About this Event
Oktoberfest is coming to Indy!
Upland Brewing Co. is bringing Oktoberfest celebrations all across Indianapolis from September 18–20, 2026! Kick off the festivities at Upland Clay Terrace on September 18 from 7–8 PM for an evening filled with great beer, German-inspired food, and Oktoberfest fun.
What to expect:
🍺 FREE Amber Ale Samples
Be among the first to try our newly tapped Amber Ale! Samples are available to guests 21+.
🥨 Oktoberfest Food Specials
Our special Oktoberfest menu will be available for purchase, including:
- German Potato Cake — sour cream, chives, goat cheese & apple cider gastrique
- CV Bratwurst — Old Major CV beer bratwurst, sauerkraut, IPA mustard & pretzel bun
- Pork Schnitzel — fried pork cutlet, braised red cabbage, apple, spaetzle & mushroom gravy
- Vegetarian Schnitzel — fried seitan, braised red cabbage, apple, spaetzle & mushroom gravy
💪 Stein-Holding Contest | 7:30 PM
Think you’ve got what it takes? Test your strength and see who can hold a full stein the longest! The winner gets to keep their stein and take home an Upland Oktoberfest T-shirt!
Grab your friends, raise a stein, and join us as we kick off Oktoberfest in true Upland fashion! 🍻
Event venue & nearby stays
Upland Brewing Clay Terrace, 14490 Clay Terrace Boulevard, Carmel, United States
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