Celebrating Oktoberfest at home: outfits, table, and games lined up
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
5 min reading time
An Oktoberfest evening at home depends on three things: what people watch, what they drink from, and what they do together. A practical checklist with quantities, prices, and games.
Around mid-September, the first blue and white checkered garlands start appearing on store shelves. Anyone organizing an Oktoberfest evening themselves—at the office, in the canteen, or just in the garden—usually encounters the same three questions: what do people wear, what do they drink from, and what do they do for the rest of the evening? The atmosphere rarely comes from one big thing. It comes from twenty small things you have gathered before the first guest walks in.
When is Oktoberfest exactly?
The original Oktoberfest in Munich in 2026 runs from September 19 to October 4. This is stated on Munich's city website and on oktoberfest.de. Good to know if you want your own evening to coincide with the opening days—or not, because half the venues might already be booked. Practically speaking, it means you should order about two to three weeks in advance if you want to be able to calmly exchange or reorder items.
The outfit: starting small works better than big
Not everyone comes in full regalia. What does work: a box with accessories by the door, so guests can pick something themselves. This is cheaper than complete costumes and lowers the barrier.
Calculate approximately one accessory per guest plus twenty percent, as something always gets lost or broken.
The table: flags, glasses, and disposables where possible
Decorate the space with textiles and flags, not loose pictures on the wall. A flag of 60 x 90 cm (€4.95) hangs well above a buffet table or tap. For the tables themselves, mini flags of 15 x 10 cm (€4.95) and flags of about 3 cm (€4.95) are more practical: you can stick them into sandwiches, cake, or a cheese board.
An evening with ten games on the table becomes an evening where no one finishes even one. Choose two: one that you can explain in thirty seconds, and one that lasts longer.
A beer pong apron (€14.95) is less crazy than it sounds: whoever pours is visibly at the tap and keeps their own clothes clean.
A practical point often forgotten: agree that every drinking game can also be played with soda or non-alcoholic beer. This avoids hassle with guests who are driving, don't drink, or just don't feel like it, and it keeps the atmosphere going longer.
How much to order? An example calculation for 20 guests
Accessories: 24 pieces in two or three types. With headbands at €1.99 and bracelets at €0.95, you stay under €40.
Glassware: 4 sets of shot glasses (24 pieces) at €3.00 each.
Decoration: 1 large flag, 4 mini flags, 1 bag of stick flags.
Games: 2 pieces, totaling about €25 to €35.
Spare: an extra bottle opener and an extra set of glasses.
For twenty people, this brings you to around one hundred euros for items that you can largely save for next year. What you throw away are mainly the cups and straws; headbands, hats, and games will last multiple seasons if you store them dry after use.
Cleaning up and storing
Felt and plush can smell musty if you throw them into a box damp. Let hats and headbands air out overnight before storing them, and keep face paint separate from textiles. Fold flags instead of crumpling them: creases in thin polyester are difficult to remove. Label them with the year, so next time you immediately know what you still have and what you need to reorder.
Get started
Want to arrange everything at once? Check out the Germany & Belgium collection for flags and accessories, Beer Games for the games, Glasses for drinking utensils, and Party Supplies for the rest of the decor. If you're unsure about quantities for a larger group, or want to know what's in stock for an approaching date? Feel free to email info@verpakkingdeals.nl — we'd be happy to help you calculate.
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