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Discover Oktoberfest celebrations and festivities across Colorado Springs, where stein holding, lederhosen contests and fall foliage sights abound.
Fall in Colorado Springs isn’t complete without Oktoberfest parties. And luckily, our region is brimming with Oktoberfest fun that goes beyond craft beer. Dance to polka tunes, test your stein-holding strength, relish Bavarian flavors and compete in unforgettable games.
Set your eyes on the stunning fall terrain of the Pikes Peak Region as you sit inside the Royal Gorge Route Railroad train. This Oktoberfest event includes the option to add on German style bratwurst with spicy mustard and sauerkraut on a pretzel bun, served with potato salad. The train departs at 12:300 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the Oktoberfest season.
Make your way to Hillside Gardens for genuine German beer, dancing and plenty of stein-centered fun! Oktoberfest games and a beer contest are just some of the autumnal activities at this event. And if you rock some facial hair, we recommend entering the beard and mustache competition.
Join the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in celebrating Pawtoberfest! This pet-friendly festival will take place at Union Printers Home at Printers Hill and welcomes all dog owners to attend with their four-legged companions. Craft beer, pet contests and food trucks await at Pawtoberfest.
As an official qualifying location for the Colorado State Steinholding Championship, the stein competitions are on another level during Cerberus Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest. Prepare for housemade marzen, lederhosen and dirndl costume contests and brunch specials.
Calling all cycling and beer lovers! This ultimate Oktoberfest event entails a free 10-mile bike tour through the Legacy Loop greenway, finishing up at Mash Mechanix Brewing Co. for the TOSCtoberfest. Breathe in the crisp fall air as you pedal through both paved and dirt paths of the Legacy Loop. Take in the mountain views and keep an eye out for historical landmarks and hidden art. Finally, top it off with a stein-holding contest, cornhole and mouthwatering bites.
Experience the 13th annual Colorado Springs Oktoberfest at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry! For three days, this historic museum will be transformed into an Oktoberfest extravaganza, attracting thousands of visitors. From the Dachshund Dash and Das Bake-Auf to a guided German beer tasting and dessert event, spend your weekend at this wunderbar event.
Phantom Canyon in downtown Colorado Springs will be hosting a high-energy Oktoberfest with different contests, live polka performances and a limited-time German menu.
Say prost in your best lederhosen attire at Goat Patch Brewing Company. This dog-friendly beer garden will be setting an animated atmosphere for a truly memorable Oktoberfest. Get ready for stein-hoisting contests, a weiner toss, a dog costume competition and live performances by Pourly Edukated. Onsite food trucks will be serving flavorsome treats and meals all day long.
If you like to start celebrations early, don’t miss this Oktoberfest with morning goat yoga! Stretch alongside adorable goats in the beer garden and then enjoy live music, scrumptious food from German PretzelKings and more. Pair your Oktoberfest experience with the Pikes Peak Brewing Company’s Maerzen Lager, a fall German drink with Munich malt.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at the breathtaking Gather Mountain Blooms, where a rustic landscape meets community-centered gatherings on a flower farm. Sip on delightful drinks, connect with other community members and newcomers and take home limited edition steins.
Polka music, stein-holding contests, schnitzel, bratwurst and dunkels are just some of the highlights that you’ll witness at Oktoberfest T-Gap. Held at Whistle Pig Brewing Company, this Oktoberfest event is all about coming together for a good cause, benefiting Pikes Peak Toys for Tots. There will also be a non-alcoholic bier tent, kid-friendly face painting and cornhole.
Embrace the Bavarian festivities and cheer at Red Leg Brewing Company, where you’ll find exclusive seasonal brews, polka music, exciting games and kid-friendly activities. Participate in Oktoberfest contests, capture fall memories and savor Bavarian pub fare.
An authentic Oktoberfest will be occurring at WestFax Springs, brewing up live entertainment, seasonal beer releases and both stein- and keg-holding competitions. This event entails German-themed BBQ and a caramel apple sparking cocktail. As for the young ones, there will be a kid-friendly Kinder Stein Root Beer Bar.
Oktoberfest is a community-driven tradition in Colorado Springs, combining the talents of our local breweries with spirited celebrations. Keep the party going with more things to do and other thrilling events!
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Attractions
Royal Gorge Route Railroad330 Royal Gorge Blvd Unit B
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Cerberus Brewing Company702 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co429 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Museums
Western Museum of Mining & Industry225 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Casual Family Atmosphere
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company2 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Goat Patch Brewing Company2727 N Cascade Ave Ste 123
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Whistle Pig Brewing Company2117 Templeton Gap Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Event Venues
Hillside Gardens1006 S Institute St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
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