Addison Circle Park

As one of the country’s longest running and most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations, Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner, features four days of entertainment for all ages with a Texas twist. Performers in authentic costumes showcase traditional Bavarian folk dances, oompah music, sing-alongs, and yodels. Guests can enjoy a special “Oktoberfest” Paulaner Bier along with German sausage, schnitzel, sauerkraut, strudel and giant pretzels. The Texas Zwei Step area showcases western swing music, polka-influenced Norteña, Texas craft biers, a silent disco and a vintage arcade. Enjoy interactive games, dachshund races, a Karneval and more. Wear your lederhosen or dirndls for even more fun!
The first evening of the festival, Thursday, Sept. 17, Addison Oktoberfest will host one of the largest networking events in North Texas: Host &amp; Prost Corporate Night, which will take over the Partyhalle for one night only. Companies are encouraged to purchase tables in the Partyhalle for their team, clients or tribe for an incredible evening of singing, dancing and games. 
Table purchase includes:
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 <li>Reserved table for up to 8</li>
 <li>8 commemorative steins</li>
 <li>8 Paulaner Biers (One bier for each stein)</li>
 <li>8 lapel pins</li>
 <li>A Texas Meets Bavaria sampler platter that serves (8) – served on a branded, souvenir Addison Oktoberfest wooden platter.</li>
 <li>Your company/group name prominently displayed on a table topper &amp; large screen in the Partyhalle + website. </li>
</ul>

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Host & Prost at Addison Oktoberfest

As one of the country’s longest running and most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations, Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner,...

Addison Oktoberfest, presented by <a href="https://www.paulanerusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Paulaner</a>, is recognized as one of the best recreations of the famed Munich festival since it first brought prosts and polkas to North Texas nearly 40 years ago. Revel in 4 days of German culture, food, music and bier, enjoying a taste of the original Oktoberfest with a purely Texan twist. Experience traditional Oktoberfest bands, talented cultural performances and a variety of captivating entertainers on six stages throughout Addison Circle Park. Prost and polka hard in the open-air Partyhalle and Party Zelt tents, belt karaoke classics in the Lederhosen Lounge, embrace the Texas twist at the Texas Prost Stage, chill out with singer-songwriters in the indoor Kleinhalle and look up to see live skits atop the Glockenspiel Clock. 
Enjoy fun contests such as dachshund races, bier barrel rolling, masskrugstemmen
(stein holding), Biergarten Bingo and more. The event offers fun for all ages, including a colorful Karneval and carousel for the kinderfolk plus unique shopping opportunities in the Marktplatz. Don’t forget your dirndl or lederhosen (or buy them at the festival) – dressing for the occasion is enthusiastically encouraged!
Make a weekend of it by booking an Addison Oktoberfest Hotel Paket, which includes quality lodging, event admission tickets, commemorative steins and more. Packages are limited, so book early!

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Addison Oktoberfest

Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner, is recognized as one of the best recreations of the famed Munich festival since it...

Galleria Dallas

Showtime Saturdays at Galleria Dallas provides a variety of captivating shows by professional circus clowns, magicians and kid-friendly comedians. Every Saturday, children and families are welcome to enjoy this free, in-person entertainment series. 
On Saturday, September 19, enjoy a performance from David Chicken. Three-time Emmy Award-winning musician David Chicken leads kids through high-energy, interactive performances. Join David to sing, play musical instruments and be a star!

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Showtime Saturday at Galleria Dallas

Showtime Saturdays at Galleria Dallas provides a variety of captivating shows by professional circus clowns, magicians and...

As one of the country’s longest running and most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations, Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner, features four days of entertainment for all ages with a Texas twist. 
On Sept. 20, join us for Sunday Hund-Day! Dogs are invited to experience the Addison Oktoberfest fun for one special day. Festival gates open at noon, but the main event is the Dachshund Dash, which kicks off at 1 p.m. in the Partyhalle. The race is brought to you by Pappy’s Pet Lodge and sees nearly 100 dachshunds race through the finish line. The ultimate winner will be awarded “The Golden Dachshund.” Racers must be registered in advance to participate. Registration opens Aug. 15 and will remain open until Sept. 13 or until 100 dogs are signed up.
At 3 p.m., check out the Pet Parade, brought to you by Texas Credit Union. Hunds will strut their stuff in their Oktoberfest best from the Java &amp; Hopps Pavilion to the Bierspiele Stadium. Owners can register their dogs starting at 1 p.m. on the day of the parade. Prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed pups!
Kids under 13 years old also get free admission on Sunday. Tickets are $10 per person 13 years and older.

Local Event: Sunday Hund-Day at Addison Oktoberfest

Sunday Hund-Day at Addison Oktoberfest

Showtime Saturdays at Galleria Dallas provides a variety of captivating shows by professional circus clowns, magicians and kid-friendly comedians. Every Saturday, children and families are welcome to enjoy this free, in-person entertainment series. 
On Saturday, September 26, enjoy a performance from Percussion Things. Catherine Whiteman and Len Barnett of Percussion Things combine engaging storytelling with energetic percussion while performing a variety of West African and Caribbean tales.

Frontiers of Flight Museum

<a href="https://flightmuseum.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Frontiers of Flight Museum</a>, Texas’ premier air and space museum, is celebrating the impact of women in aerospace in a powerful luncheon event at the museum at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. 
Titled “First in Flight,” the luncheon, presented by JSX, will feature keynote speaker <a href="https://theresaclaiborne.com/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Theresa Claiborne,</a> the first Black woman pilot in the United States Air Force. Claiborne went on to become the first Black woman to serve as an aircraft commander and instructor for the KC-135, an aerial refueling tanker aircraft, during her seven years on active duty and 13 years in the Air Force Reserves.
In 1990, Theresa joined United Airlines as a flight officer, starting as a flight engineer on the Boeing 727. She later flew several Boeing models, upgrading to captain on the Boeing 757/767 in 2018 and transitioning to the Boeing 787 in 2021. Over her career, she logged more than 23,000 flight hours.

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Host & Prost at Addison Oktoberfest

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Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Cir, Addison, TX

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Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Cir, Addison, TX

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First in Flight Luncheon at Frontiers of Flight Museum

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Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX