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OKTOBERFEST IS ALWAYS FREE ENTRY & NEVER REQUIRES A TICKET OR COVER CHARGE. HOWEVER, WE DO OFFER VIP PACKAGES TO ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE. LEARN MORE BELOW.
Munich-style first Firkin Keg Tapping kickoff Party
$40 VIP ticket
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Thursday, September 17, 6-9pm
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Commemorative Glass Liter Stein
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1 Stein Fill
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$15 in Ofest bucks to use in the Pittsburgh and German Style Buffet
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5 oz Pilsner Glass with 1 Fill
Select your number of tickets below.
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It's not Oktoberfest until someone screams "O'zapft is!"
Pittsburgh's signature Oktoberfest kicks off Thursday, September 17th with a traditional Munich-style firkin-keg tapping with music by the Polkamaniacs! Your VIP ticket to the tapping includes a commemorative glass stein, a full stein fill, $15 in Ofest bucks towards a buffet meal featuring both German and Pittsburgh favorites as prepared by our chef, and a 5oz Pilsner Glass filled with a bee of your choice. This is also your first chance to swing by and pickup
all the new merch for 2026 before it sells out. General Admission to event is free.
Rooted in the traditions of Bavaria, Penn Brewery’s ceremonial firkin-tapping brings an authentic Oktoberfest tradition to Pittsburgh. The lively kickoff ceremony officially gets the celebration underway and sets the stage for a weekend of beer, music, food and Gemütlichkeit.
City View VIP
$80
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Private Area with High Top Tables
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Plastic Liter Stein
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2 Mug Fills
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$30 Ofest Bucks to be used in the Food Tent
Choose a date below and pick out your seating package
*Choosing a seat doesn't mean assigned seating unless with a group of 8 or more. Email here to reserve a full table
Band VIP
$75
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Private Area Right in Front of the Band Stage
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Plastic Liter Stein
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2 Mug Fills
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$30 Ofest Bucks to be used in the Food Tent
Choose a date below and pick out your seating package
*Choosing a seat doesn't mean assigned seating unless with a group of 8 or more. Email here to reserve a full table
Terrace VIP
$95
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Private Tented Area on the Terrace
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Plastic Liter Stein
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2 Mug Fills
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$30 Ofest Bucks to be used in the Food Tent
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Private Indoor Restrooms
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Dedicated VIP-only Tap of Oktoberfest and other beers within the Tent Area
Choose a date below and pick out your seating package
*Choosing a seat doesn't mean assigned seating unless with a group of 8 or more. Email here to reserve a full table
OPTIONAL UPGRADE to all vip packages
Appetizer Platter
+ $50
Select your tickets then add on the platter as you proceed to check out or email officemanager@pennbrew.com
BEER.
OKTOBERFEST BEER TENT LOCATIONS COMING SOON.
Oktoberfest​
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Oktoberfest-style Beer. A rich, copper-colored Munich-style fest beer. Malty and medium-bodied, Penn Oktoberfest features nutty, toasty, slightly roasted, and caramel characteristics with well-balanced hop bitterness. One of our most popular brews.
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Available to purchase at Penn locations & local distributors in August.
Details
Style: Münchener/Bavarian Oktoberfest
Alcohol content: 5.5% ABV
Specs:
OG/plato: 12.8
FG/plato: 2.5
IBUs: 25
Hops: Perle
Malt: Two-row, Caramel, Dextrin, Vienna, Black Malt
FOOD.
Oktoberfest Tent Menu​
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No Oktoberfest would be complete without a delicious variety of food options. We'll be serving the favorites - Pretzels, Sausages, Schnitzel, & More.
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MUSIC.
FOOD.
Firkin Tapping Kickoff Party
Thursday, September 17
Outside
6-9 Polkamaniacs
Weekend 1
Friday, September 18:
Outside
5-8 Barons
8:30-11:30 Madel Jager
Inside
6-10 Garrett Tatano Band
Saturday, September 19:
Outside
5-8 Polkamaniacs
8:30-11:30 The Heritage Band
Inside
6-10 Kevin Solecki
Sunday, September 20:
2-7 Polkamaniacs
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Weekend 2
Friday, September 25:
Outside
5-8 The Heritage Band
8:30-11:30 Zolkas
Inside
6-10 Kevin Solecki
Saturday, September 26:
Outside
5-8 Madel Jager
8:30-11:30 The Heritage Band
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Inside
6-10 Kevin Solecki
Sunday, September 27:
2-7 Madel Jager
tradition.
PARKING/FAQ
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Parking is very limited during our Oktoberfest celebration. We recommend using a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft.
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If you do wish to drive, however, parking will be available at Provident Charter School at the top of Troy Hill Road the Friday and Saturday evenings of Oktoberfest. Guests may also park in the lots of the office building at 801 Vinial Street, directly across Vinial St. from the Brewery's neon archway, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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Price
Oktoberfest never requires an advanced ticket purchase or cover charge. VIP Packages are available for those who want guaranteed seating & other amenities.
Children
Children are always allowed to attend Oktoberfest during the day/evening. However, after 8pm patrons must be 21 & over.
Merch
We will be selling Oktoberfest t-shirts, hats, and other accessories. Check out the tent at the lower Parking Garage Deck.
Cash & credit
Some outside bars and food lines will accept credit cards during Oktoberfest. However we recommend bringing cash, and we will have ATMs on site for your convenience.
Restrooms
We will have Mobile Restrooms setup on both decks of the parking garage for your convenience. Indoor restrooms are also available inside the restaurant.
