Oktoberfest Tauranga 2026

🍺 Oktoberfest Tauranga 2026 - German Beer Festival PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY COOMBES JOHNSTON BMW TAURANGA AS OUR STEIN SPONSORS 3rd October Saturday - The Cargo Shed Picture this… long tables, steins in hand, live music pumping, and the smell of slow-smoked meats in the air 🍺 We’re bringing back our German Beer Festival to The Cargo Shed after a sold out night last year — and this year it’s bigger, better, and built for a proper good time. Proudly pouring Alchemy Street Brewing beers — your local taproom for the best craft brews 🍻 🎟 What’s included with your ticket: • Your own take-home festival stein (600ml ceramic) • First beer fill on arrival (Alchemy Street Brewing festbier 🍺) • A fresh German-style pretzel on entry • Access to live music, games, and entertainment all night 🍖 Food & Drink This year we’ve kept it simple — all tables are for 6 and every table includes a full gourmet shared platter. We’ve gone bigger than last year… more meat, more value, and a proper feast to match the beers 🍻 From The Big Smoke BBQ boys. Each table platter includes: • 10-hour smoked brisket • 11-hour pulled pork • Smoked Bavarian sausages • Smoked chicken Maryland • Seasoned chips • Southern creamy slaw • Mac & cheese • Pickles • Fresh bread rolls & butter A token will be provided to claim your platter when you’re ready. Only 32 tables available… and last year we sold out a month early. Once they’re gone, they’re gone 🍺 The Big Smoke BBQ will be onsite serving hearty German-style eats all night to purchase for our GA crew. • Beer, cider, wines, RTDs + cocktails available • Low & non-alcohol options available 🎶 What to expect • Live band bringing the energy (polka vibes + crowd favourites) — 5pm kick off • German DJ set to warm things up • MC running games and keeping the crowd pumping • Full bar onsite with all your favourites - house wines, cocktails, rtds etc. Games & activities: • Stein holding competition (limited to 30 entrants) • Pretzel relay • Crowd games throughout the night 🍻 The vibe This is a social, high-energy beer hall experience — long tables, shared platters, steins clinking, and a room full of good people. Dressing up is a must 🍻 Lederhosen, dirndls or your best Oktoberfest fit — we want to see it. Best dressed prizes up for grabs on the night. 📍 Event Details • The Cargo Shed, Tauranga Waterfront – 5 Dive Crescent • Saturday 3rd October 2026 • 4:00pm – 10:00pm • Early entry from 3:30pm for table guests • R18 – strictly no minors (ID required) 🍖 Table Sponsors Own your row at the festival 🍻 A fun, high-impact way to showcase your brand within the event. Includes: • Table of 6 (with full gourmet shared platter) • Branding across a designated table row of 8 long tables • Personalised coasters with your logo • Opportunity to style your tables / add brand touchpoints • MC mentions 👉 Only 4 table sponsor spots available ⚠️ Important Info • Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred • This is a ticketed event only / R18 ID will be checked • Drink responsibly — plenty of food + non-alcoholic options available • Security will be onsite to ensure a safe environment for all • email for dietary requirements for platters - [email protected] • GA is no seating - only bar leaners