09/17/2025
Wilmington, ready to PROST? đșđ„š
Oktoberfest season is in full swing. Our roots are local to Wilmington, NC, home to one of the fastest growing festival & craft beer scenes. So to promote great local breweries/spots, hereâs where to raise a stein next:
âą Ponysaurus (Downtown): Sept 20âOct 5, 11aâ10p daily â their biggest Oktoberfest yet with German-inspired beer & food all fest long.
âą Surf City Brewing Co.: Sat, Sept 27-28 â Oktoberfest in Pender County with coastal craft beers, local food, and live music.
âą Watermanâs Brewing: Sat, Sept 27 â Watermanâs Oktoberfest returns near WB. Expect brats, festbier vibes, and live tunes.
âą Oktoberfest on the Beach (Carolina Beach Pier): Sun, Sept 28, 12â5p â oceanfront steins, polka, and games with a sea breeze.
âą Leland Brewing Co.: Sat, Sept 20 â Lelandâs stein-hoist showdown and special MĂ€rzen release in the heart of Brunswick County.
âą Waterline âUnder the Bridgeâ: Sat, Oct 4, 12â8p â Wilmingtonâs landmark Oktoberfest: big tent, Harbour Towne Fest Band, stein hoists, and their MĂ€rzen.
âą Bonus crawl: Wilmington Oktoberfest Pub Crawl: Sat, Sept 27 (4p) â multi-bar Oktoberfest fun downtown.
Bring your crew, wear your dirndls & lederhosen, and tag us in your stein pics. Weâll repost our favorites. đ»
BrewEasy tip: Festbier = golden, smooth, malty; MĂ€rzen = amber, toasty. If thereâs a âkeep-the-steinâ deal⊠keep it. đ
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