Prost! Oktoberfest 2026 at Trophy Lakes
Two weekends of Munich's Oktoberfest beers by the liter, German snacks and a lakeside beer garden at a family water park, where the kids get one last day on the Aqua Park or Ropes Course while you relax. Noon–6 PM. $1 admission for 21+.
Reserve Your SpotOktoberfest on the Lake, Family First
Lederhosen on the dock, a stein under the pines. Oktoberfest at Trophy Lakes is a laid-back lakeside beer garden on Johns Island: Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest beer poured into proper one-liter steins (Maßkrüge), German snacks, blue-and-white tables and the water right behind you. Come in your dirndl, come in your flip-flops, just come thirsty. Admission is just $1 for guests 21 and up.
This is a family water park, not a beer fest. Think relaxed afternoon, not rowdy night out. Parents enjoy a German beer and a bite by the lake; kids enjoy one of the last days of the season on the Aqua Park or Ropes Course, with our lifeguards watching them on the water. On land, you are still the grown-up, so please drink responsibly.
Two Tickets. One Great Afternoon.
Adults grab a $1 wristband. Kids grab the Aqua Park or Ropes Course. Everybody wins.
Oktoberfest Admission
Your festival wristband. Gets you into the lakeside Oktoberfest beer garden noon–6 PM. Beer, snacks and food pay-as-you-go. ID required. Please note: admission covers Oktoberfest only and does not include the Aqua Park, Ropes Course or any other activities.
- Valid noon–6 PM on your chosen day
- Paulaner & Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest on tap
- German snacks daily; food truck Sept 26
- Under-21 guests enter free with an adult
- Oktoberfest only: no Aqua Park, Ropes Course or activity access
Kids Park Pass
Your kids get the Aqua Park floating obstacle course or the Ropes Course from 1–5 PM, in any session with open spots, with life jackets and lifeguards included on the water. You can actually sit down with your stein. Up to four hours of play for less than three regular sessions.
- Any Aqua Park or Ropes Course session with availability, 1–5 PM
- Life jackets & lifeguard supervision on the water
- Kids only. Grown-ups stay dry.
- One of the last park days of the season
Limited to 40 kids per day. First come, first served.
What to Expect
Munich Oktoberfest Beer
Paulaner & Hacker-Pschorr, by the one-liter stein
German Snacks
Pretzels & more; food truck Sept 26
Kids on the Park
Aqua Park or Ropes Course pass, 1–5 PM, 40 spots a day
Lakeside Beer Garden
Picnic tables on Trophy Lakes
The Real Stuff, by the Liter
We pour two of Munich's official Oktoberfest beers, Paulaner Oktoberfest and Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, into genuine one-liter steins (Maßkrüge), the way it's done on the Wiesn. Pair it with soft pretzels and German snacks every fest day. On Saturday, September 26, a food truck joins us with German-style dishes (bratwurst, schnitzel and the works), so plan on lunch. We're working on a food truck for September 19 too; if it doesn't pan out, German snacks have you covered.
- Paulaner Oktoberfest on tap
- Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest on tap
- Served in one-liter steins (Maßkrüge)
- Soft pretzels & German snacks every fest day
- German food truck on Saturday, Sept 26 (Sept 19 TBA)
- Dirndl & lederhosen encouraged
Kids Play. You Prost.
The Kids Park Pass is the whole idea behind our Oktoberfest: the kids get one last afternoon of jumping, climbing and sliding on the Aqua Park or the Ropes Course on the season's final weekends, and you get to sit at a picnic table by the lake with a stein in hand, steps from the water, while our lifeguards keep an eye on them out there.
1. Book a pass per child
$40 per child, ages 6+, for the Oktoberfest day you're coming. Only 40 passes per day, first come, first served, so book early.
2. Check in from 1 PM
Stop by the front desk anytime from 1 PM. We'll get them a life jacket and slot them into the next Aqua Park or Ropes Course session with availability.
3. They play until 5 PM
Jump, climb and slide until 5 PM (or until they're worn out). You enjoy the beer garden, just steps from the water.
4. A parent stays on-site
A parent or guardian must remain at the park. Bring swimsuits, towels and a signed waiver for each child, plus closed-toe shoes if they want the Ropes Course.
Oktoberfest FAQ
Is this a beer festival?
No. It's a family water park hosting a relaxed Oktoberfest afternoon. Parents enjoy a German beer and snacks by the lake; kids enjoy the Aqua Park or Ropes Course. It's not a place to get drunk, and our staff will ask anyone who can't behave to leave. Please drink responsibly.
Do kids need a ticket to come to Oktoberfest?
No. Kids and guests under 21 enter free with an adult. The $40 Kids Park Pass is only if they want to hit the Aqua Park or Ropes Course.
Does the $1 admission include the Aqua Park or Ropes Course?
No. The $1 wristband gets you into the Oktoberfest beer garden only, not into the Aqua Park, Ropes Course or any other activity. Kids get on the park with the $40 Kids Park Pass; adults who want to jump or climb book a regular Aqua Park or Ropes Course session.
How many Kids Park Passes are available?
40 per festival day, first come, first served. Once they're gone, they're gone, so book ahead.
What time can my kids start?
Pass holders can join any Aqua Park or Ropes Course session with availability between 1 and 5 PM. Come early for the best selection.
Can I do the Aqua Park or Ropes Course too?
The Kids Park Pass is for kids only. Adults who want a session can book regular Aqua Park or Ropes Course tickets. But honestly, there's a stein with your name on it.
Is there an age minimum?
Aqua Park and Ropes Course are ages 6 and up. Life jackets are provided and required on the water; closed-toe shoes are required on the Ropes Course.
Is there food?
German snacks and soft pretzels every fest day. A food truck serving German-style dishes joins us on Saturday, September 26, and we're working on one for September 19 as well.
What if it rains?
Oktoberfest runs rain or shine. If lightning closes the park, we'll rebook or refund Kids Park Passes.
Prost from Trophy Lakes!
Grab your $1 admission, book the kids their pass and come raise a stein at the Lowcountry's most family-friendly Oktoberfest. 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island.