Prost! The Great Northwest Oktoberfest returns to beautiful downtown Whitefish for two full weekends of Bavarian-style fun with authentic German food, music, beer, dancing and more. Three great bands, 5,000 bratwurst, 200 kegs of Hofbrau and Bayern beer, and the wildest assortment of audience-participation contests this side of Munich. The biggest and most authentic Oktoberfest celebration in the northern Rockies.
Entertainment will be provided by Europa, one of America’s most sought-after Oktoberfest bands, as well S-Bahn, Canada’s #1 Oktoberfest outfit. And on Saturday afternoons, it’s the Flathead’s own German orchestra, the Bavarian Echoes.
Thursday, Sept 26 is “Locals Night” Flathead County residents (with valid ID) get in free of charge for the Opening Night extravaganza.
Saturday, Sept. 28 is “Family Day” Kids 12 and under (with parents) get in free for a full afternoon of festivities outdoors in the Oktoberfest Beer Garden.
There are tons of crazy contests to participate in or to just watch from the sidelines, cheering favorite contestant on to victory. Stein Holding (Mens' & Womens'), Keg Hurling, and the Kid's Chicken Dance Contests.
- Venue:
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Whitefish Depot Park
510 Railway StreetWhitefish, MT
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$10, kids under 12 are admitted free with a parent available at the gate
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- Thu, September 26 - 5-11 p.m.
- Fri, September 27 - 5-11 p.m.
- Sat, September 28 - 12-11 p.m.
- Thu, October 3 - 5-11 p.m.
- ... and 2 more days through Sat, October 5
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