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. 19, Addison Oktoberfest will host one of the largest networking events in North Texas: Host & Prost Corporate Night.

Host & Prost Corporate Night 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 tribe for an incredible evening of singing, dancing and games. Your purchase includes a reserved table for up to eight guests, eight commemorative 2024 Oktoberfest steins, one Paulaner bier for each stein, and your company or group name prominently displayed on a table topper, large screen in the Partyhalle and on the Addison Oktoberfest website. Food and additional beverages are not included. Tables can be purchased for $400 at addisonoktoberfest.com.

The evening also includes the ceremonial keg tapping by Addison Mayor Bruce Arfsten, live music for singing and dancing, networking opportunities with other area businesses and organizations, and games for a little friendly competition.

“Host & Prost Corporate Night is one of the new offerings at Addison Oktoberfest, and we can’t wait to see all the groups that come out for it,” said Abby Morales, special events director for the Town of Addison. “This will be a great night to celebrate the prost and host your team or clients for great music, authentic German bier and fun and games, as well as network with other area businesses.”

On Thursday, Sept. 19, general admission is free for all visitors, but admission to the Partyhalle is only available to Host & Prost Corporate Night guests. On Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21, admission is $15 for ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. On Sunday, Sept. 22, admission is $10 for ages 13+ and free for kids 12 and younger. On Sunday Hunday, dogs of all breeds also get free admission! (Dogs are not permitted in the park Thursday through Saturday). Single-day general admission tickets and Host & Prost tables go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at addisonoktoberfest.com.

Guests who want to up their Partyhalle experience can purchase tables on the Partyhalle Deck on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tables come with admission for eight guests, along with a commemorative .5L stein, one Paulaner bier, and a commemorative lapel pin for each guest.

For more information on Addison Oktoberfest, go to addisonoktoberfest.com.

EVENT SPECIFICS:

What:          Addison Oktoberfest

At Addison Oktoberfest, enjoy a taste of the original Bavarian celebration with a purely Texan twist. For more than three decades, people have donned dirndls and lederhosen (or have just come as they are) for four days of revelry in German culture, food, music and bier. Experience the sound of polka bands and other traditional entertainers on multiple stages in Addison Circle Park, and participate in special games for bier lovers, kids of all ages, dachshunds and more. Raise your favorite German stein and say, “Prost, y’all!”

When:         Sept. 19-22, 2024

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024      5 p.m. – 11 p.m.                           

                      Friday, Sept. 20, 2024            5 p.m. – midnight

                      Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024       noon – midnight             

                      Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024          noon – 6 p.m.                               

Where:        Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle, Addison. 

Free

parking:       Millennium Garage (15455 N. Dallas Parkway)

Colonnade Garage (15305 N. Dallas Parkway)

Addison Circle One Garage (15601 N. Dallas Parkway)

Addison Circle Two Garage (15725 N. Dallas Parkway)

Accessible parking is available at the DART Transit Center (4925 Arapaho Road)

Tickets:               General Admission

                             Thursday, Sept. 19                                       FREE

Friday, Sept. 20 – Saturday, Sept. 21        $15 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, under 5 FREE

Sunday, Sept. 22                                          $10 ages 13+, under 12 FREE.

Tickets will be available for advance purchase at www.AddisonOktoberfest.com at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

General Info:     Visit www.AddisonOktoberfest.com and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VisitAddison. #AOK24

Media:                For media inquiries including interviews, photos, b-roll and more, contact Sara Burgos of Sunwest Communications at 786-282-8549 or sburgos@sunwestpr.com. 

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