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PCJ Mon Oct 13: From Brats to Weiner Dog Races — Oktoberfest Hits Ogden Tap Room!

Harbour Towne Fest Band, German brews, and the world-famous Weiner Dog Races — it’s all happening at Ogden Tap Room.

There’s nothing like a Wilmington Oktoberfest — especially when it’s hosted by Ogden Tap Room. From German bites to live tunes and the legendary Weiner Dog Races, this family-friendly favorite is the perfect way to toast the season.

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OTR Oktoberfest 2025

SAT OCT 18: Noon - 7PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD

Our annual "Oktoberfest" event will be held next Saturday, October 18th at the Ogden Tap Room. There will be German food & drinks, live music from the Harbour Towne Fest Band, & of course the soon to be world famous Weiner Dog Races.

  • Doors open at noon.

  • Harbour Towne Fest Band will be playing music 2pm until 7pm

  • Weiner Dog Races start at 4pm (Pre-register at 2pm)

  • *This is a kid friendly event!

  • Save the Date! Tell everyone! Bring Cash!

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Live Music

Monday

Mike Oregano

6:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Open Mic

7:00 PM-Midnight @ Bazarre - ILM

Open Mic with Delia Stanley

8-11:30 PM @ Mad Katz - MJ

Frank Grant’s Music Mondays

8:00-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

Tuesday

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Burgaw Brewing - BG

Tuesday Drum Jam

6:30 PM-11PM @ Bazarre - ILM

Stu Cru Jamaru

7:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Open Mic Night w/ David Ament

06:30 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Eric Johnson

7:30 PM @ Kenan Auditorum - UNCW

Cape Fear Blues Jam

8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Lulua's , A Pub

Wednesday

CircleSinging with Nate

6:00 PM @ Unity of Wilmington - ILM

Stu Cru Jamaru

7:00 PM @ Pour Fella’s Pub - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM

Queer Open Mic Night

7PM @ The Roasted Bookery

Laura McLean's Songwriter Showcase

07:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

Hump Day Ham Jam

8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM

Open Mic Night

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Despite a rough weekend of storms along the southern Atlantic coast, the forecast is looking bright for the weeks ahead. With sunshine, mild temperatures, and perfect fall weather, Wilmington is ready for live music, festivals, and plenty of outdoor fun — so get out there and enjoy the season!