Hoptoberfest: Oktoberfest Opening Day Party
Sat, Sep 21
|Fam's Brewing Co.
Get ready to raise your steins as we kick off the Oktoberfest season with Charleston’s official Opening Day celebration—Hoptoberfest at Fam’s Brewing Co.


Time & Location
Sep 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Fam's Brewing Co., 1291 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
About the Event
Get ready to raise your steins as we kick off the Oktoberfest season with Charleston’s official Opening Day celebration—Hoptoberfest at Fam’s Brewing Co. Now in its 6th year, our event has become a tradition, setting the tone for the festivities across the Lowcountry. Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12pm to 6pm for an authentic, unforgettable day of Oktoberfest fun.
We’ll start the party with the tapping of the Firkin at noon, complete with a special surprise for attendees. The day will be packed with more than just the usual stein hoist—get ready for a lineup of fun and unique games:
Blindfolded Pretzel Toss (12:30 pm)--Gather a partner for this hilarious game where communication is key. One person will be blindfolded while the other must catch pretzels tossed by their teammate. The pair with the most successful catches wins $50 in house cash.
Max Teams: 6
Prize: $50…
Tickets
12:30pm Blindfold Pretzel Toss
Gather a partner for this hilarious game where communication is key. One person will be blindfolded while the other must catch pretzels tossed by their teammate. The pair with the most successful catches wins $50 in house cash Max Teams: 6 Prize: $50 house cash
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Sold Out1:30pm: Polka Musical Chairs
Dance and dash for a seat when the polka music stops. Be the last one seated to claim your prize. Max Participants: 10 Prize: $25 house cash
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Sale ended2:30pm: Costume Contest
Strut your stuff in your best Oktoberfest attire. Whether it's lederhosen or a dirndl, make it memorable. Two winners will be chosen for best-dressed Prize: $100 house cash ($50 for top two best-dressed)
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Sale ended3pm: Beer Puppet
Suit up and use strings to hold and control your pint of beer, and be the fastest to take a sip successfully. A protective poncho is provided for potential beer splashes. Prize: $100 house cash
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Sale ended4:30pm: Stein Hoist
Compete to see who can hold a full stein the longest. A $5 entry fee gets you into the competition, and you keep a vintage Hoptobertest stein as a souvenir. Max Participants: 32. Entry Fee: $5 (includes vintage Hoptoberfest stein) Prize: $100 house cash
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Sale ended