OktOBERfest

Sep-21-2018 thru Oct-28-2018

There is no better way to experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains in the fall than OktOBERfest at Ober Gatlinburg. The beautiful orange and reds of the trees and pleasant weather make it a festival to remember. This year, Ober Gatlinburg’s 9th Annual OktOBERfest will be held from September 21-October 28. It takes place every October and celebrates some of the time-honored traditions of the original OktOBERfest in Munich, Germany. There are an abundance of activities geared for all ages, so everyone is welcome! The Bavarian cuisine is one of the main highlights of OktOBERfest. Most of the food is German-inspired and is derived from recipes from traditional Bavarian festivals. Dishes include but are not limited to schnitzel, bratwurst, strudel, turkey legs, pretzels and sauerkraut. If there is not a taste for German food in your palate, there are other eateries on site that will offer meals suited to your taste and overall budget. A great accompaniment to the food is beer. An Outdoor Bier Garten is open every day for beer sampling, and a beer tent will be available for festival-goers who are 21 and over. Along with the authentic German cuisine and beer, you can also look forward to outdoor games and the Oompah Band. The band dresses in authentic lederhosen while performing traditional Bavarian folk dances, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels, and more! They have multiple performances daily during OktOBERfest. When you have had your fill of yodeling, schnitzel and Bavarian beer, you can enjoy everything else that Ober Gatlinburg has to offer. Some of the activities include the new Ski Mountain Coaster, the Indoor Ice Skating Rink, the Alpine Slide, the Chair Swing, the Scenic Chairlift, the Amaze’n Maze, Mini-Golf, a full arcade, and the Wildlife Encounter. Remember to bring your camera along to capture the memories, as well as the gorgeous views from high above the City of Gatlinburg. This is an event you won't want to miss! Allow Ober Gatlinburg to provide you with an experience that you will never forget!