Fort Worth Oktoberfest is a three-day celebration of German culture with the best in Bavarian entertainment. Thursday’s ceremonial ‘Tapping of the Kegs’ kicks off the fun and the festival continues through Saturday with carnival rides, dachshund races, Siegi’s Sausage Brat Eating Contest, bier barrel rolling, stein hoist competitions, the Oktoberfest 5k, and more. Entertainment will include 50 performances by German polka and party bands across three stages.