Get ready for a weekend of German food, live music, carnival rides, and plenty of family fun! Redstone Family and MWR, along with Woody Anderson Ford, are bringing Oktoberfest back to the Redstone Arsenal Activity Field September 25-27.
The three-day celebration is open to the public, so you do not need special Redstone Arsenal access to attend. From schnitzel and steins to polka music and carnival rides, there is plenty happening throughout the weekend.
Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest 2026
When: September 25-27, 2026
Where: MWR Activity Field, 3732 Aerobee Road, Redstone Arsenal
Hours:
Friday: 5 PM-11 PM
Saturday: Noon-11 PM
Sunday: Noon-6 PM
Visitors should enter Redstone Arsenal through Gate 10 on Patton Road. The gate will open 30 minutes before the festival begins each day.
German Food and Drinks
Come hungry! Oktoberfest will feature plenty of German favorites, including schnitzel, bratwurst, and warm pretzels served under the giant white Festhalle Tent.
Adults can also enjoy authentic German Paulaner beer served in traditional steins. Beer will be available at Midway and inside the Festhalle Tent.
Live German Music
The Festhalle Tent will also be the place to catch live music throughout the celebration. Two-time Grammy nominee Ted Lange and the Alpen Power Band will bring traditional German music and plenty of opportunities to break out your best polka moves.
Grab some food, find a spot under the tent, and enjoy one of Oktoberfest’s signature traditions.
Carnival Rides and Games
Oktoberfest isn’t just about the food and music. The festival includes a full carnival experience with rides and games for kids, teens, and adults.
For anyone planning to spend plenty of time on the rides, the $25 admission option includes event entry and all-day rides.
Oktoberfest Admission
There are two admission options:
$25 All-Day Ride Pass
Includes admission to Oktoberfest plus all-day carnival rides.
$15 General Admission
Includes admission to enjoy the food, live music, games, and festival atmosphere. Carnival rides are not included.
Parking is free.
New Cashless Options for 2026
There is an important payment change to know before you go. Oktoberfest will be partially cashless this year in an effort to reduce lines for food and beverages.
Admission is cash only. Cash can also be used for carnival games and carnival food.
German food and beverages sold at Midway and inside the Festhalle Tent will be cashless. Guests will need to use a debit card, credit card, or mobile payment option for those purchases.
Bringing both cash and a card or mobile payment option will make it easier to enjoy everything at the festival.
Open to the Public
You do not need special Redstone Arsenal access to attend Oktoberfest. The event is open to the public, with festival traffic entering through Gate 10 on Patton Road.
Whether you’re coming for the carnival rides, German food, live music, a cold Paulaner, or a little bit of everything, Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest offers three days to celebrate one of the area’s favorite fall traditions.
Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest
September 25-27, 2026
MWR Activity Field
3732 Aerobee Road, Redstone Arsenal
