North Texas Craft Beer Events (updated 9/28/2026)

Image credits: Three Wide Brewing Co., Armor Brewing Co., White Rock Brewing Co.,
Bearded Ax Brewery, Jaquval Pub, Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Glen Rose Brewing Co., Glen Echo Brewing Co.

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Oktoberfest may be winding down a bit, but you'll find more than ten new celebrations on the calendar this week. Check the listings for details on those, as well as the ArmorFest: Three Year Anniversary Party at Armor Brewing Co. of Allen and both Barrel-Aged Beer Day and the Brews for Boobs Benefit at Three Wide Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.

Cheers!


Monday, September 28

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Martin House Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Taproom Release of Thousand Acre Woods, an imperial stout with honey and peanut butter flavoring.

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail

Tuesday, September 29

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail

Wednesday, September 30

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Bearded Ax Brewery, Midlothian - 6:30 p.m. - You Know the Old Slaying: An Interactive Murder Mystery Show ($33.85pp including taxes and fees, click here to purchase tickets).

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Flying Saucer, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Oktoberfest featuring $10 German Oktoberfest flights.
  • Southside Cellar, Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Lager Day: Half-price lagers with pizza purchase.
  • Parry's Pizza, Weatherford - 7 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.

Thursday, October 1

     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Dallas - 5 p.m. - Stein Night & Black Lager Release Party featuring $5 stein pours (bring your own stein).
  • Four Bullets Brewery, Richardson - 7 p.m. - Beats & Brews Rhythm Groove Drum Circle with Rhythm Therapy Clinic (free to participate).

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 11 a.m. - Oktoberfest featuring $15 Oktoberfest flights.
  • Thirsty Growler, The Colony - 11 a.m. - Thirsty Thursday featuring discounted growler fills on select beers.
  • Lambeau's American Kitchen & Taps, Highland Village - 6:30 p.m. - Oktoberfest Beer Dinner featuring a three-course pairing menu ($45pp, contact venue to reserve).
  • Grrrowlers, The Colony - 7 p.m. - Oktoberfest Beer School with Cicerone Jason Schatzel ($15pp at the door).

Friday, October 2
 
     Brewery Recurring Events

     Brewery Special Events
  • Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Dallas - 5 p.m. - First Friday featuring live music, food vendors and a pumpkin decorating competition.
  • Three Wide Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 5 p.m. - Barrel Aged Beer Day featuring live music, a themed food menu, special tappings, barrel-aged flights and more.
  • Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland - 5:30 p.m. - Jazzing Up Lakewood with Oak Cliff Jazz.
  • Glen Echo Brewing, Wylie - 6 p.m. - Oktoberfest featuring a ceremonial keg tapping, stein holding, and the release of the brewery's Oktoberfest Bier.
  • Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas - 6 p.m. - Board Game Night with Bay Window Board Games. 
  • Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 7 p.m. - Emerald City Band Live Music Event (click here for ticketing options). 
  • Turning Point Beer, Bedford - 7 p.m. - Open Mic Comedy Showcase (free to attend).

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Flying Saucer, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Oktoberfest featuring $5 Saucer stein fill-ups with Oktoberfest drafts.
  • Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 11 a.m. - Oktoberfest featuring $5 Saucer stein fill-ups with Oktoberfest drafts.

Saturday, October 3

     Brewery Special Events
  • Ivanhoe Ale Works, Denison - 10 a.m. - One Last Round in Denison: Final Day of Service.
  • Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Dallas - 10 a.m. - Oaktoberfest featuring live music, German food, a tapping of the brewery's Festbier and more (click here to pre-purchase a commemorative glass and beer ticket for $25).
  • Armor Brewing Co., Allen - 11 a.m. - ArmorFest: Three Year Anniversary Party featuring live music, games and contests, glitter tattoos, kids activities and more ($78pp for VIP privileges, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Bearded Ax Brewery, Midlothian - 11 a.m. - Oktoberfest featuring food specials, German beers on tap, games and contest, stein holding and more (click here for contest entry options).
  • Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 11 a.m. - Brewery Tour with Co-founder Keith Lewis ($12.44 including taxes and fees, click here to purchase tickets).
  • White Rock Brewing Co., Dallas - 12 p.m. - Rocktoberfest featuring live music, German food, German beers on tap and more.
  • False Idol Brewing, North Richland Hills - 12 p.m. - Fallse Harvest Oktoberfest Party featuring German beers on tap and more.
  • Glen Rose Brewing Co., Glen Rose - 12 p.m. - Oktoberfest featuring live music, stein holding, a heavy mug chug competition and more.
  • Oak Highlands Brewery, Richardson - 12 p.m. - Oktoberfest featuring live music, dog races, hammer-schlagen, stein holding contests and more.
  • Three Wide Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Brews for Boobs benefiting Cancer StrongHER featuring local vendors, merch and more. 
  • Four Bullets Brewery, Richardson - 1 p.m. - Fall Plant Market with Plants by Viridiana.
  • Glen Echo Brewing, Wylie - 1 p.m. - Oktoberfest featuring a live DJ, beer obstacle course races, a costume contest, stein holding and more.
  • Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 7 p.m. - Turnpike Troubadours & King George: George Strait Tribute Live Music Event (click here for ticketing options).

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Flying Saucer, Fort Worth - 7 a.m. - Oktoberfest 5K & Saucer Oktoberfest Party with Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth ($45-$65pp, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Downtown Garland - 3 p.m. - Fall Crawl: A Craft Beer Tasting Trail including stops at Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Lockwood Distilling and more ($30.87pp including taxes and fees, click here to purchase tickets).
  • Hoppin', Grapevine - 12 p.m. - Hopptober Fest featuring German food, German beers on tap, stein holding and more. The first 15 patrons receive a free stein.

Sunday, October 4

     Brewery Special Events
  • Jaquval, Dallas - 11 a.m. - Jaqtoberfest featuring live music (4 p.m.), German-inspired food, German beers on tap, games and more.
  • Glen Rose Brewing Co., Glen Rose - 12 p.m. - Oktoberfest featuring live music, stein holding, a heavy mug chug competition and more.
  • Keyworth Brewing Co., North Richland Hills - 12 p.m. - Sunday Special: $2 off full pours.
  • Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland - 12 p.m. - Beers with Pyrs featuring adoptable dogs from Saving Pyrs in Need.
  • Glen Echo Brewing, Wylie - 1 p.m. - Oktoberfest featuring dachshund races and a singalong with Beer Choir North Texas Chapter.
  • Cowtown Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 3 p.m. - Fort Worth 42 Club: Dominoes Open Play.

     Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
  • Flying Saucer, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Oktoberfest featuring $5 DFW Oktoberfest drafts & Stein Garage Sale.
  • Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 11 a.m. - Laketoberfest featuring German food specials, stein hoisting, Oktoberfest beers on tap and more ($25pp at the door for a tasting card good for 6 flight-size pours).
  • Beer Me Taproom & Wine Bar, Fate - 6 p.m. - Domino Tournament ($10pp at the door, 12 spots available).


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        Note: Coverage is limited to special events. Items recurring weekly, such as trivia nights, yoga classes, band bookings and the like are generally not included unless associated with a featured brewery or beer release.

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