Rocktoberfest

Get in touch with Rock City’s German Heritage during the 5th annual Rocktoberfest! Rock City Square will be transformed for a celebration of harvests and fall foliage. Stroll through an atmosphere of German music and food. This premiere Fall Celebration includes live German Music, Polka Lessons, German Food, Specialty Beer, Costume Characters and Fun for the whole family as Rock City celebrates its German heritage and honors its founder Frieda Utermoehlen Carter!


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Event Hours

Saturdays and Sundays in October through October 25th
11am – 5pm

Event included with regular Rock City admission ticket

Event Activities

Big River Beer Garden
German Food including grilled bratwurst, homemade sauerkraut, & roasted potatoes
Special Souvenirs including novelty hats: chicken hats for the chicken dance and green Biarritz German hats. Also souvenir beer mugs that include a free first beer and discounted re-fills. Also, purchase one of the all-new pink Rock City Survivor Birdhouses with proceeds benefiting Scenic City Survivors.
Beer 101 Workshops - October 17th & 18th - 3:00pm - take a beer 101 class with David Sharpe, Head Brewer at Big River Grille & Brewing Works
Polka Dance Lessons with Jeff & Amy Sandy (12:30pm and 2:00pm)
Live Bands with audience participation for the “Chicken Dance” and other favorites (see performance schedule below)
Costumed characters available for photos
German Themed photo opportunities
Bavarian Express Train Rides*
Face Painting & Pumpkin Painting*

Event Schedule

Music Performances Schedule

11:30am	Band
12:30pm	Polka Lesson
1:00pm	Band
2:00pm	Polka Lesson
2;45pm	Band
4:00pm	Band

Date	Band Name
Saturday, October 3rd	Wurstbrats
Sunday, October 4th	Atlanta Polka Band
Saturday, October 10th	Wurstbrats
Sunday, October 11th	Laurentz Und Die Katven
Saturday, October 17th	Wurstbrats
Sunday, October 18th	Alpine Mountain Band
Saturday, October 24th	Prost
Sunday, October 25th	Prost

What's Blooming at Rock City?

In October, look for Holly Osmanthus, Thorny Eleangus, and Chrysanthemum blooming in our gardens. Also, don't miss the breath-taking views from Lover's Leap during the height of Fall's color!