2024 Portland Oktoberfest

Graphic courtesy of Portland Oktoberfest

The heart of the city is transforming into Munich’s favorite festival. Portland Oktoberfest offers Bavarian delights, full steins, costume contests and friendly competition to an adults-only crowd. 

Portland Oktoberfest combines the magic of Bavarian traditions with our eclectic city. Beer, community and joy intertwine for a special two-day event in downtown Portland. 

Looking for more upcoming festivals? Here’s a full list of Oktoberfests in and around Portland.

Bring your steins, dirndls and lederhosen to this upcoming event: 

2024 Portland Oktoberfest

Portland Oktoberfest is September 20-21, 2024 at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Hours are 5:30-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.

This is one of the few local Oktoberfests that is 21+ only. Choose from more than 16 Munich staples and German-style beers from Oregon along with wines and spirits.

Local food and maker vendors are onsite. The featured vendors offering special activities include Inkbus Tattoos, a mechanical bull and photo booth. Adding to the entertainment are costume contests and a stein holding competition. Attendees can sign up on stage.

As for music, there are a variety of performances on Friday and Saturday. 

Here is the music and activity schedule: 

Friday

5:30 p.m. Doppelbock Quintet

7:15 p.m. Costume Contest!

8 p.m. Smilin’ Scandinavians

Saturday 

11 a.m. Smilin Scandinavians

12:45 p.m. Contest

1:30 p.m. Doppelbock Quintet

3:00 p.m. Contest

3:30 p.m. Kulululu

5::00 p.m. Contest

5:30 p.m. JERMAINE

7:30 p.m. DJ Sappho

Tickets

General admission is $20 in advance ($25 at the door) and includes six drink tickets (five at the door). You can bring your own stein, buy a commemorative stein or get drinks in plastic cups at the event.

The tasting package is available for $30 in advance and includes 12 drink tickets. Day of tasting packages are $35 and include 10 drink tickets. 

If you are the designated driver, you can attend for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. 

This is a 21+ event. Portland Oktoberfest is at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave. in Portland. For more information and to buy tickets, visit Portland Oktoberfest’s website. 

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