What you need to know before going to Oktoberfest in Tulsa

The Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa is an annual celebration of Bavarian culture modeled on the original Munich Oktoberfest in Germany and will be held for the 45th time in 2024. Tulsa Oktoberfest began in 1979 and has grown into one of the city's largest events. It was also recently named the number one Oktoberfest in the United States by USA Today Readers' Choice.

Here's some information before you go.

Dates and location

The festival typically takes place around mid to late October at River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. This year it takes place from October 17th to 20th and offers a long weekend of celebrations.

The opening 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 is $15, children under 12 get in free. Friday October 18th is Zeeco Family Free Day and entry is free on this day from 11am to 4pm; However, tickets are required for entry from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Different packages can also be purchased. Tickets and packages can be purchased here.

Tulsa Oktoberfest Parking Information

There is no on-site parking, but optional shuttles are offered to get to the festival. The shuttles depart 30 minutes before the festival opening times. Here is a list of pickup and drop-off locations 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 on 43rd St.
8. *Mariott Southern Hills, 1902 E 71st St.

*- Disabled parking spaces and lift buses are available at these locations

Visitors can also bike to the festival and park their bikes for free at the Spoke House Bike Corral, located on the River Parks bike path at the southern gate to River West Festival Park, just inside the entrance. For those dropped off by car, pickup and drop-off will be at 2100 S Jackson Ave.

Before boarding the shuttle, participants' luggage will be checked and searched. Large bags and prohibited items are not permitted. Tulsa Police will monitor the event.

celebrations

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

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

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

Related: Oktoberfest begins today in Tulsa and celebrates 45 years of Bavarian tradition

Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa accepts credit cards and does not accept cash at any merchant. The on-site kiosks can accept cash for OKT-FestCards, which can be used at the festival.