{"id":6918,"date":"2022-08-15T15:46:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T19:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=6918"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","slug":"oktoberfest-ober","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/events\/oktoberfest-ober.htm","title":{"rendered":"Bier, Brats &#038; Big Fun at OktOBERfest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall brings to mind many things\u2026a nip in the air, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes (for better or worse, they\u2019re here to stay!), hot cocoa, carving pumpkins, apple-flavored everything, cozy sweaters and scarves\u2026and the list goes on. But in the Great Smoky Mountains, fall means the return of an area favorite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/ober_gatlinburg.htm\"><strong>OktOBERfest at Ober Gatlinburg<\/strong><\/a><strong>! <\/strong>It\u2019s here every year, and it\u2019s an event you don\u2019t want to miss. Along with having plenty of options for an adults-only weekend, it\u2019s also family friendly enough to bring along the kiddos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional Oktoberfest celebration \u2013 based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany \u2013 began on September 21 and will run until October 6, 2019. It\u2019s a celebration of all things Bavaria, and the one in Gatlinburg, TN each year follows that same formula. If you can\u2019t make it all the way to Germany, or if the Smokies is your go-to spot, be sure you plan a few days to get to OktOBERfest in the Great Smoky Mountains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Foods&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><br>You\u2019ll find plenty of German foods to fill up on, with annual favorites like schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels, sauerkraut, strudel, turkey legs, and so much more. The Seasons of Ober restaurant and The Loft Lounge even have special OktOBERfest menus that feature everything from Brat \u2018n Kraut Balls, Wurstsalat, and Frikadelle to Bauernschmaus, Kohlroladen, and J\u00e4gerschnitzel. Not up for Bavarian favorites? They have plenty of other options like mozzarella sticks, sandwiches, burgers, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Drinks&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><br>You can wash all those delicious foods down with plenty of German biers in the Outdoor Bier Garten (for those 21 and over). Some on the menu this year include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schulz Br\u00e4u Oktoberfest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schulz Br\u00e4u Munich Dunkel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schulz Br\u00e4u German Pilsner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franziskaner&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spatan, Hofbr\u00e4u Oktoberfest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hofbr\u00e4u Original<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warsteiner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sam Adam\u2019s Octoberfest Ale&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yee Haw Pale Ale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leinenkugel Oktoberfest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highland, Oatmeal Porter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yuengling Oktoberfest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beer Cards are $20 (21 and over, with ID), and you can pick from 4 (16 oz) beers or 8 (7 oz) beers. You can also grab the classic 24 oz Boot of Beer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Entertainment<\/em><\/strong><br>Once again, the ever-favorite Smoky Mountain Oompah Band will be back to entertain! Dressed in their authentic lederhosen, they\u2019ll treat guests to Bavarian folk dances, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodeling, and more. Dance along as they make you feel like you\u2019re in the middle of the Munich celebration!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Shopping<\/em><\/strong><br>Stop by the Ober Mall and check out special OktOBERfest goods and gifts or pop into the vendor tent outside. And don\u2019t forget the \u201cBeer Necessities\u201d kiosk for plenty of drink accessories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hours<\/strong><br>Oompah Band | 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm, Daily (arrive early for a seat!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bier Garten | 10 am \u2013 5 pm, Sunday \u2013 Thursday| 10 am \u2013 6 pm, Fridays and Saturdays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/cabin_rental_gatlinburg_tn.htm\"><strong>Gatlinburg Cabins for YOU<\/strong><\/a><br>After an afternoon of drinks, dancing, and filling up on Bavarian foods, you\u2019ll want a comfortable place to relax and unwind with family and friends. We have plenty of awesome cabins with game tables, board games, full kitchens, cozy living rooms with big screen TVs, movie rooms, spacious decks, and mountain views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please drink responsibly and have a designated driver or call an Uber if needed so you can make it safely back to your cabin!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall brings to mind many things\u2026a nip in the air, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes (for better or worse, they\u2019re here to stay!), hot cocoa, carving pumpkins, apple-flavored everything, cozy sweaters and scarves\u2026and the list goes on. But in the Great Smoky Mountains, fall means the return of an area favorite: OktOBERfest at Ober Gatlinburg! It\u2019s here every year, and it\u2019s an event you don\u2019t want to miss. Along with having plenty of options for an adults-only weekend, it\u2019s also family friendly enough to bring along the kiddos! The traditional Oktoberfest celebration \u2013 based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany \u2013 began [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6920,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[292],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6918"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9925,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6918\/revisions\/9925"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}