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Getting Here

Addison Circle Park: 4970 Addison Circle Addison, TX. 75001

The event entrance is located at the corner of Quorum Drive and Addison Circle.

Get Here on DART

By bus to the Addison Transit Center

Plan your visit to Addison Oktoberfest using DART’s GoPass® app. You also can visit DART.org or call DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111.

Free Parking

Millennium Garage (15455 North Dallas Parkway)

Colonnade Garage (15305 North Dallas Parkway)

Addison Circle One Garage (15601 Dallas Parkway)

Addison Circle Two Garage (15725 North Dallas Parkway)

**Handicap Parking available at DART parking lot (4925 Arapaho Road)

Rideshare Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Beckert Park (5000 Addison Circle)

Frequently Asked Questions

1Event Dates & Ticket Information

Event Dates
September 19 - 22, 2024

Tickets
Purchase tickets here!

2Refund Policy

- Tickets will be refunded in the event of festival cancellation ONLY. In all refund cases, ticket buyers will receive a full refund including the ticket price and any additional fees.

- No ticket exchanges will be issued.

3Cancellation Policy
All Addison festivals are rain or shine, subject to change or cancellation by Addison for extreme weather or other risk to public safety. Connect with us on social media for the latest updates.

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4Entertainment

Addison Oktoberfest features live performances by local and regional music acts on multiple stages. Check the stage schedules here for details. Posted performances are not guaranteed; artists and set times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

5How Can I Get Involved?

- Check out our Vendor Opportunities here!

- Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact the Special Events Department

6Parking

- FREE Festival Parking is available in select garages located near Arapaho Road and the Dallas North Tollway.

- Handicap parking is available at the DART parking lot, located at Quorum Drive and Arapaho Road.

7What Can I Bring?

Items ALLOWED

- Personal steins.

- Purses, handbags, diaper bags, and medium backpacks. All bags will be searched, please leave these items at home to avoid delayed entry.

- Strollers, children's wagons, and wheelchairs.

- Personal umbrellas not to exceed 50" in diameter.

- Medically-Necessary Supplies. Must be in prescription packaging with photo ID.

- Empty reusable water bottles.

Items NOT ALLOWED

- NO large bags.

- NO pop-up tents or shade structures of any size.

- NO pets, emotional support or other animals. Service animals are permitted.

- NO outside food or drinks. Food for infants and toddlers is permitted.

- NO illegal substances.

- NO coolers.

- NO bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards.

- NO lawn chairs.

- NO laser pointers.

- NO fireworks or explosives.

- NO drones.

All patrons entering Addison Circle Park will go through a strict screening process. You will be asked to get rid of any prohibited items. Addison DOES NOT provide a check station for holding personal items.

8Purchasing Food & Beverage
Addison no longer sells Tasty Bucks (food coupons/tickets). All food and beverage vendors will accept direct payment, including credit/debit card and Tasty Bucks from previous years (Addison Tasty Bucks never expire).
9Re-entry
Guests who leave the event and plan to return on the same day must check out with event staff at a designated exit. When guests return to the park, they can enter through any lane at the Main Entrance with valid credentials. Normal admission screening required.
10Pet Policy

- NO pets are allowed. Only trained service animals will be permitted. The tasks performed by the service animal must be directly related to the person's disability. Emotional support animals are not permitted.

- Sunday Hund-day: Bring your dog to Addison Oktoberfest on Sunday. All dogs must be leashed and picked up after.

- All animals must remain on a leash or harness and may not be left unattended. Owner is responsible for proper disposal of all pet waste.

11Are The Events Wheelchair Accessible?
Addison strives to make Addison Circle Park as ADA-Friendly as possible, but not all areas are easily accessible with a wheelchair or stroller. Please be aware that much of the park is natural terrain, with uneven surfaces and the potential for mud. Accessible restrooms are available throughout the park.
12Is This A Family-Friendly Event?

- Yes! Attendees of all ages are welcome to enjoy the festivities.

- A variety of free and fee-based activities and attractions are offered throughout the festival. Check out our Fun for Die Familie page for more details.

- The Infant Care Lounge, which offers a baby changing and feeding station, is located in the center of the festival grounds.

13Why Is Oktoberfest Held In September?
Addison Oktoberfest coincides with the opening of the 16-day festival in Munich, Germany. The original celebration began on October 10, 1810 to celebrate the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxon-Hildeburghausen. In 1880, the festival was scheduled to start in September so the festival could enjoy more pleasant weather.
14Where Do I Pick Up My Ticket Package?

Attendees shall present tickets at the event to pick up package items. Specific details on pickup location will be provided.

15Video & Photography

- Video surveillance cameras are used in Addison Circle Park.

- An official event photographer will be taking photos during the event.

- Patrons attending the event may be pictured in event marketing.

- While cell phones and personal cameras (no external lenses, attachments or tripods) are permitted, attendees may not record music performances.

16Road Closures

- Sign up to receive event road closure updates here!

- If you have any questions regarding Road or Park Closures, please feel free to contact the Special Events office at 972-450-6284.

17Lost & Found

- During event hours, a lost and found is located at the Information Booth on the north side of the park near Addison Circle.

- After hours please contact the Addison Police Department at pdrecords@addisontx.gov with your name, contact number, and a description of the lost item.

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