What You Need To Know Before Going To Tulsa Oktoberfest

Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa is an annual celebration of Bavarian culture modeled after the original München Oktoberfest in Germany, and 2024 is its 45th year. The Tulsa Oktoberfest started in 1979 and has grown to be one of the biggest events in the city; it was also recently named USA Today Readers' Choice as the number one Oktoberfest in the United States.

Here is some information before heading out.

Dates and Location

The festival takes place at River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave., usually around mid-to-late October. This year, it runs from Oct. 17-20, providing a long weekend of festivities.

Hours for each day are:

1. Thursday, Oct. 17: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
2. Friday, Oct. 18: 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
3. Saturday, Oct. 19: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
4. Sunday, Oct. 20: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ticket Information

Oktoberfest tickets can only be purchased online. General admission tickets are $15, and children 12 and under can enter for free. Friday, Oct. 18, is Zeeco Family Free Day, and admission is free from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that day; however, tickets will be required for entry from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. There are also a variety of packages available for purchase. Tickets and packages can be purchased here.

Tulsa Oktoberfest Parking Information

There is no on-site parking, but shuttles are offered as an option to get to the festival. Shuttles start 30 minutes before festival opening times. Here is a list of the pick-up and drop-off sites throughout the city:

1. TCC Parking Lots, 12th St. between Cincinnati and Boston
2. Blue Dome District, 3rd and Elgin
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Tulsa Hotel, 616 W 7th St.
4. The Hyatt Regency Downtown, 100 E 2nd St. S
5. 7th Street and Boulder Parking Lots (formerly 17West Hotel Stop)
6. *Oklahoma State University-Tulsa Parking Lot A, John Hope Franklin Blvd and Greenwood Ave.
7. WeStreet Ice Center at Promenade Mall, south garage off of 43rd St.
8. *Mariott Southern Hills, 1902 E 71st St.

*- these locations have handicapped parking areas and lift buses available

Attendees can also cycle to the festival and park their bikes for free at Spoke House Bike Corral, located on the River Parks bike path at the southern gate into of River West Festival Park, just inside the entrance. For those who are dropped off by a car, pick-up and drop-off is at 2100 S Jackson Ave.

Attendees will have bags checked and undergo a pat-down search before boarding shuttles. Large bags and prohibited items are not allowed. Tulsa Police will monitor the event.

Festivities

You can grab authentic German food and festival staples at multiple locations. Bratwurst, pretzels, sauerkraut, pizza, turkey legs, corn dogs and more. Click here for more information on the food vendors.

Oktoberfest offers a wide variety of beers on tap. Click here for more information on their beer offerings.

There is a variety of entertainment, including games, performances, and more.

Related: Tulsa Oktoberfest Kicks Off Today, Celebrating 45 Years Of Bavarian Tradition

Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa accepts credit cards and does not accept cash at any vendor. Kiosks on-site can accept cash for OKT FestCards that can be used at the festival.