OKTOBERFEST AT REAL ALE — SEPT. 26 → RESERVE YOUR STEIN →

OKTOBERFEST 2026

FREE ADMISSION

Saturday, September 26
Noon–6 PM
Blanco, Texas

GET THE MERCH
WIN A PARTY PACK

Win an Oktoberfest Party Pack

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

  • Real Ale stein + your first fill
  • Oktoberfest T-shirt
  • Real Ale Brewing Co. hat
  • $25 Taproom gift card

Prize value: $100

Enter by 11:59 PM CT on Friday, September 25. 

 

The winner must attend Real Ale Oktoberfest on September 26 to claim the prize.

This Giveaway Has Ended Thanks for your interest! Entries for the Oktoberfest Party Pack are now closed. But the party’s just getting started. Join us at Real Ale Oktoberfest today for beer, steins, live music, games and more.

PROST, Y'ALL

Real Ale Oktoberfest returns Saturday, September 26, from noon–6 PM at the brewery in Blanco, Texas.

Join us for live music from Czech Melody Masters, the Stein Hoist competition, a doggie costume contest, Hammerschlagen, games and prizes, bratwursts, pretzels, cold-conditioned Oktoberfest and plenty of steins.

Admission is free — come raise one with us in the Texas Hill Country.

HAMMERSCHLAGEN 

DOGGIE COSTUME CONTEST 

STEIN HOIST COMPETITION 

LIVE MUSIC 

BEER

FOOD

PARKING & FAQ

GET THE MERCH

Get your Oktoberfest gear before the party—or grab it while you’re here.

2026 STEIN + Fill

Pre-order your Oktoberfest merch and pick it up at the party on September 26.

Planning to compete? Select the Stein Hoist option at checkout.

RESERVE YOUR STEIN

2026 SHIRT

Oktoberfest 2026 Shirt

Order online now for shipping, or grab yours at Oktoberfest while supplies last.

ORDER ONLINE

HAMMERSCHLAGEN

1:00 – 3:00 PM, Final 4:00 PM

Grab a hammer and take your shot. 

Compete to see who can drive a nail into the stump first—one swing at a time.

DOGGIE COSTUME CONTEST

3:00 – 3:15 PM

Break out the lederhosen.

Dress up your pup in their Oktoberfest best and compete for prizes and bragging rights.

STEIN HOIST COMPETITION

3:15 – 3:45 PM

Think you can hold your beer?

Test your strength by holding a full 1L stein at arm’s length. Last stein standing wins.

Oktoberfest stein hoist

BEER

We’ll be pouring our Bavarian-style Oktoberfest lager, brewed with German malt, hops and yeast using traditional brewing methods.

Plus, look for a special cask-conditioned Oktoberfest pouring alongside it.

FOOD

Come hungry.

We’ll have bratwursts, flammkuchen and pretzels serving up the German-inspired classics you want alongside a cold Oktoberfest.

LIVE MUSIC

One last Oktoberfest with the Czech Melody Masters!

1:30 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

After years of bringing the polka, they’re making this their final Real Ale Oktoberfest—and they’ve told us they’re going all out. Come raise a stein and help us send them off properly. 🍺🎶

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Real Ale Brewing Co., Blanco, Texas
Time: 12PM – 6PM

  • Hammerschlagen: 1:00-3:00 PM, Final 4:00 PM
  • Live Music: 1:30-3:00PM, 4:00-5:30PM
  • Doggie Costume Contest: 3:00-3:15PM
  • Stein Hoist: 3:15-3:45PM


Parking & Getting Here
Plenty of free parking is available on-site. As always, please be respectful of our neighbors and surrounding properties.

Carpooling is Encouraged
There is no public transit or ride share in Blanco. Please drink responsibly or bring a designated driver.
Local lodging is available if you want to make a weekend of it!

What to Bring

  • Chairs, blankets, picnic items.
  • Pop-up tents allowed in the field (not in the Beer Garden).
  • Snacks & N/A beverages are welcome.
  • Outside alcohol is not allowed—period.
  • Food + N/A options will also be available on-site.

FAQ

Nope! Oktoberfest is free to attend and no ticket is required.

The Stein Hoist Competition is the only ticketed activity. To compete, select the Stein Hoist entry option when you purchase your commemorative 1L stein in advance.

Yes. Really. Even if it’s been decades since you’ve been carded.

Dogs are welcome – just keep them leashed, well-behaved, and please clean up after them.

Snacks and N/A beverages are welcome.
Absolutely no outside alcohol allowed.

Email info@realalebrewing.com