# Yards opens secret brewery spaces for Oktoberfest

> Philadelphia's Yards Brewing transforms off-limits areas into a Bavarian beer hall for one afternoon.
- Title: Yards opens secret brewery spaces for Oktoberfest | Shortify
- Summary: Philadelphia's Yards Brewing transforms off-limits areas into a Bavarian beer hall for one afternoon. Yards Oktoberfest on September 26 opens normally closed…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/yards-oktoberfest-philadelphia-northern-liberties-german-beer-stein-contest-2026
- Published: 2026-09-18T19:49:31.792+00:00
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- Topics: yards brewing company, oktoberfest, philadelphia, northern liberties, german beer, brewery, festival, stein-holding competition, costume contest, bavarian beer hall, news, local
## Yards opens secret brewery spaces
Yards Brewing Company will open normally off-limits areas of its brewery and warehouse on September 26 to transform them into a Bavarian beer hall.
## Four German beers on tap
The celebration features Yards' Unter Dog Oktoberfest Lager, plus Schnitzengiggles, Festbier, and Hefeweizen.
## Stein-holding and costume contests
Guests can compete in Masskrugstemmen, a traditional German stein-holding competition, and show off their best dirndl, lederhosen, or Oktoberfest attire.
## Live music and German food
The event includes live music and German food served from the brewery's outdoor loading dock and brewing facility.
## Noon to 4 p.m. on September 26
The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Yards Brewing Company, located at 500 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties.
## Ticket prices and what's included
Early Bird tickets are $20, General Admission is $30, and Designated Driver tickets are $10. All include entry and a half-liter Yards Oktoberfest stein.
## Rain or shine, 21 and up
The event is 21 and older only and will be held rain or shine. Free parking is available.
## Key takeaway

Yards Oktoberfest on September 26 opens normally closed brewery and warehouse spaces to the public for German beer, food, music, and traditional competitions.