Knoxville Oktoberfest

ACTIVITIES & ATTIRE

SHOW OFF AND SHOW OUT!

Contests for All!

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MASSKRUGSTEMMEN

Stein-Hoisting Contest

Have you ever had the urge to be in a decent level of discomfort while people stare at you? Then boy! Do we have the contest for you! Click below to find out more!

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RUNNING OF THE WIENERS

Weiner Dog Race

Occurring on 1.OCT.23 at 3:30PM, an event that appreciates when you show off your wiener! The winning pups receive PetSmart giftcards so sign your furry friend up below!

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BRATWURST WETTESSEN

Bratwurst Eating Contest | $10 Entry Fee

10 minutes of bratwursts to the face bring out some fierce competitors. Dinner, crowd cheers, an impressive prize, and (let’s face it) everyone is walking away a full-bellied winner.

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DIRNDL VS LEDERHOSEN

Best-Dressed Contest

Judged on authenticity, overall look, crowd cheer, and judge’s opinion. Oh! It also doesn’t hurt to add in some performance points. Time to show off!

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Dress to Impress

Clothes are a huge part of every culture – especially Oktoberfest!

DIRNDL: THEN & NOW

Learn about the origin of the Dirndl and how history has impacted how it looks today.

LEDERHOSEN... WHO KNEW?

You’ve likely heard of Lederhosen, but how much do you actually know?

BRING IT ALL TOGETHER

It takes more than a patterned shirt or apron to create these cultural outfits!

Some More Ways to Celebrate...

Here’s a look at what we do to help make your Oktoberfest with us a memorable one!

Specialty Beer Releases
Oktoberfest Plates & Brunch
Live Polka Music
Oktoberfest Memorabilia
UT Watch Parties
5AM Barrel Tapping Ceremony
126 BERNARD AVE.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
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(800) 245-9764

Schulz Bräu Brewing, LLC.

DIRNDL: THEN & NOW

‘Dirndl’ originates from the term ‘diernen’ of the women workers from Bavarian & Austrian farms in the 19th century. With its origin in laborious conditions, dirndl aprons were often made from spare bed sheets or other used cloth. But like in recent trends, city folk were drawn to the simplicity of these country fashions to introduce a “traditional” look into their closet.

With this, dirndl fashion spiraled into a more “festive” wear with puffed sleeves, metal & bead embellishments, various patterns, and bodices. If you plan on travelling to Germany for your next Oktoberfest, be sure to look into what your dirndl says about you! Different add-ons, colors, and lengths can send a message to those you meet.

LEDERHOSEN... WHO KNEW?

Lederhosen are often the number one piece of clothing that comes to mind when people think of Bavaria or Oktoberfest. However, there’s quite a bit to know about this leather pant.

Great for either hot or cold weather, these pants do have different points of functionality to appreciate. One of the most important aspects? How well they hold up against beer spills! Whether it’s the spills, the length, or the option of going commando, the Catholic church doesn’t look fondly upon this cultural fashion – to the point that they were deemed “immoral” by the archbishop of Munich in 1913!

BRING IT ALL TOGETHER

It’s your day to celebrate Oktoberfest. You’ve dawned your lederhosen/dirndl. You’ve bought the pants, shirts, apron, bodice… but something’s missing. That’s where the accessories come into play! No lederhosen or dirndl is complete without them. For dirndls, this can include jewelry like chokers, shawls, braided hair & ribbons, and frilled socks. For lederhosen, you may add hats, pins, and knee-high socks.