Fort Moore Oktoberfest

Fort Moore MWR and the Qualified Recycling Program present Oktoberfest at Uchee Creek Campground & Marina!

Get ready to put on your 'Dirndl' or 'Lederhosen', gather the family, and join us for an authentic Oktoberfest celebration of German culture and traditions. Prepare for three days of family-friendly fun, delicious German food and brews, traditional German music, and much more!

The Maneuver Center of Excellence Band will serenade us with the German and American national anthems as Fort Moore's leadership taps the keg. Once you hear "O'Zapft is" (it's tapped), the party begins!

The Oktoberfest Festzelt is the place to be to enjoy authentic German bands performing throughout the weekend. If you prefer the open air, indulge in Schnitzel and German brews in one of our many Biergarten spots in and around the fest area.

For our football fans, the Uchee Creek Activity Center will transform into a German Sportheim (Sports Club) where you can savor your Bratwurst while catching college football or NFL games on six large TVs all weekend long!

Our Kinder Wiesn (children's area), sponsored by Headquarter Nissan, is where the fun never stops! We offer a wide range of free activities to keep the little ones entertained all day long. From inflatables and quad jumps to games, arts & crafts, Krazy hair, face painting, pumpkin patch, ferris wheel, teacups, merry-go-round, and more!

Fort Moore's Oktoberfest is renowned for being the best and most authentic celebration around, and we strive to make each year even more unforgettable than the last. We are thrilled to announce that the one and only Johnny Koenig, the Polkastar himself, will entertain us for all three days of the festival. With his energetic performances and infectious music, The Johnny Koenig Band is sure to get everyone up on their feet and dancing!

But wait, there's more! Sonnenschein Express, an Alpine Oktoberfest show band, will be entertaining the crowds with their traditional instruments and songs. And let's not forget about the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, who will have everyone dancing!

Get ready for three days of non-stop fun at Oktoberfest! From exciting runs to thrilling competitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Kicking off the festivities on Saturday are the Dirndl Dash 5K and Lederhosen Leap 10K races, sponsored by Kia Autosport. Don't forget to pre-register to secure your T-shirt!

If a leisurely walk is more your speed, do the Volksmarch, a 3-mile trek through the campground.

Saturday afternoon is jam-packed with activities such as a Dog Costume Contest, Dachshund Derby, pontoon boat rides, hayrides, and adult games like keg tossing and beer pong. The evening will feature the Stein Hoisting and Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest competitions in the Festzelt.

Admission and parking are free, and the event is dog-friendly (leashes required).

No visitor's pass is needed if entering via Alabama Highway 165. On-post shuttle service is available for DoD ID Cardholders on Saturday. Don't forget to purchase tokens in advance for food, beverages, and souvenirs.

Schedule:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
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Oktoberfest Runs

7 – 8:45 a.m. Late registration: 10K Lederhosen Leap 10K & Dirndl Dash 5K

9 a.m. Lederhosen Leap 10K starts

9:15 a.m. Dirndl Dash 5K starts

9:30 a.m. – dusk
Volksmarch
Pick up a map at the Info tent and march anytime! Our Volksmarch is free, pick up your original 2023 Oktoberfest pin after completion at the Info tent.

Wiesn (Fest) Area

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Food & beverages for sale!

11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
FREE Bus Shuttle!
From and to Fort Moore, ID card holders only!

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dog contest registration

12 p.m. Dog costume contests

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hayrides & Pontoon Boat Rides
Last hayride and pontoon boat rides at 4:30 p.m.

2 – 10 p.m.
Oktoberfest games for adults (21+): Located next to the Festzelt; beer pong, corn hole, keg toss, stein relay, and more!

4 p.m. Dachshund Derby

Kinder Wiesn

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Children’s activities: Quad jump, krazy hair, face painting, tattoos, arts & crafts, games, air brush visors, pumpkin patch, rock wall, inflatables, library activities, and more!

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Rides: Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, tea cups.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Magic Show & Puppet Show
(starts every full hour, last show starts at 3 p.m.)

12 – 4 p.m. Drum Circle: (20 mins on, 20 mins off)

Festzelt

11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Sonnenschein Express

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Johnny Koenig Band

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sonnenschein Express

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Maneuver Center of Excellence Band

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Johnny Koenig Band

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Maneuver Center of Excellence Band

5:30 – 5:50 p.m.
Stein Hoisting competition - WOMEN
Win the 2024 Fort Moore trophy for holding a full one-liter beer stein the longest! Women only!

5:50 – 6:50 p.m. Sonnenschein Express

6:50 – 7:10 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest competition Win the Fort Moore 'Best Dirndl' and 'Best Lederhosen' 2024 trophy!

7:10 – 8:10 p.m. Johnny Koenig Band

8:10 – 8:30 p.m.
Stein Hoisting competition - MEN
Win the 2024 Fort Moore trophy for holding a full one-liter beer stein the longest! Men only!

8:30 – 9:15 p.m. Sonnenschein Express

9:15 – 10 p.m. Johnny Koenig Band

Sportheim

10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Indoor seating available: Snacks & non-alcholic beverages for sale. College Football Games on 6 large TV’s.