It’s that time of year again!
When Oktoberfest rolls around each year in Tucson, it brings a wave of Bavarian-inspired festivities celebrating beer, food, and German culture. It’s that particular time of year when I wish I owned a pair of Lederhosen.
Button Brew House, located at 6800 N. Camino Martin #160 in Marana, brings one of the biggest Oktoberfest events of the year and it’s right around the corner!
From noon – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, the taproom is hosting its annual celebration with nearly 10 other breweries in partnership with Tucson Foodie, Aztec Embroidery & Screenprinting, Baja Cafe, and Medicare Mike.
There’s going to be lots of beer. There’s going to be food from Haus of Brats. There’s going to be a good amount of pretzels. There’s even going to be live tattooing. Local tattoo artist Justin from Art & Sol Tattoo will be giving out beer-themed tattoos for just $50 each (don’t forget to tip).
Also, they’re hosting a German Costume Contest (awards for Best Male and Best Female) as well as a Stein Holding Contest!
A few local breweries including Buttons’s neighbors, Catalina Brewing, will be setting up in the parking lot. Ballpark Brewing from Bisbee is driving down to serve some suds, as well as Craft Ohana out of California (it’s a new collaboration between Maui Brewing Company and Modern Times Beer).
There’s a lot happening this year so purchase your tickets soon! There’s only a certain amount of tickets sold each year and they sometimes sell faster than you can say Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit.
As a matter of fact, VIP tickets have already sold out but there are still a few General Admission tickets left.
Get your tickets
- General Admission ($29 each):
- Collectible Button Brew House Oktoberfest glass
- Three nine-ounce beer pours
- Additional Festival pour tickets: $6 each
- Purchase Now
Participating Breweries
- Ballpark Brewing
- Brick Box Brewery
- Buqui Bichi Brewing
- Button Brew House (obviously)
- Catalina Brewing Company
- Corbett Brewing
- Craft Ohana (Maui Brewing Company/Modern Times Beer)
- Harbottle Brewing Company
- Screwbean Brewing
- Simple Machine Brewing Company
7 Years of Brewing
Just this month, Button Brew House celebrated its seventh anniversary!
“We are grateful to many of you for this milestone,” the Buttons shared.
Erika and Todd Button, owners of Button Brew House, met in 2001 while working at a printing company in California. Despite Todd being Erika’s boss, they became close friends, staying in touch over the years as “Christmas card friends.” Their connection deepened in 2009, eventually leading to romance and their shared passion for brewing.
In 2017, they opened Button Brew House in Marana, combining their love for each other, craft beer, and the local community, while also making a point to support non-profits and local artists.
Button Brew House is located at 6800 N. Camino Martin #160. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
For a full list of other Oktoberfest events in/near Tucson, check out our 2024 roundup.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
