Oktoberfest Y'all

Vacancy Brewing is bringing back its Texas Honky Tonk for Oktoberfest Y'all on Saturday, October 17, from 12 PM to 7 PM. It's a full-day celebration that mixes traditional German Oktoberfest with a Texas twist, and the dress code is just as mixed: they're encouraging everyone to show up in Lederhosen and cowboy boots.

On the beer side, there are Festbier specials and a stein release. If you're feeling competitive, there's a stein hoist competition—the classic test of who can hold a full glass at arm's length the longest. Between the drinks, they're running two-step lessons, so you can get your footing before the dance floor fills up. Live music comes from Dustin Brown, and Salams Grill will be on site with food specials.

Vacancy Brewing is in the warehouse district on St. Elmo Road in South Austin, one of the newer additions to the city's beer scene. They're known for crisp, easy-drinking lagers, a rotating selection of seasonal beers, and award-winning mainstays, and they keep a calendar of weekly events going. The party is open to all ages, and free parking is available on site. It runs from noon until 7 PM, so you can drop in for a few hours or hang out for the whole afternoon.