From September to October, crowds will pack beer halls and streets to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. Thankfully, you don’t have to go on an international trip to partake in this Bavarian tradition. Portland Oktoberfests are plentiful and offer a variety of activities for all ages.
At Oktoberfests in and around Portland, you’ll enjoy tasty brats and pretzels, traditional dancing and activities, and of course, lots of beer. Each event has an entry fee. Some include drink tokens and other goodies in the ticket price. Other events have food, beer and other beverages available for an additional cost.
Grab your Lederhosen and be transported straight to Munich without leaving the Portland area.
2023 Portland Oktoberfests
Bethany Village Oktoberfest
September 9 | 1-6 p.m.
Head to Bethany Village for German-inspired live music, intermission acts, a carnival ride, local vendors, kids activities, a stein holding competition and beer tent.
The Bethany Village Oktoberfest is free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase. The event takes place at Bethany Village Centre Plaza, 4720 NW Bethany Blvd. in Portland.
Ridgefield Oktoberfest
September 9 | 3-10 p.m.
The Ridgefield Oktoberfest is bringing together traditional German music and food with a full lineup of entertainment, including live music, a corn hole tournament, costume contest, scavenger hunt and wiener dog races.
General admission is $17.50 for adults and includes one drink token. Kids 10 and under attend for free.
The event takes place at Overlook Park and throughout Downtown Ridgefield, 113-131 South Main Ave., in Ridgefield, Washington.
Event parking is available at the Port of Ridgefield with a shuttle to the event.
Mount Angel Oktoberfest
September 14-17 | hours vary
One of the longest standing, most beloved folk festivals in the northwest, the Mount Angel Oktoberfest is celebrating its 56th festival. The event features 50 food booths, an arts and crafts show, traditional Bavarian food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. The event takes place in the town of Mount Angel, Oregon.
Tickets range from $10-20, depending on the day you visit. There are also many free activities for all ages. The event takes place in Mount Angel, Oregon.
Elktoberfest
September 15-16 |4-10 p.m.
Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 is hosting Elktoberfest, a community gathering of brew, brats and bands. Enjoy local craft beer, traditional German fare and local bands.
Admission is $10. The Vancouver Elks 823 is located at 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd. in Vancouver.
Portland Oktoberfest
September 22-23 | Hours vary
The heart of the city is transforming into Munich’s favorite festival. Portland Oktoberfest offers Bavarian delights, full steins, a tattoo booth, costume contests, friendly competitions and more.
This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. General admission includes two drink tickets.
Portland Oktoberfest is at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave. in Portland.
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
September 22-24 | Times vary
Head to Portland’s amusement park for a full day of family-friendly festival fun. Aside from the great beer and food, activities will include wiener dog races, cooking shows, tons of fun for kids and performances in the festhalles.
Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for kids. Oaks Park is at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland.
Prost! Oktoberfest
September 22-24
Head to Portland’s favorite German pub of Oktoberfest. Under the Prost! Oktoberfest‘s big tent, you’ll find beer, food and music. The performance schedule will be announced soon.
Admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Prost! is open 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. and is located at 4237 N Mississippi Ave. Portland.
Forest Grove Oktoberfest
September 23 | 1-7 p.m.
This family-friendly event has two stages, food, multiple beer vendors, artisans, carnival games, contests and prizes. The Forest Grove Oktoberfest has lots of fun contests including weiner dog races, a costume contest, stein holding and hot dog eating contest.
The Forest Grove Oktoberfest is free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase. The event takes place at 21st Ave and Main St. in Forest Grove.
Stickmen Brewing Company Oktoberfest
September 23 | 1-8 p.m.
Visit the Tualatin Beer Hall for a day of German-style beer, food specials and a beer release. Wear your Lederhosen and receive two extra drink tickets.
A $25 ticket will get you a custom 16 oz glass mug and five drink tickets. Extra drink tickets are $3 each.
Stickmen Brewing Company’s Tualatin Beer Hall is at 19475 Southwest 118th Avenue #STE 1 in Tualatin.
Edgefield Oktoberfest
September 24 | All day
You’ll have a wundervoll time at the Edgefield Oktoberfest, with food specials, live music and beer, food and a plant sale. The event hosts two music stages: one in the Red Shed and one at Blackberry Hall.
This event is free attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Edgefield is located at 2126 SW Halsey St. in Troutdale.
Pine Street Market’s Oktoberfest
September 29 | 12-6 p.m.
The downtown market has a selection of German-style beers, a full bar and all seven market food vendors. Portland’s Oktoberfest tickets are $25 online and $30 in person. Admission includes an Oktoberfest glass mug and 12 tasters. One ticket equals a beer taster. Four tasters equal one beer.
The event is at Pine Street Market, 126 Southwest 2nd Ave. in Portland.
Photo courtesy of Widmer Brothers Brewing.
Widmer Brothers Oktoberfest
September 30 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Bring your whole family to Widmer Brothers 19th annual Oktoberfest. The festival will have live music, beer and food at the Rose Quarter.
Here’s the music lineup:
- 12-1:30 p.m. Laryssa Birdseye
- 1:50-3:20 p.m. Hayley Lynn
- 3:40-5:10 p.m. Hiroki
- 5:30-7 p.m. Fox and Bones
This event has free general admission. Mugs, beer tokens, food and beverages are available for purchase. Beer tokens start at $8 each.
Widmer Brothers Oktoberfest is at the Rose Quarter, 1 N Center Ct St #150 in Portland.
Dogtoberfest
September 30 | 12-4 p.m.
Beer lovers and animal lovers will unite at this tail-wagging event. Lucky Lab on Hawthorne invites you to Portland’s Dogtoberfest. This year’s event features a dog costume contest with pet/owner look-alike, most creative, most hilarious, and celebrity/movie character categories. All proceeds benefit DoveLewis Blood Bank.
Tickets are sold in advance for $35 each and includes an etched beer glass, one beer or non-alcoholic beverage and a special bandana for your dog. Costume contest entry is $15 per dog.
Lucky Lab Brew Pub is at 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.
Oktoberfest Celebration at Olympia Provisions
September 30 | 12-9 p.m.
Olympia Provisions is teaming up with local businesses to host a fun-folled Oktoberfest Celebration, including food, live Polka music, hosting games and beer. Activities include steinholding contests, hammerschalegen, kids water balloon toss and dogs in liederhosen. Arrive in Liederhosen and spin the wheel to win a prize.
Here’s the music lineup:
- 1-4 p.m. Live Polka Music by the Alpine Meadows
- 5-8 p.m. Live Polka Music by Doppelbock
The $10 ticket price includes two $5 tokens redeemable toward food or beer. Olympia Provisions Public House is located at 3384 Southeast Division Street in Portland.
Kennedy School Oktoberfest Brewfest
October 7 | 1-7 p.m.
Raise your glass as you dance the Polka at the 7th annual brewfest. Indulge in German fare at McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland while you celebrate with 24 German-style craft beers and ciders, live music, and themed food.
Music in the gym includes Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners from 2-4 p.m. and The Sam Chase & The Untraditional from 4:30 -6:30 p.m.
Pay $30 in advance for 10 tokens and a brewfest glass. The price is $35 at the door.
McMenamins Kennedy School is at 5736 NE 33rd Ave. in Portland.
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