Oktoberfest Pittsburgh: Honoring the authentic German recipe for a good time Oct. 2 - Oct. 12, 2025
Celebrate Bavarian tradition in the ‘burgh with live music, food, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy authentic German fare and a biergarten under the festival tent, shop for unique merch, and cheer on competitors in the Stein Holding contest. Kids and adults alike can join in Karneval-style games and activities, while Oompah bands and polka tunes keep the energy high all day and into the night.
Admission is free! Tickets are required for select activities. Food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages (21+) are available for purchase.
Oktoberfest Pittsburgh is presented by Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Flyspace Productions.
Pittsburgh dignitaries, PDP leaders and partners backstage at the launch of Oktoberfest Pittsburgh (Left to Right: Shannon Baker, Gatesman; Lucas Piatt, UFC Gym & Piatt Companies; Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive; Jeremy Waldrup, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership; Matt Galluzzo, Riverlife; and Jen Owen, Flyspace Productions)
A Karneval will find its home on the Roberto Clemente Bridge and will deliver a wide range of games and activities. A Ferris wheel will anchor the Karneval at the crest of the bridge, providing scenic views of the Allegheny, Point and Downtown. The Ferris wheel is co-produced with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Riverlife, a local nonprofit that conserves Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, and Flyspace Productions. Tickets for the Ferris wheel will cost $7 and are available for purchase here. The Karneval games include High Strike, Bottle Ring Toss, Duck Pond, Oktoberfest Wheel of Fun, Clowning Around and Pig Race. Tickets to play can be purchased at the Karneval Ticket Booth and prices will vary per game. Families can also enjoy face paintings designed by Face Paint Pittsburgh and Kinderplay. UFC Gym is sponsoring Oktoberfest Pittsburgh’s “Feats of Strength” competition, which will include events like stein holding, keg races and other team or individual events.
PDP sponsors and local dignitaries participate in a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding competition during the Oktoberfest Pittsburgh announcement)
Between Oct. 2-12, Oktoberfest will be open daily at specific times:
- Weekdays: Noon to 8 p.m.
- Weekends: Noon to 10 p.m.
For email updates, activity tickets and event details, visit www.oktpgh.com.
