EVENTS & CONTESTS
Events & Contests
From a beer-fueled 5K to wiener-dog races and stein-holding showdowns — here's everything you can sign up for at Nashville Oktoberfest 2026.
Official Full ScheduleFEATURED · SATURDAY, OCT 3
5K Bier Run
A scenic 5K through historic Germantown, finished off with a free 20 oz. beer, a race T-shirt, and festival entry. Produced by the Nashville Striders.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8:00 AM 7th Avenue North at Madison Street
SIGNATURE CONTESTS
Sign Up & Compete
Contest entries include a GA festival ticket for that day. Spots are limited — registration closes 1 hour before each round, so register early.
OCT 1–4, 2026 · NASHVILLE
Get Into the Festival
A festival ticket gets you in the gates all weekend — contests and the Bier Run are separately ticketed.