We put a call out to social media, and here’s a list of Oktoberfests you should definitely consider attending!

Oktoberfest Beer Releases

Trinity Brewing Xtoberfest | Released Friday September 1

Trinity lagered this marzen-style lager all summer long and head brewer Zach Weller says it’s drinking smooth and malty. The beer comes in at 5.5% ABV and 20 IBU, for you numbers people.

Wackadoo Brewing Roggenbier | Releases Saturday September 17

Brewed with Rockin’ Vets Ranch, a Veteran Animal Rescue farm, this beer will be released on the 17th and Wackadoo will be hosting a fundraiser for the nonprofit, with 50 cents from every beer going directly to helping the farm buy feed for the animals in their care.

Oktoberfest Celebrations

Bell Brothers Brewing | September 15-17

Join Bell Brothers all weekend, September 15-17 for a celebration of German food, fun, and of course, plenty of beer. We'll be tapping our special Oktoberfest brews, including our Marzen and the fan-favorite Hefeweizen!

In addition to the beer, we'll have bratwurst, pretzels, beer cheese and other German favorites on the menu. And to keep the party going, pick up one of our commemorative Oktoberfest steins to take home (after enjoying a mug of beer first)!

Florence Brewing Company | September 16

Ziggy Zaggy, Ziggy Zaggy, Oi, Oi, Oi! Florence Brewing Company and The Other Side at FBC are hosting its 8th Annual Oktoberfest Event on September 16th, the same day the festival begins in Germany, from Noon until Dark-ish! The street will be shut down for this family-friendly event. A special beer will be released to mark the occasion, the infamous Oktoberfest. Live music will be provided by Mark's Midnight Carnival Show at

1PM followed by Spur of the Moment at 5PM! There will also be Beer Games at 4 PM, which are a deep rooted Oktoberfest tradition. The day will feature food trucks including P-Dub's Rolling Smokehouse with traditional BBQ along with some German foods, SoCo Chicken with fried chicken & more, From the Flames with wood fired pizza, Lala’s Tacos with old fashioned tacos, and Soul Cookies with homemade baked goods.

Dressing in costume is highly encouraged, so don those lederhosen/dirndls and let’s celebrate!

Entertainment:

Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show (1 PM - 4 PM)
Beer Games including Stein Holding Competitions (4 PM - 5 PM)
Spur of the Moment (5 PM - 8 PM)

Refreshments

Florence Brewing Company will be releasing a specialty limited batch of their very own Oktoberfest beer or choose from a variety of beer, specialty cocktails, cider, wine & craft sodas.

Red Leg Brewing | September 16

Red Leg is celebrating with music by Neue Polka Colorado, contests, games, so much more! This is a FREE and family-friendly event! We can’t wait to see you in your lederhosen and dirndls for a kick @$$ time!

Oktoberfest Timeline:

10 am - VIP Rooftop Opens
11 am - Live Music: Neue Polka Colorado
12 pm - Party
1 pm ish - Stein Holding (kids, women, men)
2 pm ish - Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest Crowned
3 pm ish - Yodeling Contest
4 pm ish - Sausage Toss
4:30 ish - Keg Squat

Purchase your VIP ticket at bit.ly/3qkPYzB

Castle Rock Oktoberfest | September 16

Live bands, food trucks, beer, cocktails and vendor booths make for a great evening in Downtown Castle Rock.

Pikes Peak Brewing Oktoberfest | September 23

Join Pikes Peak Brewing in Monument for a day of Oktoberfest shenanigans, drinking games, costume contest & $35 for a souvenir stein & fest beer fill! …with $5 fest beer refills all day! Live music all day in the beer garden. Bring your über German vibes and go all in on the costume contest & drinking games! 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners receive gift cards! Their Monument taproom is open from 11am to 11pm on Saturday.

Food

Bavarian pretzels & sausages all day!

Live Music

Pourly Edukated | 1pm
Manitou Strings | 6pm

Drinking Games

Keg chucking
Drinker marionette
Costume contest
Stein holding

COS Oktoberfest | September 29-Oct 1

Fri. 5pm – 11pm
Sat. 11am – 11pm
Sun. 11am – 5pm

Black Forest Brewing | September 30

Join Black Forest Brewing for their 5th Annual Black Forest Oktoberfest!! Fest beers, German Polka Band, games and, of course, Stein Hoisting Contests!!

Goat Patch Brewing | September 30

Food Trucks:

Wurst Wagen | 11 AM - 7 PM
Witty Pork's Woodfired Pizza | 11 AM - 9 PM

Events:

Stein Hoist | 1 PM male & female
Wiener Toss | 2 PM
Stein Relay | 3 PM
Dog Costume Contest - any kind of costume! | 4 PM
Live music by the Polkanauts | 5 - 8 PM

Nano 108 Brewing | September 30

Elevated Brew Food will have brunch from 11-2.
New beer releases.
Boot drinking contest.
$2 off to those who wear Oktoberfest gear.

Red Swing Brewing | September 30

Swing by Red Swing Brewhouse on Sept. 30th for an Oktoberfest throwdown with 10 local Springs Breweries! A family and dog friendly event with Oktoberfest games and prizes, pretzel necklace making station, food trucks and live music! 12-5pm

Live Music

GoGoGirlzilla 2-4pm

Food Trucks

Bobby’s World & Mateo

PikeRide Deal

Use OZAPFTIS in the PikeRide app for a free 20-minute ride on September 30th

Breweries

Red Swing Brewhouse
Bristol Brewing Co.
Brass Brewing Co.
Batch Slapped Brewery/Cidery
Bells Brothers Brewing Co.
Local Relic Artisan Ales
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co.
Peak N Pines Brewing Co.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.
Whistle Pig Brewing CO.

Storybook Brewing Oktoberfest | September 30

Do you hammer-schlagen? Wanna test your strength with Masskrugstemmen or your balance with a stein relay?
Join Storybook Brewing at 12pm on September 30th for their 9th annual Oktoberfest, where you can experience good ole traditional German fun, beer and authentic cuisine from Biggi's Little Bavaria.

Enjoy $1 off pints of Storybook’s flagship Kolsch, as well as a special release Dunkel, Hefeweizen, and or German Lager. You can also purchase this year's Storybook Oktoberfest Mugs for $11 or $15 for your stein and first fill of any German style beer.

Put on your best lederhosen and come have some fun. Discounts for those dressed up! Cheers!

Hillside Gardens | October 4

Pavilion : Polka Folk - Polka

Boneyard : John Wise & Tribe - New Orleans R&B / Blues / Jazz / Island

Cactus Jacks : TBA

Admission is $15.00 plus tax and includes a house drink. We offer a variety of wines, beer, and cocktails at our four full-service bars. Be sure to check out our newly remodeled tequila bar at Cactus Jacks! Local food vendors serve a variety of fares from light bites to dinner. Feel free to bring folding chairs or blankets.

Summer Concert Series are for patrons ages 16 and up.

No outside food or drink permitted. No pets allowed. Come on out and enjoy!

Wear your Lederhosen and Dirndl to celebrate.