Join us for two big weekends of great German food, drink, music and dancing, crazy contests, food trucks, artists, crafters and more!

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, September 28, 2023

5:00 pm: Oktoberfest officially opens! - Local’s Night - Flathead residents 21 & older get in free!

5:30 pm: Back by popular demand … The Western Senators!

6:15 pm: Keg-Tapping Ceremonies & the arrival of the Oktoberfest Hop Queen - Mens Stein-Holding Contest

6:45 pm: Polka, Oom-pah, & more by The Western Senators

7:45 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding Contest

8:15 pm: Great dance music by The Western Senators

9:00 pm: Mens Stein-Holding

9:30 pm: More great music by The Western Senators

Friday, September 29, 2023

5:00 pm: Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!

5:30 pm: Great Oktoberfest music by The Western Senators

6:15 pm: Mens Stein-Holding Contest

7:00 pm: Music by The Western Senators

7:45 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding

8:15 pm: Polka, waltzes, oom-pah and more by The Western Senators

9:00 pm: Mens & Ladies Stein-Holding Contest

9:30 pm: Music by The Western Senators

Saturday, September 30, 2023

12:00 pm: Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open! - Kids Day activities from Noon to 5 pm

12:30 pm: Mens Stein-Holding Contest

1:00 pm: Great German music by The Bavarian Echoes

2:00 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding contest

2:00-5:00 pm: Pet a Clydesdale from the Clydesdale Outpost!

2:30 pm: Polka, waltzes, & more with The Bavarian Echoes

3:15 pm: Kids Day Chicken Dance Championships

3:30 pm: Mens Stein-Holding contest

4:00 pm: Authentic Oktoberfest music by The Bavarian Echoes

5:00 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding

5:30 pm: Great Oktoberfest music by The Western Senators

6:15 pm: Mens and Ladies Keg-Hurling

6:45 pm: Music by The Western Senators

7:30 pm: Mens Stein-Holding Contest

8:00 pm: Polka, waltzes, oom-pah and more by The Western Senators

8:45 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding

9:30 pm: Music by The Western Senators

10:30 pm: Last Call!

Thursday, October 5, 2023

5:00 pm: Oktoberfest officially opens for Week 2!

5:30 pm: The Europa Band takes the stage!

6:15 pm: Keg-Tapping Ceremonies & the arrival of the Oktoberfest Royalty - Mens Stein-Holding Contest

6:45 pm: Polka, Oom-pah, & more by The Europa Band

7:30 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding Contest

8:15 pm: Great dance music by The Europa Band

9:00 pm: Crowning of the 2022-23 Hop Queen! - Mens Stein-Holding

9:30 pm: More great music from The Europa Band

Friday, October 6, 2023

5:00 pm: Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!

5:30 pm: Great Oktoberfest music by The Europa Band

6:15 pm: Ladies’ Stein-Holding

6:45 pm: Music by The Europa Band

7:45 pm: Mens’ Stein-Holding Contest

8:15 pm: Polka, waltzes, oom-pah and more by The Europa Band

9:00 pm: Mens & Ladies’ Stein-Holding Contests

9:30 pm: Music by The Europa Band

Saturday, October 7, 2023

12 Noon: Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!

12:30 pm: Men’s Stein-Holding Contest

1:00 pm: Great German music by The Bavarian Echoes

2:00 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding contest

2:30 pm: Polka, waltzes, & more with The Bavarian Echoes

3:15 pm: Kids’ Day Chicken Dance Championships

3:30 pm: Men’s Stein-Holding contest

4:15 pm: Authentic Oktoberfest music by The Bavarian Echoes

5:00 pm: Ladies Stein-Holding

5:30 pm: Great Oktoberfest music by The Europa Band

6:15 pm: Mens and Ladies Keg-Hurling Contests

6:45 pm: Music by The Europa Band

7:30 pm: Mens’ Stein-Holding Contest

8:15 pm: Polka, waltzes, oom-pah and more by The Europa Band

9:00 pm: Grand Finals - 2023 Stein-Holding Championships!

9:30 pm: Music by The Europa Band

10:30 pm: Last Call - we’ll see you in 2024!

Date:
September 28 - October 7, 2023

Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays: 5 - 11 PM
Saturdays: 12 Noon - 11 PM

Location:
Depot Park, located at 510 Railway Street across from the Whitefish Amtrak Station.

Admission:
Admission is $8; kids 12 and under  are free when accompanied by a parent.  Tickets are available only at the gate, but have no fear … there’s plenty of room for all!

Get ready for authentic German beer, food, music and dancing, with entertainment provided by Europa - one of America’s most sought-after Oktoberfest bands - as well as Canada’s polka kings The Western Senators.  And on Saturday afternoons, it’s the Flathead’s own German orchestra, the Bavarian Echoes!

Then it’s time for you to get into act by entering one of our hourly stein-holding contests, hurling kegs on Saturday evening, putting together a team for the Beer Pitcher Relays, or doing the chicken dance!  And don’t forget…

Thursday, Sept 28 is “Locals Night” - Flathead County residents (with valid ID) get in free of charge for our Opening Night extravaganza!

Saturday, Sept. 30 is “Family Day” -  Kids 12 and under (with parents) get in free for a full afternoon of festivities outdoors in the Oktoberfest Beer Garden.

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