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Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3

Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Booth Amphitheatre, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. Friday, October 2: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 3: 12 to 8 p.m. Check out a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Triangle! This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include live music, inflatables face painting yard games, beer, arts and crafts, and more. The highlight is the "Wiener Dog Race," as well as the "Wiener Dog Parade." Ticket Prices Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.: Ages 16 & Older: $31.42 Seniors (60+) or Military: $23.95 Ages 15 and younger: Free Free Entry with your Weiner Dog (1 free entry per dog). You get in free with a dachshund even if the dog is not racing. Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ages 16 & Older: $37.57 Seniors (60+) or Military: $31.42 Ages 15 & under are free. Free Entry with your Weiner Dog (1 free entry per dog). You get in free with a dachshund even if the dog is not racing. Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Ages 16 & Older: $31.42 Seniors (60+) or Military – $23.95 Ages 15 and younger: Free Free Entry with your Weiner Dog (1 free entry per dog). You get in free with a dachshund even if the dog is not racing. Triangle Oktoberfest Schedule Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM – Gates open… Willkommen! 5:30 PM – Keg Tapping Opening Ceremony… O'zapft is! 6:00 PM – Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #1) 7:15 PM – Wiener Dog Race 7:45 PM – Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #2) 9:00 PM – Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #3) Kinder Platz closes 9:45 PM – Last beer pour… Prost! 10:00 PM – Doors closed… Auf Wiedersehen! ALL NIGHT – King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band 6:00 PM & 7:15 PM – Miracle League of the Triangle Saturday, October 3, 2026 12:00 PM – Gates open… Willkommen! 1:00 PM – Charity Ceremony with Miracle League 1:15 PM – Masskrugstemmen (Stein Hoist #1) 2:30 PM – Wiener Dog Race #1 3:15 PM – Wiener Dog Parade

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Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3

When
Oct 2
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Booth Amphitheatre
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3
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Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3 runs Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

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