grab lunch.”

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Fri, Sep 18, 2026
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OctoBullFest is an annual autumn celebration hosted by Bull City Burger and Brewery in Durham featuring seasonal German food, live music, and children's entertainment. If you are planning to attend, note that the live music runs Friday and Saturday evenings, but the best window for kids is Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. when Balloon Man Mike is on-site. Admission to the event area is free, but you will pay individually for your food and drinks. Street parking in downtown Durham can be tight on weekends, so aim for the nearby Chapel Hill Street parking garage to save yourself a long search for a spot. This is a smart weekend pick because it offers a relaxed, open-air environment where parents can enjoy a quality local draft while kids stay entertained with balloon animals and live tunes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an admission fee for OctoBullFest?
No, entry to the event is free. You only pay for the food and beverages you order.
When is the best time to bring children?
Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. is the ideal window for kids, as the balloon artist will be there to entertain them.

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Schedule

OctoBullFest runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026. It repeats every friday.

Getting There

Bull City Burger & Brewery is at 107 E. Parrish St. #105, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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