Munich comes to the streets of Vail in September for the world’s greatest celebration of beer, music and Bavarian traditions!

Join us in one of the most iconic mountain destinations in North America - Vail, Colorado.

Complemented by the European flair and the gorgeous mountain backdrops, Vail Oktoberfest™ returns for two full weekends of Bavarian fun.

Festival guests will enjoy classic Bavarian fare including brats, schnitzel sandwiches, pierogies, pretzels and more.

A crowd favorite for many decades, Vail Oktoberfest was named among the ten greatest Oktoberfest celebrations in the United States by USA Today.

Don’t miss out on the fun. PROST!

Lionshead Village

Schedule :

September 8, 2023

Bavarian Stage

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  : Average German Band

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

6:00 p.m. : Oktoberfest Opening Ceremony

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. : Stein Lifting Competition

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. : The Polkanauts

Rocktoberfest Stage

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. : Kory Montgomery Band

4:30 – 7:00 p.m. : Taylor Scott Band

September 9, 2023

Bavarian Stage

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. : Denver Kicker Schuhplattlers

2:00 p.m. : Bavarian Costume Contest

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. : Polidori Bratwurst Eating Contest

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. : Average German Band

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. : Adult Keg Bowling Contest

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. : The Polkanauts

7:00 p.m. : Stein Hoisting Contest

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. : Rewind Band

Rocktoberfest Stage

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. : Brendan McKinney and the 99 Brown Dogs

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. : Turntable Review

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. : Scott Rednor Band

September 10, 2023

Bavarian Stage

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. : Average German Band

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. : Polidori Bratwurst Eating Contest

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. : Denver Kicker Schuhplattlers

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. : Adult Keg Bowling Contest

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. : The Polkanauts

5:30 p.m. : Stein Hoisting Contest

Rocktoberfest Stage

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. : Bill McKay Trio

2:30 – 5:00 p.m. : Shakedown Family Band Tom Petty Tribute

Vail Village

September 15, 2023

Bavarian Stage

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  : Average German Band

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

6:00 p.m. : Oktoberfest Opening Ceremony

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. : Stein Lifting Competition

Rocktoberfest Stage

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. : Brendan McKinney and the 99 Brown Dogs

3:30 – 6:30 p.m. : Shakedown Family Band with Jessica Jones

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. : Tenth Mountain Division

September 16, 2023

Bavarian Stage

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. : Alpen Auerhahn Dancers

2:00 p.m. : Bavarian Costume Contest

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. : Polidori Bratwurst Eating Contest

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. : Average German Band

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. : Alpen Auerhahn Dancers

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. : Adult Keg Bowling Contest

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

7:00 p.m. : Stein Hoisting Contest

Rocktoberfest Stage

12:00 – 2:30 p.m. : Dragondeer

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. : Kory Montgomery Band

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. : Float Like A Buffalo

September 17, 2023

Bavarian Stage

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. : Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. : Alpen Auerhahn Dancers

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. : Polidori Bratwurst Eating Contest

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. : Alpen Auerhahn Dancers

3:30 – 6:00 p.m. : Average German Band

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. : Adult Keg Bowling Contest

5:30 p.m. : Stein Hoisting Contest

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Date :

September 8, 2023 - September 10, 2023

September 15, 2023 - September 17, 2023

Location : Various Venue in Vail, Co

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