Hoptoberfest: Oktoberfest Season Kickoff Party
Sat, Sep 20
|Fam's Brewing Co.
Charleston’s first Oktoberfest party of the season happens at Fam’s Brewing Co. Join us for firkin tapping at noon, live polka, steins of our house-brewed Oktoberfest, food specials, and fan-favorite games. Click for full event details.
Time & Location
Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Fam's Brewing Co., 1291 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
About the Event
Break out the lederhosen and raise a stein. Hoptoberfest is back, and we are kicking off Charleston’s Oktoberfest season in true Bavarian style.
Now in its 7th year, Hoptoberfest has become the Lowcountry’s official opening day of Oktoberfest. At noon, our brewers Justin and Thomas will tap the ceremonial firkin to mark the first official pour of the season. (If you know, you know. If you don’t, then don’t miss it.)
From there, it’s steins of house-brewed Oktoberfest, live polka music from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., hearty German-style food specials, and games all afternoon on our patio.
GAMES LINEUP
Perfect Pint Relay Race (12:30 p.m.)
Tickets
Perfect Pint Relay Race 12:30p
ONE TICKET PER TEAM Teams of two. One teammate sits with an empty pint glass on their head while the other races through a zigzag of beer cans, scooping beer with a spoon to fill their teammate’s pint glass. First to fill it wins. Max Teams: 6 teams of 2 people Prize: $50 house cash
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Sale endedPretzel Necklace Race 1:30 p
ONE TICKET PER TEAM Two-person teams. One wears a pretzel necklace—Oktoberfest-style—while the other races to eat every last pretzel without using their hands. Fastest team wins. Max Teams: 8 teams of 2 people Prize: $50 house cash
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Sale endedCostume Contest 2:30p
Break out the lederhosen or dirndl and strut your stuff. Two best-dressed winners will be crowned. Prize: $100 house cash ($50 each)
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Sale endedBeer Puppet Challenge 3 p
Control your beer with strings and race to take a sip, easier said than done. Ponchos provided upon request. Prize: $100 house cash
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Sale endedStein Hoist 4:30 p
How long can you hold it up? A $15 entry fee gets you in and includes a Hoptoberfest stein to keep. Max Participants: 20 Entry Fee: $15 (FBC stein included) Prize: $100 house cash
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+$1.43 Sales Tax
+$0.41 ticket service fee
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