OktoberFEAST is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 3 to 7 p.m. on City Green at City Springs. Free admission; Bavarian food and beer for sale.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the City of Sandy Springs OktoberFEAST page and its Sept. 2 announcement.

OktoberFEAST, the city’s Bavarian-style fall festival, is Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. each day on City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way. Admission is free, and so is seating under the festival tent. It is the festival’s third year, and the city calls it “Sandy Springs’ premier fall festival and culinary celebration.”

Who to call

  • Event questions: City of Sandy Springs, 770-730-5600 (24 hours)
  • Weather updates: the city’s Facebook page
  • Official page: OktoberFEAST

When and where
Dates Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Hours 3 to 7 p.m. each day
Place City Green, Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Way
Cost Free admission; food and drink for sale
Weather Rain or shine

What is on

From the city’s festival page:

  • Live music and polka. The Swinging Bavarians play traditional German music and polkas, and newcomers are invited to learn the steps.
  • Bavarian food for sale. The city’s announcement lists warm Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese dip, German sausages, chicken schnitzel and spätzle, with the menu subject to change. Past festivals also served potato pancakes and sweets.
  • Beer for guests 21 and older. Specialty German beers, Oktoberfest-style lagers and Glühwein are for sale. A wristband is required to buy beer, and the announcement mentions a commemorative stein.
  • Family activities, including the Ice Cream Parade for kids and family yard games.

Parking and getting there

City Springs parking includes the underground garage, the above-ground South Lot, street parking and valet, according to the City Springs parking page. Event rates go into effect for busy events and are announced two weeks ahead on that page, which lists each day’s rates. The garage is also under ongoing maintenance work, so check the page before you go. Directions, including transit, are on the getting to City Springs page.

What to know

  • Restrooms are in the small brick building next to the splash pad on Mount Vernon Highway, the city says.
  • Rain or shine. If the weather turns, updates go on the city’s Facebook page.
  • The lawn has rules. The city asks guests to follow its City Green turf guidelines (PDF).
  • Stay as long as you like. There is no admission charge, so you can drop in for an hour or spend the afternoon.

A short history

The city launched OktoberFEAST on Oct. 19-20, 2024, at City Springs, with live music, German beer, Bavarian food and polka lessons, according to its 2024 announcement. The 2026 festival is the third. Sponsorships are handled by the Sandy Springs Foundation.

Frequently asked questions

When is OktoberFEAST in Sandy Springs in 2026? Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. each day on City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way.

Is OktoberFEAST free? Yes. Admission and tent seating are free. Bavarian food and specialty beer are for sale, and beer buyers 21 and older need a wristband.

What happens if it rains at OktoberFEAST? The city says the festival is rain or shine. Weather updates are posted on the City of Sandy Springs Facebook page.

Where do I park for OktoberFEAST? City Springs has an underground garage, the South Lot, street parking and valet. The city’s City Springs parking page lists the rates for each day, and event rates are announced two weeks ahead.

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