9 Recipes for Oktoberfest Happy Oktoberfest! A 16-day festival held in Germany, Oktoberfest runs from mid-September through the first weekend of October. One of the largest festivals in the world, visitors enjoy sausage, pretzels and cabbage along with other traditional German foods. Join in on the festivities with these recipes you can enjoy in the comfort of your kitchen. Michael Symon's Brat Burgers Remove bratwurst from the casings for a flavorful burger you'll want to make again. Dab on some mustard and serve on toasted pretzel rolls. Brooklyn Beer Chili Burgers One of Rachael Ray's favorite burgers, this recipe includes homemade pickles and a special sauce. The burgers are mixed with beer before grilling for added flavor. Smoked German New Potato Salad Grilled potatoes add a hint of smokiness to a basic potato salad. The mustard vinaigrette is perfect for other salads as well. Sara Moulton's Beer Bread This homemade bread is a cinch to make. Top it with onions or substitute whole wheat flour for other variations. Feasty Beer Dogs These dogs are held in a beer sauce until they are ready to be grilled. Once grilled, the alcohol burns off making them something the whole family can enjoy. Spiced Honey Pretzels Spice up a basic bag of pretzels. Melted butter, honey, onion powder and chili powder make this the simplest snack ever.