MEDIA RESOURCES
Press & Media
Nashville Oktoberfest has been covered by national and local media for over four decades. Find press quotes, fast facts, downloadable assets, and media inquiry information here.
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What the Press Is Saying
"Most Authentic Oktoberfest in America."
— Business Insider
Named Nashville Oktoberfest the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration in the United States.
"America's best Oktoberfest celebration!"
— Food & Wine
Featured Nashville Oktoberfest as the premier Oktoberfest experience outside of Munich.
"Nashville's must-do events."
— Thrillist
Listed Nashville Oktoberfest among the top annual events in Nashville that no visitor should miss.
"The city's most beloved fall tradition."
— Nashville Scene
Nashville's independent alt-weekly has covered Nashville Oktoberfest for over two decades as a cornerstone of the city's fall cultural calendar.
FOR JOURNALISTS
Fast Facts
Key statistics and details for press coverage
1980
Founded
30,000+
Annual Attendance
4 Days
Duration
Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Venue
Nashville, TN
Location
Oct 2–5, 2026
2026 Dates
40+
Beer Selections
6+ Acts
Live Bands
#2 in Tennessee
5K Ranking
44 Consecutive
Years Running
PRESS KIT
Downloadable Assets
All press kit assets are available upon request. Contact our media team for high-resolution logos, festival photography, artist headshots, and official press releases.
High-Res Logo Files
PNG, SVG, EPS formats
Festival Photography
Licensed for press use
Press Releases
2026 announcements
Artist Headshots
All 2026 performers
Fact Sheet
One-page press summary
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Press Inquiries
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OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER
Nashville Scene is the official media partner of Nashville Oktoberfest. For editorial coverage, visit nashvillescene.com.
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