Get ready to raise your steins and don your dirndls! Downtown Copperas Cove is set to transform into a Bavarian wonderland for the 2nd Annual #shopcove! Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM hosted by the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation and the Taste of Cove Food Truck Park.
This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable evening of German-inspired festivities, featuring live oompah music by the Pivo & Polka Band, delicious German cuisine, ice-cold beer, exciting contests, and a vendor marketplace showcasing local entrepreneurs and businesses.
Find updates and RSVP for the event here on Facebook.
Want to have all the Oktoberfest information handy on the day of the event? Download the Discover Copperas Cove App and click on the Oktoberfest banner. Using your phone, click here to download app.
🍺 2025 #SHOPCOVE Oktoberfest Schedule 🍺
📅 Saturday, September 20th • Downtown Copperas Cove • 4 PM – 10 PM
📱 All Day (4 PM – 10 PM) Digital Passport Contest – Hosted by CCEDC Booth
Download the Discover Copperas Cove App
Complete the passport challenge to enter for a raffle basket packed with prizes!
4:30 PM - Traditional Tapping of the Keg Ceremony
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Live Oktoberfest Music performed by Pivo & Polka
5:30 PM – Bavarian Attire Contest – Hosted by The House on Main
Categories: Best Lederhosen • Best Dirndl • Best Dressed Couple • Best Dressed Kid
Prizes: Gift certificates for drinks, hair care, massage, and boutique shopping!
6:00 PM - Traditional German Dance Performance - Lasting Memories Fine Arts Studio at Taste of Cove Food Truck Park
6:15 PM - Local German Chorus Performance - Liederkranz Singing Group
6:30 PM – Yodeling Contest – Hosted by Taste of Cove Food Truck Park & Rainbow Heart Studio
Loudest & longest yodel wins! (Don't miss the demonstration before the contest!)
Prize: Big basket of Oktoberfest merch!
7:00 PM – Brat Eating Contest – Hosted by Herb & Earnie's
Rules: Eat the most brats in 10 minutes… hands behind your back!
Prize: $25 gift certificate to Herb & Earnie’s!
8:00 PM – Sausage Tossing Contest – Hosted by Refresh Spa & Salon
Rules: Toss & catch sausages in your aprons — farthest apart team wins!
Prizes: Gift certificates for Refresh Salon services (2 winners)!
9:00 PM – Stein Holding Contest – Hosted by Nelson Brew Works
Men & Women's Divisions this year!
Prize: $25 gift certificate to Nelson Brew Works!
Vendor spots are Filled!
BE WARY OF SCAMMERS!
WE WILL NEVER TAKE VENDOR REGISTRATION THROUGH MESSENGER OR CASH APPS.
Thank you to our MANY amazing Sponsors!
