Rocktoberfest

Get in touch with Rock City’s German Heritage at Rocktoberfest – now back for its 4th year! Rock City Square will be transformed for a celebration of harvests and fall foliage. Stroll through an atmosphere of German music and food. Enjoy a Bratwurst on Rye, Sauerkraut, Rosemary Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Pretzels, and German Chocolate Cake! Specialty beer will be on tap in the Beer Garden. Work off dinner with a chicken dance at the polka stage. 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Event Hours

Saturdays and Sundays in October
11am – 5pm

Event Activities

 

  • Big River Beer Garden
  • German Food including Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, & German Potato Salad
  • Buddenstrasse (“Avenue of the Booths”) featuring unique souvenirs
  • Polka Lessons (see performance schedule below)
  • Live Bands with audience participation for the “Chicken Dance” and other favorites (see performance schedule below)
  • Street performers and actors
  • Costumed characters available for photos
  • Interactive photo opportunities
  • Face Painting
  • German 101 Lessons in the Critter Classroom
  • Beer 101 Workshops in the Critter Classrom

 

 

Event Schedule

More information on the daily event schedule is coming soon. Check back for updates.

What's Blooming at Rock City?

In October, the fall foliage offers beautiful views from the top of Lookout Mountain.

 

Community Partner

More information on our community partner for Rocktoberfest is coming soon.


*Additional charges apply for food, drinks, some activities, & accessories. 




 

 

Rock City, All Year 'round