# Chattanooga Oktoberfest 2022 - PRESS RELEASE **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [September 19, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375 "2022-09-19T17:31:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Melissa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/melissa/32/854_2.png) [@Melissa](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Melissa)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/1 "2022-09-19T17:31:00Z")
# Chattanooga Oktoberfest® _Coming Soon_—Saturday AND Sunday, October 8th and 9th First Horizon Pavilion **PRESS RELEASE** _ **For Immediate Release - Chattanooga, Tennessee** _ The Chattanooga Market will present its 21st annual [Chattanooga Oktoberfest®](http://chattanoogaoktoberfest.com/) with a 2-day festival on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th. The weekend is a celebration that is uniquely Chattanoogan and includes lively German accents, bringing back thousands of Chattanooga Oktoberfest fans each year. It’s a chance to dress up in German costume—kids and adults alike—and chicken dance the day (or evening) away while enjoying the season’s first brat or German beer. The traditional [Chattanooga Market](http://chattanoogamarket.com/)vendors will be a part too, both Saturday and even more on Sunday. Hundreds of makers, farms, and food artisans participate to make the weekend a festive day of entertainment and shopping. Shoppers can expect seasonal treats such as Bavarian pretzels, apple streudel, apple cider and fall produce. Admission to this annual event is free, making it truly a fall festival not-to-miss. German attire is highly encouraged; fedora hats, and other German accessories will be sold at the festival. **THE ENTERTAINMENT:** Fan favorite, [The Wustbrats Oompah Band,](https://www.facebook.com/TheWurstbrats) will return under the big tent at the festival entrance. The band plays all weekend long, with plenty of chicken dancing for the whole family, and new this year…Polka lessons. Together with media partners HITS96, Sunny 92.3 and WUUQ Classic Country and ALT 98.7, the center stage will be active all weekend long with live music, adult games such as a stein holding contest and the brat toss. Kids get to play along too with free Polka lessons, chicken dancing and more. Saturday evening at 7pm—under the main tent the annual [Mr. and Ms. Chattanooga Oktoberfest Contest](https://fb.me/e/2Mv11Wt8K)will be held and emcee’d by Natalie of HITS96. An applause-based, casual and fun contest, it’s a “see and be seen” sort of event. Interested individuals simply report to the tent at 6:45pm to jump into the fun. **FOOD + DRINK:** Bavarian cuisine will be sold by many local vendors, and additional varieties of cuisine will be available to please any palate. The finest food artisans in our area will be creating German inspired specialties. [Chattanooga Oktoberfest®](http://chattanoogaoktoberfest.com/) is known for an expansive selection of local and seasonal beers, with dozens of different different varieties. Guests can enjoy an outdoor Bier Garten with plenty of seating. A commemorative 20oz stein will be sold to give enthusiasts an extra full pour—4 bonus ounces per fill. **THE DETAILS:** Admission to Chattanooga Oktoberfest is **FREE**. This is a card only (no cash) event. All major credit and debit cards are accepted. German costume is highly recommended! Hours: Saturday, October 8th, 10am-8pm and Sunday, October 9th, 11am-4pm Look for Chattanooga Oktoberfest® merchandise for sale, including commemorative ceramic beer steins, fedora hats, head garlands, t-shirts and more, while they last. **No pet** s are allowed inside the pavilion–compliance is appreciated. [**ChattanoogaOktoberfest.com**](http://www.chattanoogaoktoberfest.com/) for more. ---
**Author:** ![vtx13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/vtx13/32/1533_2.png) [@vtx13](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/vtx13)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/3 "2022-09-19T20:59:13Z")
Nice press release. Looking forward to the weekend. Curious about this statement. This is a card only (no cash) event. [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![angelaebermudez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/angelaebermudez/32/1038_2.png) [@angelaebermudez](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/angelaebermudez)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/4 "2022-09-20T06:47:20Z")
Hey fantastic release. Curious re Credit card event only? “vendors will be a part too, both Saturday and “even more” on Sunday” Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![Melissa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/melissa/32/854_2.png) [@Melissa](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Melissa)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 11:40am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/5 "2022-09-20T11:40:10Z")
The complete statement regarding credit cards is here: [https://chattanoogaoktoberfest.com](https://chattanoogaoktoberfest.com) ---
**Author:** ![Melissa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/melissa/32/854_2.png) [@Melissa](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Melissa)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 11:40am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/6 "2022-09-20T11:40:56Z")
We typically have fewer farms on Saturday. Again, the complete statement regarding credit cards is here: [https://chattanoogaoktoberfest.com](https://chattanoogaoktoberfest.com) ---
**Author:** ![vtx13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/vtx13/32/1533_2.png) [@vtx13](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/vtx13)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/7 "2022-09-20T13:46:11Z")
Thank you! Clear enough. ---
**Author:** ![angelaebermudez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/angelaebermudez/32/1038_2.png) [@angelaebermudez](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/angelaebermudez)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/8 "2022-09-21T12:46:06Z")
Gotcha, thank you for the time. ---
**Author:** ![Connie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/connie/32/51_2.png) [@Connie](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Connie)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/9 "2022-09-21T16:24:49Z")
Who is selling the hats? I’d like to snag one. ---
**Author:** ![chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/chris/32/3_2.png) [@chris](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/chris)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/10 "2022-09-22T13:09:09Z")
The Market Merchandise booths will have hats! They are kind of sharp this year, I think a nicer quality than in the past. ---
**Author:** ![Connie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/connie/32/51_2.png) [@Connie](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Connie)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/chattanooga-oktoberfest-2022-press-release/2375/11 "2022-09-22T17:26:21Z")
Thank you, hats are part of my personal brand, so I’m getting one!!!