Photo by Brett Sayles
From September to October, crowds 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 activities 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.
2026 Portland Oktoberfests
Ridgefield Lions Oktoberfest
September 11-12 | 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday
The Ridgefield Oktoberfest is bringing together traditional German music, food and entertainment. Enjoy a variety of beer, cider and wine selections along with food options.
There are multiple performances along with a family-friendly kids zone for children 12 and under on Saturday. Peruse the craft market featuring more than 20 vendors.
There are also weiner dog races and a corn hole tournament.
General admission is $25 for adults. Designated driver and minor, ages 13-20, admission is $10.
The event is at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road in Ridgefield.
Bethany Village Oktoberfest
September 12 | 1 to 5 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.
German American Society of Portland’s Oktoberfest
September 12 | Noon to 9 p.m.
Raise your steins and dance the day away with German American Society of Portland. There’s beer, food, musicians and performances throughout the day.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $24 for one ticket, one stein and one drink ticket.
German American Society is at 5626 Northeast Alameda Street in Portland.
Mount Angel Oktoberfest
September 17-20 | hours vary
One of the longest standing, most beloved folk festivals in the northwest, the Mount Angel Oktoberfest features nine entertainment venues along with food booths, an arts and crafts show and entertainment for the whole family.
Tickets range from $15 to $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 18-19 |4-10 p.m. Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday
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. There’s also a vendor marketplace and kids carnival games.
Admission is $10. The Vancouver Elks 823 is located at 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd. in Vancouver.
OrenKoFest
September 19 | 12 to 7 p.m.
OrenKoFest features vendors and artisans, a beer garden by Golden Valley Brewery and live music. Enjoy activities for children and music all day.
There’s also German music, German food and a beer stein holding contest at 3:30 p.m.
Here’s the entertainment schedule:
- 12 to 2 pm: River Twain
- 2 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland” youth performance by HART Theatre
- 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Mojo Holler
- 3:30 to 4 pm: Masskrugstemmen Contest
- 5 to 7 pm: Dance Hall Days
The event is at Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, 943 NE Orenco Station Loop in Hillsboro.
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
September 25-27 | 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 $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for kids. Oaks Park is at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland.
Estacada Oktoberfest
September 26 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Estacada Oktoberfest hosts family-friendly activities, including costume contest, pumpkin painting, pie eating and Polka music along with traditional food and beer.
The event is free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
The event is held in downtown Estacada, 1 SE 3rd Ave. in Estacada.
Edgefield Oktoberfest
September 27 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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 live music stages.
This event is free attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Edgefield is located at 2126 SW Halsey St. in Troutdale.
Happy Valley Oktoberfest
October 3 | 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This event features all your Oktoberfest favorites: a beer garden, live music, weiner dog races, chicken dance competition along with pumpkins, wagon rides, festive food and activities for all ages. The event is free to attend.
Happy Valley Oktoberfest is at Happy Valley Park, 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd. in Happy Valley.
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I don’t want you to forget the Polish Festival. It’s the 26th year.
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