Night time at the Cannstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart (eloko67 - Adobe Stock)

Cannstatter Volksfest | Sept. 26 – Oct. 12, 2025

This autumn funfair is often referred to as the “Oktoberfest of Stuttgart.” While there is plenty of beer and it is considered the second largest beer celebration in the world after the Munich Oktoberfest, it is historically a celebration of agriculture after the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia caused a period of crop failure and famine in the area.

The first Sunday of the festival kicks-off with a 200-year-old tradition, the annual Volksfest Parade. It now spans over four kilometers and is watched by over 250,000 spectators. There will be a variety of traditional carnival rides and festival food staples like beer and brats. Matching the Spring Volksfest, the official mascot of the event, Wasenhasi the rabbit will be hopping around to take pictures with visitors.