Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting Mecktoberfest for four weekends in 2026, two weekends at each of their locations:
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo, 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Mecktoberfest on September 11 to 13, and from September 18 to 20.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne, at 15025 Bowl Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Mecktoberfest October 2 to 4, and October 9 to 11.
Mecktoberfest hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 am. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
You can expect beer releases, German-style food, stein holding competitions, and lots of entertainment at both locations.
OMB’s famous one-liter glass boots will be released at the start of Mecktoberfest on Friday, September 11 at the LoSo location. These will also be available for purchase at Ballantyne starting Friday, October 2.
Get your boot filled with OMB’s brews. DAS BOOT is always in high demand, so come get one before it sells out.
Beer will also be served in one-liter and half-liter mugs throughout the festival. Other options available: cocktails, ciders, wine, prosecco, and more.
We’ve put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations in the Charlotte area! Check it out for the German music and dancing, stein hoisting competitions, bratwurst, beer and more!
Mecktoberfest Weekend One
September 11 to 13, 2026, at LoSo location
Stein holding competitions:
- Saturday, September 12: 4 to 6 p.m.
Music lineup:
- Friday, Sept. 11, 6 to 10 p.m.: Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 12 to 4 p.m.: OOPS Polka Band
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 6 to 10 p.m.: Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
- Sunday, Sept. 13, 2 to 5 p.m.: Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
Mecktoberfest Weekend Two
September 18 to 20, 2026, at LoSo location
Stein holding competitions:
- Saturday, September 19: 4 to 6 p.m.
Music lineup:
- Friday, September 18, 6 to 10 p.m.: Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
- Saturday, September 19, 1 to 4 p.m.: The Sauerkraut Band
- Saturday, September 19, 6 to 10 p.m .: Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
- Sunday, September 20, 2 to 5 p.m.: TBD
Mecktoberfest Weekend Three
October 2 to 4, 2026, at Ballantyne location
Stein holding competitions:
- Saturday, Oct. 3: 4 to 6 p.m.
Music lineup:
- Friday, October 2, 6 to 10 p.m.: Little German Band
- Saturday, October 3, 1 to 4 p.m.: Appalachian Freunde Polka Band
- Saturday, October 3, 6 to 10 p.m.: TBD
- Sunday, October 4, 2 to 5 p.m.: Little German Band
Mecktoberfest Weekend Four
October 9 to 11, 2026, at Ballantyne location
Stein holding competitions:
- Saturday, Oct. 10: 4 to 6 p.m.
Music lineup:
- Friday, October 9, 6 to 10 p.m .: The Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
- Saturday, October 10, 1 to 4 p.m.: Edelweiss Express
- Saturday, October 10, 6 to 10 p.m.: The Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
- Sunday, October 11, 2 to 5 p.m.: The Holzenhackern Tyrolean Band
Look for updates on the The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Facebook page.
Charlotte Oktoberfest celebrations in 2025
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The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne
15025 Bowl Street
Charlotte, NC
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