Kilgore Oktoberfest | Reel East Texas

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A regional favorite hosted by Kilgore Main Street, this FREE event takes place October 10th in Historic Downtown Kilgore from 11AM – 7PM!

REEL East Texas is once again proud to host the Oktoberfest Beer Garden near the Texan Theater, with specially selected brews and canned beverages available for adult guests.

Willkommen!

A regional favorite hosted by Kilgore Main Street, this FREE event takes place October 10th in Historic Downtown Kilgore from 11AM – 7PM! REEL East Texas is once again proud to host the Oktoberfest Beer Garden near the Texan Theater, with specially selected brews and canned beverages available for adult guests. Immerse yourself in an authentic German-meets-Texas experience with delicious food, festive and energetic music, refreshing drinks, and family–friendly activities. Come dressed for the occasion in a Dirndl or Lederhosen and enter the Best Dressed competition. Don’t forget to stop by the REEL East Texas Beer Garden for a commemorative stein and pours of this year’s libations.

Reserve your beers ahead of time and skip the line!

Date and Time

Sat, October 10, 2026,
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT

Location

Texan Theater

201 South Kilgore St.
Kilgore, TX 75662

Reserve your pours now for Kilgore Oktoberfest 2026 with VIP admission to the REEL Beer Garden! Each $50 VIP pass includes our commemorative 2026 stein, a free themed meal, five draft or canned beers, separate shaded VIP designated seating and easy refills with premium service during the event.

Visitors can also pre-purchase individual beer tickets ahead of the Oct. 10 event in downtown Kilgore.

What's on tap?

REEL East Texas Board President & Brewmeister Mitch Moehring has cultivated an awesome menu for the 2026 Kilgore Oktoberfest set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

Saint Arnold Pilsner

A crisp German-style lager built on 100% Pilsner malt, with a honey-kissed white-bread malt character and bright lemon and floral hop aromas. The bitterness is firm but smooth, leading to a clean, elegant finish.
IF YOU LIKE: Bitburger Pils, Pilsner Urquell, Firestone Walker Pivo Pils

Saint Arnold Dry Cider

Bright apple flavor and aroma lead the way, with notes of pear, citrus and melon. Mild acidity and a touch of sweetness keep it light and complex before a clean, dry finish. Gluten free.
IF YOU LIKE: Austin Eastciders Original Dry, Strongbow Original Dry, ACE Apple Cider

Saint Arnold Oktoberfest

Full-bodied, malty and slightly sweet, this autumn seasonal features a rich, rounded malt character with notes of caramel. At 6.6% ABV, it’s a flavorful, warming beer made for a cool fall evening. IF YOU LIKE: Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen, Spaten Oktoberfest, Samuel Adams OctoberFest

Saint Arnold Hefeweizen

A German-inspired wheat beer brewed with a high proportion of wheat and traditional brewing techniques, with a touch of American character from Pacific Northwest Strata hops. Expect classic banana and clove aromas balanced by honey and biscuit malt character. IF YOU LIKE: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Franziskaner Weissbier

Saint Arnold Guten Tag

A toasty, clean Bavarian-style lager with a smooth, malt-forward character. Balanced and easy drinking, Guten Tag offers the rich malt character you want from a traditional German-style lager without becoming heavy. IF YOU LIKE: Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen, Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen, Hofbräu Dunkel