Oktoberfest Polka Band for Charlotte, NC
Appalachian Freunde Polka Band is a German polka trio from Asheville, and Charlotte sits inside our travel area. Charlotte breweries have booked us for Oktoberfest, Founder's Day and spring shows. Venues in the towns around the city book us too, from Troutman to Albemarle.
Where we have played in and around Charlotte:
- Gilde Brewery, Charlotte: Founder's Day in June 2024 and May 2026, a three-day Oktoberfest from Friday, September 19, to Sunday, September 21, 2025, and April 2026
- The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (Ballantyne), Charlotte: October 2026
- Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius: September 2026
- Bavarian Kitchen, Troutman: August 2025, Fasching in February 2026 and Oktoberfest in September 2026
- Verdict Ridge Country Club, Denver, NC: October 2025
- Uwharrie Brewing, Albemarle: October 2025 and October 2026
- Newgrass Brewing, Shelby, and BrickTree Brewing Co., Lincolnton: September 2024
- A corporate event in Charlotte: September 2024
Gilde Brewery has booked us four times since 2024. A repeat booking tells you how the last show went.
What kinds of Charlotte events book us?
Most of our dates in the Charlotte area are at breweries and taprooms. Gilde Brewery, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Lost Worlds Brewing and Uwharrie Brewing all fit that pattern. Read how we run a taproom show on our brewery Oktoberfest page.
Clubs book us too. Verdict Ridge Country Club in Denver, NC, booked us for a Saturday evening in October 2025. Our country club page covers club events. A company in Charlotte booked our show for a corporate event in September 2024.
Our Charlotte dates run past the fall season. Bavarian Kitchen in Troutman booked us for Fasching in February 2026. Gilde Brewery booked us in April 2026 and for Founder's Day in May 2026.
What do you get with a three-piece band?
You get three players: Diane Fields on keys and vocals, Mike Fields on drums and sound, and Adam Bennett on clarinet, sax and vocals. All three of us play every show. Our sets mix polkas, waltzes, sing-alongs and American rock. Each hour has at least 45 minutes of music and a 15-minute break.
Every show has the Chicken Dance. Günther von Cluckenstein, our 8-foot inflatable chicken, joins some shows. Meet him on our Chicken Dance page.
What does a Charlotte venue need to provide?
We bring our own sound system, and Mike runs it. We add lighting when the event needs it. We need two outlets on one 20-amp circuit. We arrive about 2 hours before the start to load in, and load-out takes about 45 minutes. Three players fit a taproom corner, a beer garden tent or a stage.
How does booking work?
- Send your request. Give us the date, the city and the type of event.
- Get a quote and a contract. We send both to you.
- Hold your date. Return the signed contract and the deposit within 7 days. We confirm the date when both arrive.
Our guide to booking an Oktoberfest band lists the questions to ask any band. Our booking FAQ answers the rest.
How do I check open dates?
Open weekends show on our calendar. We play Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and our peak season runs August to October. If your date shows open, send us your request. The date is yours when the signed contract and the deposit arrive.
Questions we hear
Does the band travel to Charlotte?
Yes. We travel up to 4 hours from Asheville, and Charlotte sits inside that range. We have played Charlotte venues each year since 2024.
Has the band played a multi-day brewery Oktoberfest in Charlotte?
Yes. Gilde Brewery booked us for three days in September 2025, from Friday to Sunday.
Does the band play outside Oktoberfest season?
Yes. Bavarian Kitchen in Troutman booked us for Fasching in February 2026. Gilde Brewery booked us in April 2026 and for Founder's Day in May 2026.
Can the band play a taproom with a small stage?
Yes. Three players fit a taproom corner, a tent or a stage. We need two outlets on one 20-amp circuit.
Does the band play corporate events in Charlotte?
Yes. A company in Charlotte booked our show for a corporate event in September 2024.
Book the band
Call Adam Bennett at (828) 231-4121, email info@afpolka.com or use our booking form. Our press kit at afpolka.com/press has photos and show videos.
We also play Asheville and Hendersonville, NC, Durham and the Triangle, Greenville and Columbia, SC and Knoxville, TN. For the full picture, see our polka band for hire page.