5 Things to Know About 'Oktoberfest On The Line' in Texarkana

Get ready for a fun celebration in downtown Texarkana as we celebrate our Oktoberfest in a unique way as only Texarkana can celebrate.

It's the first ever 'Oktoberfest On The Line' on Saturday, October 15. The weather should be perfect for all the family fun starting at 11 AM.

What is Oktoberfest and How Did it Begin?

Today Oktoberfest may be a celebration of beer but that's not how it began.

According to Britannaica.com,

The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.

1. Premium Flights Beer in the Biergarten and Tasty German Foods

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Beer lovers prepare for a fun and exclusive Biergarten with premium beer flights available. There will also be gourmet hot dogs, sauerkrauts, and mustards to celebrate this great German tradition.

2. Other Activities and Events

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There will be local vendors with arts and crafts and other products for sale. Plus a German Car Show.

3. Will There be Anything for the Kids to do?

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Kids will have a great time at the “Kindergarten” with a bounce house, face painting, games and other activities.

4. Plus Award Winning Live Music

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Live entertainment is scheduled all throughout the day with local performers like Texarkana Regional Chorale and get ready for the Grammy Award-Winning polka band, Brave Combo

5. How Much Are Tickets to Oktoberfest?

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Tickets are:

$5 for General Admission

$20 for the Biergarten

$25 for both General Admission and the Biergarten

Kids 12 and under get in free.

Tickets are available online at mainstreettexarkana.org

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