Addison Oktoberfest, which adds a purely Texan twist to traditional Oktoberfest celebrations, will bring approximately 50,000 fans together over four days to revel in German culture, food, music and bier. The first evening of the festival, Thursday, Sept. 18, Addison Oktoberfest will have one of the largest networking events in North Texas: Host & Prost Corporate Night.

Host & Prost Corporate Night, sponsored by Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, will take place in the Partyhalle, which will be reserved solely for this event on Thursday night. Companies are encouraged to purchase tables in the Partyhalle for their team, clients or friends for an incredible evening of singing, dancing and games. Your purchase includes a reserved table for up to eight guests, eight commemorative 2025 Oktoberfest steins, one Paulaner bier for each stein, a Texas Meets Bavaria sampler platte served on a branded Addison Oktoberfest wooden platter, eight souvenir lapel pins and your company or group name prominently displayed on a table topper, large screen in the Partyhalle and on the Addison Oktoberfest website. Tables can be purchased starting at $500 at addisonoktoberfest.com.

The evening will feature a ceremonial keg tapping by Addison Mayor Bruce Arfsten at 7 p.m., followed by live music from Auf Geht’s and the Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner Band, known for their viral HORMEL Pepperoni One Man Pep Band performances. Guests can enjoy singing, dancing, networking with local businesses and organizations, and participating in games for a bit of friendly competition.