Halfway to Oktoberfest

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Halfway to Oktoberfest

May 1 - May 2, 2026
  • Friday, May 1 20262 - 11:59pm
  • Saturday, May 2 20262 - 11:59pm
Opryland/Music Valley
Bavarian Bierhaus
121 Opry Mills Dr.
Nashville
TN
37214
(615) 238-0687

Why wait for autumn? Join us on May 1 & 2 as we celebrate being six months away from the world's greatest festival. We're bringing the Bavarian spirit to Spring with live music, ceremonial keg tappings, and a journey through brewing history.

Friday, May 1: The Celebration Begins
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Happy Hour: Kick things off with $2 off all bier, wine, and cocktails in the bar.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Live Musik: Enjoy the authentic sounds of Mia Walz.

6:00 PM | "Centuries in a Glass" Bier Tasting: A curated experience featuring biers from the World's Oldest Family-Owned Breweries. ($30/person—get tickets here: https://tables.toasttab.com/bavarian-bierhaus/experience/centuries-in-a-glass-taste-the-world-s-oldest-family-breweries-2 ).

7:30 PM | Ceremonial Keg Tapping: Be there for the "O'zapft is!" Guests 21+ receive a free cup of bier from our traditional wooden keg until it runs dry!

Saturday, May 2: Test Your Strength
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Live Musik: Mia Walz returns to the stage for another night of festive tunes.

7:30 PM | Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding): Think you have the strongest arm in town? Compete in our Stein Holding Competition! Hold a full 1L stein at shoulder height longer than the rest to claim glory. ($10 entry fee, 21+ only).