Donauschwaben Oktoberfest 2026
October 2, 2026
THE CINCINNATI DONAUSCHWABEN SOCIETY CELEBRATES IT’S 34th ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR IN COLERAIN TOWNSHIP!
While the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest is not the biggest Oktoberfest in Cincinnati it is with no doubt the most authentic. The 3-day festival is the only Oktoberfest that is actually held in Oktober in the Cincinnati area and offers: over 30 imported and domestic beers on draft (including favorites such as Hofbräuhaus, Warsteiner and Paulaner), pit-roasted Bavarian pig and chicken, homemade German sausage, stuffed cabbage, goulash with Spätzle (noodles), homemade tortes and pastries, funnel cakes, goetta, and so much more.
The Donauschwaben Oktoberfest is a family-friendly festival. The kids-friendly Kinderplatz area has games and other activities along with a playground to enjoy.
Come early to enjoy the 16th Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest Car Show on Sunday, October 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Registration time for both classic American and European automobiles is from 10:00am -12:00pm with an registration fee of $20.00. The car show awards will be announced at 3:00 PM. For car show information and registration contact John Weissmann at (513) 615-2665.
The Donauschwaben Oktoberfest is the first weekend in Oktober located at the Donauschwaben Park, 4290 Dry Ridge Road in Colerain Township (I-275 and Colerain Ave, behind the Lowe’s). The festival starts Friday Oktober 2nd from 6:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday Oktober 3rd from 1:00pm-11:00pm, and Sunday, Oktober 4th from 10:00am-8:00pm.