WAMPTOBERFEST

Tennessee Brew Works and Wampler’s Farm Sausage have teamed-up to present the First Annual “Wamptoberfest”, an Oktoberfest celebration, at the Lenoir City Barrel House, 200 East Depot Street, Lenoir City. Wamptobefest will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, notably the first day of Germany’s Oktoberfest, from 11am-10pm.

The Wamptoberfest celebration is free to attend; reservations are highly recommended for larger groups (reservations will open approximately 2 weeks before the event). The day will feature the polka band, Polkswagon, from 12-3pm, followed by Ayca & The Sasquatch’s acoustic set from 3:30-6:30pm, and local musician Cole Sitzler taking the stage from 7-9pm.

Volunteer fans: never fear, the game will be on the TVs.

Tennessee Brew Works will showcase its annual Oktoberfest Märzen, a German-style lager brewed once a year to welcome the arrival of fall. The beer offers rich malt, bready and biscuit-like characteristics, subtle toasted notes, and a clean, soft hop bitterness. Limited-edition Wamptoberfest beer steins will also be available while supplies last.

Executive Chef Alex Leibow is partnering with Lenoir City’s own Wampler’s Farm Sausage to create a special beer-basted bratwurst, complemented by traditional German favorites including Spätzle, schnitzel, braised cabbage, and more. The menu will be designed to pair perfectly with the Oktoberfest Märzen and other craft beer offerings.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Tennessee Brew Works for the inaugural Wamptoberfest,” said Ted Wampler, Jr., President & CEO of Wampler’s Farm Sausage. “Bringing their craftsmanship in brewing together with our four generations of sausage-making tradition for an authentic German-style celebration is exactly the kind of community event we’re proud to be part of. We look forward to making Wamptoberfest an annual tradition.”

Wamptoberfest will also serve as a qualifying venue for the 2026 Steinholding State Championship. The top male and female competitors from the event will advance to the Tennessee State Championship competition in Knoxville this October.

With German-inspired food, delicious beer, live music, and a wonderful community, Wamptoberfest promises to bring a taste of Oktoberfest tradition to Lenoir City while showcasing the best of Tennessee.

We will start offering large group reservations prior to the event. Walk-ups are welcome, first-come, first-serve.