Apex Oktoberfest, run by American Legion Post 124, is a free October day on the Town Hall campus. 2026 was Oct. 10; the 2027 date is not posted yet.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from American Legion Post 124 and the Town of Apex Oktoberfest page. Check the organizer’s page before you go.

Apex Oktoberfest is a free fall festival of polka, bratwurst and local beer on the Apex Town Hall campus, run by American Legion Post 124. Proceeds help pay for the post’s scholarships, youth and veterans programs and community events. The 2026 festival was Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 2027 date has not been announced; we will add it here when the post updates its Oktoberfest page. Questions go to the post at oktoberfest@apexlegionpost.com; town questions to 919-249-3400.

Apex Oktoberfest at a glance
When October; 2026 was Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2027 date Not announced yet
Where Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter St.
Cost Free admission; food and drink tickets sold on site
Weather Rain or shine, mostly under a covered tent
Organizer American Legion Post 124

What happens

The 2026 program, from the post’s Oktoberfest page:

  • Music and dancing: the day opened with town and Legion officials and accordionist Thomas Newhauser, the North Carolina Polka Time Allstars played from 1 p.m., and Gary Cnare of the RPM band closed from 4 p.m. Dancing runs all day in the main tent.
  • Food: bratwurst, hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and cotton candy.
  • Beer: from Bombshell Beer Company, Tobacco Wood Brewing Company and The Mason Jar Lager Company, plus wine, nonalcoholic beer and soft drinks.
  • Kid Zone: a bounce house, karate, face painting and crafts, all free.

Tickets and drinks

Admission is free. Food and drinks are paid for with tickets sold at the event; sales and age checks start at noon and run all day. Tickets can be bought with cash, debit or credit card, and there are no advance sales. Buying alcohol takes proof of age and a wristband, and drinks must be bought at the event and finished in the designated areas.

Parking and getting there

  • No roads close, and most parking lots stay open, the town says.
  • GoApex Route 1 runs on its normal schedule and route.
  • The town’s downtown parking map shows walkable lots.
  • A limited number of accessible parking spaces are at Town Hall, and accessible restrooms are provided.

What to know

  • Rain or shine: most activities are under a large covered tent.
  • No pets, under town rules.
  • Alerts: text “OKTOBERFEST” to 888777 for safety alerts and changes on the day.

Apex’s other big fall dates are on our fall festivals and pumpkin patches guide, and the rest of the calendar is on things to do in Apex and the things to do this month list.

Frequently asked questions

When is Oktoberfest in Apex?

It is held in October. The 2026 festival was Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. American Legion Post 124 had not posted a 2027 date as of Oct. 11, 2026.

Is Apex Oktoberfest free?

Yes. Admission is free. Food and drinks are bought with tickets sold at the event by cash, debit or credit card; there are no advance sales.

Is Apex Oktoberfest held in the rain?

Yes. It is held rain or shine, with most activities under a large covered tent on the Town Hall campus.

Can I bring my dog to Apex Oktoberfest?

No. Pets are not permitted under town rules.