What fun! It's not surprising, though, since Tulsa has the second largest Octoberfest in the country. It is beat only by Milwaukee. People in Tulsa work all year long to make Tulsa Octoberfest great. We attended on Sunday this year. We usually go on Saturday. Sunday is less crowded and a good time to take the kids. We loved watching all the children doing the chicken dance and all the other dances. The musicians were skilled at getting audience participation. If you missed Tulsa Octoberfest this year, don't let that happen next year. Attending the annual Octoberfest is an integral part of being a Tulsan. You owe it to yourself. read more

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Tulsa is so lucky to have such a great Oktoberfest! The food and beer is fabulous. Best music too. And the wiener dog races on Sunday are the absolute best part. read more

This event is on the river but not the easiest location for parking and there isn't a large lot close by so you can uber/lyft, ride your bike or chance finding street parking. We went on Sunday which has unlimited carnival rides for $30. You can purchase a stein when you first arrive to use for the rest of your day. There are lots of food vendors, 3 or 4 tents with spirits and then a bunch of larger tents for a variety of beer options, take a seat in the shade to eat or listen to music. There is a big vendor area as well. We went to the dachshund dash and parade which was fun. While there was quite a number of people, none of the lines were very long for food or beer so you could keep going to the next tent. It was a lot of fun to check out this event that started the Chicken Dance. Like any festival, you should expect to pay more than normal for food and drinks and all in good fun. read more

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Went on corporate night. Bus drivers and loaders were great but we had to wait about 45 minutes at Promenade. Plan accordingly. Huge crowd but great time!!!! read more

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One of the funnest festivals around. Loads of food, fun, music, dancing, games, and shenanigans to be had. read more

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Tulsa is Octoberfest 2019 is the 41st year for this festival. And it has come along way baby! Hardly any mud holes... lol. I heard there was 12,000 people at corporate night with Long lines for everything. Big change this year you don't have to buy coupons for everything, you can use credit/ debit at the food and drink vendors. Much faster than using coupons and more importantly you pay as you go. One of the problems in the past is if you didn't use your coupons you were stuck with them ... a waste of paper and money. Uber has drop off points with shuttles to the front gate ! I've heard that this is one of the largest Oktoberfest festivals in the country so you should experience it at least once ! read more

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This is a 'can't miss event' for Tulsa! Rated one of the best Oktoberfests in the US! You can make it an exciting, drunk, party night or you can take your kids for a wholesome cultural outing. We usually take the party approach. So many types of beer, but there's plenty of liquor/wine options. Expect to pay a pretty penny for all of the above. But for only once a year, it's worth it. The party starts to really pick up around 9pm. Leave your heals at home, and consider boots instead. Bring plenty of pennies, if you're planning to stay for the party. And come ready to try delicious European foods! I loved the pierogies this past year (pretty sure that's not a German-specific cuisine, but still delicious!). Oktoberfest is always worth checking out! Something everyone can enjoy! read more

One of the best Oktoberfests in the nation (Yes, in Tulsa) - need I say more? I don't drink, so I was weary of going. Let me tell you, though, there ARE things to do if you don't drink. There's a ton of carnival rides, food and shopping booths, and dance floors with different bands playing. The food booths only take tickets, which got extremely annoying. You have to line up to buy tickets, then line up to buy food, but before you do all that, you have to remember the cost of how much all the food you want is, so you can buy the right amount of tickets. Oktoberfest can get kind of pricey - $6 admission + fair-priced food and games. I used the shuttle this year from Fassler Hall and it wasn't bad at all. The shuttles ran smoothly, the wait was short (less than 10 minutes), and you got dropped off right at the Oktoberfest gates. Only bad thing is if you can't find free parking on the streets of downtown....Fassler Hall charges you to park in their lot. You might as well pay to park right at Oktoberfest if that's the case. Tip: Go during the day if you want more of a family environment. Go at night if you want to see all the drunks. read more

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It was a pretty fun adventure but I would say a huge tourist trap. From the cost of getting in to the place to the expenses once you get in. Huge huge money trap. To the point of pathetic. You purchase a stein at one tent and the cost to fill the stein is 4x what you paid for it. $20 to fill the "big" stein and especially tap beer at that. Hell 3 refills paid for the whole keg. but like any event they gouge the crap out of people on alcohol. Found a few people who filled the stein at a huge discount. What it should really cost. They aren't losing money by any means. I mean why such the great expense when people are there to have a good time. $20 to fill the glass is quite excessive. Why not lower the cost and sell more volume. What idiot even came up with the idea of $20. Hell pitchers use to be $15 and there was much more beer than the steins. For one to afford the trip there smuggling in alcohol is quite necessary. Catch me if you can read more

Honestly did not really know what to expect from this festival. Everything is fairly laid back in Tulsa but come to find out these people can party when they want too, LOL. The later it gets, the crazier it gets.  But peacefully it seemed.  With that much alcohol being consumed there weren't any disruptions or fights, at least not on this night. Living in Germany for a while I know what to expect from a good OktoberFest and this one delivered for the most part.  Obviously an array of beers but lacking on options on the German the side.  Did not recall seeing fairly popular native Deutsch biers such as Einbecker, Warsteiner, Gaffle, Bitburger, Weihenstephaner, but there were quite a few Hofbrau varieties including Dunkel.   They did have quite a few local and regional craft beers on tap but removes some of the authenticity from the Festival IMO.  There were a few ample food options with fairly authentic German food.  A variety of schnitzels, sausages, bratwursts, pretzels, sauerkraut, etc.  Unfortunately we ended up choosing a placed that had under impressive Schnitzel platters.  Their were quite a few booths selling merchandise, but some of it overpriced such as one vendor selling steins which was ridiculously overpriced.  $500 - $700 steins, no thanks!  Anyways, if you happen to be in the Tulsa area this time of year then I would definitely recommend attending as it is rated in the top ten Oktoberfests in the States. read more

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The Tulsa Oktoberfest is very expensive for the quality and amount of food and drink you receive. But even more expensive is the confusing signs and ticket trap that is the whole area. Even visitors from out of town who are lost receive an expensive citation and an officer who is unhelpful and berating. Wouldn't this be poor PR for Oktoberfest and the city of Tulsa? How about a friendly, helpful officer who gives warnings to lost visitors? read more

I'm a director of a high school German club, so I came here with them for the first time this year for dance performances in 2019. I am pretty passionate about my Texas "fests" but this one may convert me! It may not occur during Munich's Wiesn, but being a few weeks later means the weather is amazing! It is very family friendly during the day but gets more "grown up" at night. The many vendors they have were good. The performances by Das Glockespiel were unforgettable, and they even have axe throwing now! So sad that the festival was cancelled this year, but I am really looking forward to the next one! read more

Ok so as far as festivals go, this one is on top of the list. This may be because it normally lands around my birthday... but that is neither here nor there. The thing about this festival is that it is mostly functioned by volunteers. It keeps the this well-oiled machine running smooth. Like clockwork. Speaking of clocks- you have to visit the Glockenspiel. This was the third year we have been graced with their presence. On the hour, they do a little skit and dance and throw fun swag from the sky stage. It is great fun! They also offer a plethora of shots based off of flag designs as well as shot skis. Those shot skis! You buy the first shot for $6 and keep the glass then pay $4 for each refill. We just bring ours back from last year. The beer selection of the festival is pretty vast with your local beer, ipa, ciders and stouts. I know there is so much more, but I cannot remember. The games are always fun and they range from axe throwing, Barrel races, stein holding... the list goes on... We competed in several with one of us walking away with a medal and a free brew. The above just barely touches on the festival itself. It is a weekend full of fun. If you take the little humans, make sure it is on Friday and leave before 6p. It is free entrance from noon to 4p, but it starts to get crazy in the evening. The volunteers receive a free beer, free park admission, a t-shirt and a cool volunteer hat pin. Audrey volunteered and she received it all (Pepsi in lieu of beer). We also had access to the hospitality tent where there was plenty of water, soda, snacks and such for the volunteers. They take care of you! If you have any questions, let me know! :) read more

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I went the period of time it was free entry, and stayed into the night. That alone warrants 5 stars ! This is the first time I have attended this event in Tulsa, even though this was the 39th year for it. I have attended Octoberfest in over 20 locations worldwide, and this one ranks in the top 5 for overall quality, atmosphere, and family fun! The event staff was helpful (made excellent recommendations to defray unnecessary cost, even though it would benefit them otherwise), friendly, and loads of fun to interact with! There were more than 5 tents with beer centers and live music, in which you could stay, sit and enjoy, or tent hop with your pint of beer . There were several other venues of activity outside of the tents, including a carnival ride area which attracted all ages. Vendors with goods and food lined walking paths between tents . Prices ranged from "expected carnival prices" to "whaaaaaaat? For that?!". The location on the river was brilliant! This provided for an area to sit away from the buzz, for those who needed a break, or were attempting octoberfest romance Parking close (in the field) was $20. Other parking options much further away were available for $5 or $10 depending on the location, and were paved lots. I look forward to going back next year! read more

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Looking for the perfect venue to showcase your killer chicken dance? Look no further than Tulsa Oktoberfest - one of my top 5 favorite events in Tulsa! The festival is recognized as one of the best Oktoberfests in the nation and here's why I think that is: - It's located in the fair field across from the river - the perfect venue. It's a central location for residents of Tulsa, parking is abundant (though I recommend riding a bike or getting a cab if you can), and it never feels overly crowded but maintains intimacy. - The people. Friendly and charismatic are the qualities that stand out to me among the staff and vendors. It radiates to guests and makes you feel like you are everyone's close friend. - The food. Guys, don't count calories here - rather count the moments of "oh my gosh this is so good!!!" You can kind me getting and order of fries and and a fried onion... all to myself. - The beer. Really. Truly authentic German beer. Lots of variety for dark and light beer lovers alike. Make sure you note some have much higher alcohol content. - The safety. Cops and security are all around but not in an intimidating way. Don't you dare drive drunk or buzzed. Find a designated driver or use a cab. - Variety! Make sure you visit all of the tents and all of the performers in each. My favorite is the large tent with the dance floor that plays all sorts of music! ***No drinks are allowed on the dance floor. -There are carnival rides. Guys, take your ladies for a perfect date night. I recommend all out of town visitors to come during Oktoberfest - it's such a great way to show off how fun the Tulsa community is! PROTIP: Bring cash and be conservative when buying tickets for food and drink at first. You can always go back for more! read more

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Came in on the last day with only 2 hours left. Everyone there was so kind and friendly, no one wasn't in a rush to get out of there. I had a blast! read more

Oktoberfest is the best fest in Tulsa!! They have everything from traditional German games, to late-night club music. I used to come to Oktoberfest solely for the opportunity to dance on picnic tables and try to throw pennies in people's beers (don't be alarmed if you get caught in the middle of this game, if a penny makes it's way into your stein you're supposed to chug it!). This year however, I branched out and got to see a lot more of the fest that I had never experienced until I ventured out of the Big Tent. This year I got to experience all of the more traditional German games including stein races, barrel races, and "strong stein" competitions. This was all SO much fun, and generally anyone can participate! I also had never noticed the Glockenspiel beforehand, but I got to see a bunch of the shows that they do at the Glockenspiel, and they were all soooo much fun. As the night progressed, the leiderhosen got shorter and shorter, but it was all around a fun and goofy show. There are also a ton of different bands ranging from local acts to German bands from actual Germany! We spent hours at the fest this year. There is so much to experience and I can't wait for next year! PROST!!!! read more

One of the biggest and best Oktoberfest festivals in the country. This gets bigger, and bigger every year, with 5 tents now and way more vendors, there is plenty to see and do. This place is packed with traditional German food, bands, and crafts. As well as the keg race, wiener dog race, and a ton of activities for the kids, with some rides. There is a wide selection of German beer, and all the American favorites, for those that have less adventurous taste buds. Expect typical festival prices, so bring pockets of cash. Pints start at $6 - $8 and a pitcher starts at $16 - $19. You will need to buy beer vouchers that are only good for the day of purchase, as they will not except cash at the bars. to save some money, buy the pitcher, and it cost less to refill, and you get a pitcher to keep. They have free shuttles running all day from the Hyatt, and holiday inn, in downtown Tulsa. If you want to drive and park down by the festival... Well have fun with that one, the traffic is terrible, and parking can be a nightmare as it gets later in the day. 1 piece of advice, due to the unpredictable Oklahoma weather, bring a rain jacket, and spare socks. You never know when the weather might change. And practice up of your chicken dance, it will be a great time. read more

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Oktoberfest has become less appealing as I've gotten older and arguably more mature. Gone are the days of getting a giant pitcher of beer, standing on tables, getting the chicken dance everyother song, and attempting to toss loose change into other patron's pitchers. The pitchers has been replaced with collector steins and the last two times I've gone I've gone during the day so I've missed the night time antics of debauchery. While some of the old has been thrown out, the new has brought welcomed changes. More variety of beers and more food opportunities. Prices, like at any other festival, are inflated, but Siegi's brauts and the classic open faced schnitzel sandwich are worth it. I think the amount of rides have gone down, but I was appreciative of the children's tent. Parking has been fixed so that people aren't creating a traffic disaster in front of the entrance, but parking at the event is unreasonably high at $20, even during the day. I get that they are trying to keep public safety in mind and getting people to uber or take the shuttles, but the price is ridiculous especially for families. Fortnuately admissions is free on Fridays until 4:00 p.m. read more

Gutentag! I've actually been to a German-speaking country (Austria) and although this event in no way reminds me of my time in that place, I really, really, really love Oktoberfest. It's an interesting blend of culture and cold beer. In 2013, the Oktoberfest pitcher was retired. This was a controversy that challenged the Tulsa community. How could we Tulsans possibly continue this fine tradition without our pitchers? Meet the stein. For the past two years, you could buy a refillable plastic stein. Buy tickets, redeem beer, drink beer, repeat. After it's over, you have a great souvenir. Yet, Oktoberfest offers so much more than a delicious collection of beers. There are carnival rides, live music, and lots of food. Every year I taste the apple sauce and potato pancakes. It's an Oktoberfest classic. There are many tents. Some are selling crafts or food, while the rest have stages with bands. Regardless of the band, about every other song is the chicken dance. I've rarely seen people as excited as they get when the chicken dance comes on. In summary, you can drink, dance, shop, eat, and so much more at Oktoberfest. Plus, it shows a different side of Tulsa (with a beautiful view of downtown Tulsa). There are plenty of shuttles to the event from different venues in Tulsa; I usually take the Fassler Hall shuttle. Go to Oktoberfest. It's awesome. read more

I attend festivals all over the state and was very put off by this one from the get go. First, parking is limited, and priced as if you are going to a college football game. $20 is ridiculous. The entire thing is set up so you can't see anything from the outside. It's hard to know if you wanna go in if you can't tell what's going on. Yes, if you have pre-planned to attend, you have been online and determined if it is someplace you want to go, but if you are passing through as our group was, you'd like to know things before you go in. Then, to top it off, they charge $10 a person to go in. In all my years, I have never had to pay to attend a local festival. So our group chose not to go in, refusing to spend $100+ just to enter and see what was being hidden, assumably a bunch of idiots walking around getting drunk Needless to say, vendors missed out on several hundred dollars in concessions and souvenirs that we always buy, simply because we could not determine whether it was worth going in. This is not an event we will even look at going forward. read more

If you want the fun of the fair with a more adult feel and a few less rides (and a chance to dress up!) Oktoberfest is for you! This Tulsa tradition is like a fine wine and only gets better with age. Whether you're looking for the Beeriest experience of the main tent, complete with a packed tent, penny throwing contests into other people's steins and chicken dancing on tables like it's going out of style, or your more comfortable in the smaller tents, which serve everything from more specialized beer to liquor and wine, there is a place for everyone at Oktoberfest. There's a great range of not only German food but lots of other varieties of food trucks and stalls as well, and for the family crowd there's a large kids tent with activities and rides for all ages. The biggest bummer is that you can no longer recycle your stein year to year, but I love the tradition of the festival and the dedication of the many volunteers and people who get involved with the event. Tulsa is #blessed to have so many incredible festival options and Oktoberfest is one of the best! read more

Tulsa Oktoberfest is a great way to get immersed in German culture. It happens annually every third weekend in October on the river from Thursday night to Sunday. My cousin and I visited yesterday on free admission day. There were the usual vendors there such as the German American Society of Tulsa, but also Andolini's Pizza has a food truck presence there as well. We saw many German dishes offered at the food stands such bratwurst and Sauerbraten. There were several tents to visit where local vendors all over Oklahoma sold their products. We were happy to see some new rides, but also old favorites like the Scrambler that harken back to the good old days of Bell's Amusement Park. The music was good too and it was fun to see people get picked out of the audience to dance on stage. We got to see the chicken do the chicken dance, which always draws a crowd. My family have been coming to Tulsa Oktoberfest since I studied German at The University of Tulsa in 1999. We will continue to do so for many years. Prost!!! read more

An annual Tulsa institution. If I find myself even near Tulsa during Oktoberfest it's worth rearranging plans so I can attend. One of the top German festivals in the United States, Tulsa's Oktoberfest is not to be missed. Pro tip, if you volunteer for one of the days you will have free access, beer and clean toilets. A plus when it gets really crowded on Friday and Saturdays! read more

Tulsa Oktoberfest is one of my favorite things about Fall in Tulsa. I have been a volunteer bier server for the past five years. When you volunteer you get free admission for that day and another day, beer tokens, access to the volunteer tent with food and bathrooms, a free t-shirt, a pin for your German hat, and an excellent front seat for people watching. I shift is usually four to five hours, and I have honed my skills at beer pouring throughout the years to the point of being mistaken for an actual bar tender! Oktoberfest itself is awesome. I highly recommend getting some potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream, dancing on a couple tables, getting free beer for holding a stein for as long as you can, watching a couple wiener dog races, checking out the clock show on the top of the hour, and guarding your stein from penny throwers. It's one of the top Oktoberfests in the United States, and it doesn't disappoint. Pro-tip, the grounds get VERY muddy every year. Wear shoes that you don't care about. read more

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I love going to the Linde Octoberfest. Everything is a little pricey but it is so much fun to attend. Do yourself a favor and park elsewhere in town and take a free shuttle in to the fest. They run often and are very convenient. In the late 70's I was in the Army and lived in Germany for a couple of years. I attended the real Octoberfest in Munich a couple of times. I have since been looking for a resemblance of the real Octoberfest. I have been to some good ones but none like the Linde Octoberfest. This is as close to the real thing that i have ever seen. Standing on the tables and dancing is the norm here just like at the real festival. There are many types of German, domestic and local Craft beers to choose from and some good German food to eat. They even have real German bands imported from the old country and they keep the crowds engaged. Even with all the drinking and revelry, I have never seen a fight or security problem here. Of course that could largely be due to having many Tulsa Police Officer's posted at strategic spots all over the grounds. I look forward to this Octoberfest every year but here is a little warning for you. When you are walking through the beer tents, cover your beers or you will end up with dirty penny's in it. You've been warned. read more

Probably the craziest time I have had in Tulsa thus far in life. I did not know what to expect seeing as last year was my first Oktoberfest. I signed up to volunteer a few days so I could get in free and drink some beer. I actually got lucky and got put in the VIP area which was super fun!!! The dancing, penny throwing and just downright insanity was more than I could have imagined. I LOVED It and literally plan my schedule around when Oktoberfest will be in town! SO many laugh and good food! Music was awesome too! If you have never been YOU. MUST. GO! read more

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Overall a good time -- weather was wonderful, good food choices, wide selection of beers -- several tents and a lot of entertaining folks. Parking was nuts -- $20 to park nearby, then $10, and $5 at Osteo college. Then $10 just to get in. And had to buy tickets for food and drinks... walked away with non-refundable tickets for food, even. Wish vendors were more Germanic in theme -- some fun stuff but several repeats on booth types. Want to keep the spirit of the festival. read more

I had a blast both Friday and Saturday night at Oktoberfest. The drinks seemed expensive upfront but it all ended up being pretty reasonable. I wasn't a fan of having to purchase the mug to get the larger beer. $6 for entry, $4 for a mug, $10 to fill up the mug, $7 for a pint in a disposable cup. It adds up but the atmosphere was worth it. Everyone was nice, there was a lot to do and great food trucks were brought in. The beer lines got very long sometimes and the portopoties definitely needed more frequent cleanings. Also, I live next door and the streets and parking were all well maintained during the event so it wasn't a hassle for me as a resident. read more

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We went on the free Friday. This was our first time to attend so we were unschooled in that you have to buy tickets in order to purchase beer and food. There were a variety of events and it was fun to walk around to see what was going on. I liked the area so we could go sit near the river. read more

I love German food, I love German beer, I love German, Austrian, Swiss music, they also have rides and crafts for sale. What more can you ask for? Each year I try to go at least three of the five days. It is wonderful and kid friendly! Bring the whole fam. read more

Overpriced event that does not have much to offer. Everything is costly, from parking to admissions without any part of the ticket presented as consumables. Food prices double the price you usually pay in a big theme park! read more

Ran out of cider less than 2 hrs in. I don't drink beer. Brats weren't good. Much smaller than advertised. Doesn't come close to comparing to Octoberfest in Munich. read more

I hesitated on giving a review...to the volunteers and the concept itself Tulsas Oktberfest is great....but it seems to have become less German and more multicultural in recent years...thats not to say other cultures arent worthy....just after living in Germany for many years, its just not the same....guess it cant be...but it would be nice to be more German and less Tulsa state fair like.... but worth a visit. read more

This isn't really a restaurant. But I do love Oktoberfest. Tents and tents of beer and brats. Love watching drunk people do the chicken dance!! I love beer. Don't drink and drive though. Cops all around. read more