Take part in German traditions at the Patriot Place Oktoberfest Celebration presented by Mass Appeal Draught House & Grille. The fun consists of live music, traditional German activities & games, family fun and much more! This event is free and open to the public.

Oktoberfest Celebration is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain, some event locations may change. Please follow Patriot Place on social media for any weather-related changes.

Activities & Entertainment Include:

Ceremonial Keg Tap

• 12 PM: The festivities begin with a traditional keg tapping to mark the start of Oktoberfest

Traditional Music & Dancing

• 12 PM: Live Traditional German Music from the TubaFrau Hofbrau Band perform at Mass Appeal Draught House & Grille
• 2:30 PM: Traditional Dance Performance by SGTV Alpenblumen Schuhplattlers on the Dean College Stage
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Live music by The Reminisants on the Dean College Stage

Pretzel Tossing Event (Brezel Werfen)

• Contestants stand 8 feet apart from their partner
• One contestant holds a stick and one tosses a pretzel
• Toss the pretzel onto your partner’s stick
• Last team to be tossing without dropping the pretzel wins

Beer Stein Holding Competition

• Last person standing with their arm raised strong WINS!

Costume Contest

• Come in Your Tracht! Dust off your dirndl or lederhosen and join the fun at our Oktoberfest Costume Contest during the event.

More Family Fun 

• 12 PM – 2 PM: Special Appearances by Pat Patriot and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders
• 12:30 – 2:30 PM: Balloon Twisting
• Kids Activities & Crafts
• Oktoberfest Photo Ops
• And Much More!