Charlotte is aptly named for Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg. Despite being the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, she also gives us a chance to celebrate her German heritage.

So, let’s raise a stein with 10 Oktoberfest events in the Queen City.

Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery | This annual party boasts live music, shopping, polka dancing, and family-friendly fun.

LoSo — Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13 + Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 20 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Ballantyne — Friday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 4 + Friday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 11 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

NoDa Brewing's Oktoberfest Celebration | Prove your strength during a steinholding contest, sip a festbier, and enjoy the celebrations.

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 12-5 p.m.

Gilde Oktoberfest | Over three weekends, guests can put their strength to the test with steinholding contests, keg tapping, food, and German beer.

Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Primal Brewery's 2026 Oktoberfest Celebration | This all-day festival will offer plentiful brews, bites, live music, and a lederhosen competition.

Huntersville — Saturday, Sept 19 | 12-11 p.m.
Belmont — Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12-10 p.m.

Lost Worlds Brewing Oktoberfest | This inaugural event will feature German-inspired food, beverages, live music, dancing, games, a steinholding contest + "Dress for the Fest German" costume contest.

Metropolitan — Friday, Sept. 18 | 5-9 p.m.
Cornelius — Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12-10 p.m.

Model A Brewing | The Tega Cay brewer will celebrate with live Polka music, food, and beer.

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Carolina Beer Temple | The Matthews staple will feature music from the Stmptown Brass Band, themed food specials, and festive brews on tap.

Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12 | 12-11 p.m.

Cabarrus Brewing Company's Oktoberfest | Shop from local vendors, drink from "das boot," and take part in costume + steinholding contests.

Friday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Sept. 26 | Hours vary

Rock Hill Oktoberfest | This Bavarian-themed festival will bring live music, German-inspired beer and food, and dachshund races to Fountain Park.

Saturday, Oct. 3 | 4-9 p.m.

Town of Pineville's Oktoberfest | Enjoy live music, food trucks, and beer from local breweries during the town's inaugural festival.

Saturday, Oct. 10 | 12-9 p.m.