Hoptoberfest: Oktoberfest Opening Day Party

Get ready to raise your steins as we kick off the Oktoberfest season with Charleston’s official Opening Day celebration—Hoptoberfest at Fam’s Brewing Co. Now in its 6th year, our event has become a tradition, setting the tone for the festivities across the Lowcountry. Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12pm to 6pm for an authentic, unforgettable day of Oktoberfest fun.

We’ll start the party with the tapping of the Firkin at noon, complete with a special surprise for attendees. The day will be packed with more than just the usual stein hoist—get ready for a lineup of fun and unique games:

Blindfolded Pretzel Toss (12:30 pm)--Gather a partner for this hilarious game where communication is key. One person will be blindfolded while the other must catch pretzels tossed by their teammate. The pair with the most successful catches wins $50 in house cash.

Max Teams: 6

Prize: $50 house cash

Polka Musical Chairs (1:30 pm)--Dance and dash for a seat when the polka music stops.

Be the last one seated to claim your prize.

Max Participants: 10

Prize: $25 house cash

Oktoberfest Costume Contest (2:30 pm)--Strut your stuff in your best Oktoberfest attire. Whether it's lederhosen or a dirndl, make it memorable. Two winners will be chosen for best-dressed.

Prize: $100 house cash ($50 for top two best-dressed

Beer Puppet Challenge (3 pm)--Suit up and use strings to hold and control your pint of beer, and be the

fastest to take a sip successfully.  A protective poncho is provided for potential beer splashes.

Prize: $100 house cash

Stein Hoist Competition (4:30 pm)--Compete to see who can hold a full stein the longest. A $5 entry fee gets you into the competition, and you keep a vintage Hoptobertest stein as a memento.

Max Participants: 32.

Entry Fee: $5 (includes vintage Hoptoberfest stein)

Prize: $100 house cash

Live polka music will be provided by talented musicians from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (note: this isn’t an official Charleston Symphony Orchestra event, but a unique opportunity to enjoy their music in a relaxed and festive atmosphere).

We’ll also have limited 1-liter steins for sale, along with our FBC Oktoberfest beer on draft and a delicious Oktoberfest-inspired food menu to fuel your fun.

So, grab your friends, throw on your lederhosen, and join us at Fam’s Brewing Co. to kick off the Oktoberfest season the right way. Prost to Hoptoberfest 2024.

This event is free to attend. Please party responsibly.