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Breckenridge Oktoberfest 2024 Event Guide

by Laurel Coffman / August 8, 2024

The iconic Breckenridge Oktoberfest is making a return in 2024! Join us for a weekend of views, brews, food and dancing in Breckenridge. Main Street will be closed to traffic and transformed for the 28th annual event hosted by Breckenridge Brewery.

Oktoberfest Weekend Schedule

Main Street Party: 1–6 p.m.

Weekend celebrations commence with the famous Main Street Party! Grab your stein and enjoy beer, food and dancing.

Entertainment Schedule:

South Stage:

1–5 p.m. Neue Polka

Main Stage:

1–5 p.m. Polkanauts

2-3 p.m. Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony

2:30–4:30 p.m. Polkanauts

4:30–5:30 p.m. Stein Hoisting Contest

5–6 p.m. Bonfire Dub

Main Street Party: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

This is the longest and most popular day of Oktoberfest weekend. Live music, food, beer and dancing will be available all day long!

Oktoberfest 5K Trail Run: 10 a.m.

Enjoy a trail run among the golden aspens on Town of Breckenridge trails before joining in on the Main Street celebrations.

Entertainment Schedule:

South Stage:

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Neue Polka

1–4:30 p.m. Polkanauts

Main Stage:

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Summit Concert Band

12:30–2:30 p.m. Beau Thomas Band

2:30–3:30 p.m. Those Austrian Guys

3:30–4 p.m. Breckenridge Brewery Stein Hoisting Contest

4–6 p.m. Those Austrian Guys

Main Street Party: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Chase the Sunday Scaries away on the last day of Oktoberfest.

Music Schedule:

South Stage:

11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Polka Folka

3–5 p.m. DJ DC

Main Stage:

10:30–11:30 a.m. Summit Concert Band–Rocky Mountain Brass

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Those Austrian Guys

12:30–1 p.m. Kids Costume Contest

1–2 p.m. Those Austrian Guys

2:30–3 p.m. Baby Bjorn Stein Hoisting & Stein Hoisting Contest

3–5 p.m. Those Austrian Guys

Plan Ahead

Do I need reservations to attend Oktoberfest?

This event requires no reservations and is free to attend. However, collectible steins sell out every year! Be sure to plan ahead and purchase your steins and beer tokens from the Breckenridge Tourism Office ahead of the event.

Can I bring my dog?

Due to the large offering of food and beverages, pets are not allowed at this event.

What is the best way to get around?

The new B Like Breckenridge App is the best way to make the most of your time with tips for getting around, activities, and more.

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Enter to Win an Epic Oktoberfest Giveaway

Dance down Main Street to a traditional oompah band, yodel with a friend, grab an authentic Bavarian bite and join us to celebrate this year’s 2024 Oktoberfest. Pack your dirndls and lederhosen because one lucky winner will receive a three-night stay at the luxurious Grand Colorado on Peak 8, $1,000 cash, collectible steins and a prize back from Breckenridge Brewery!

Secure Your Lodging

Don’t wait to secure your dates! Oktoberfest is a popular weekend in Breckenridge which means lodging fills up fast. The Grand Colorado on Peak 8, Grand Lodge on Peak 7 and Grand Timber Lodge are superior properties in Breckenridge that offer unmatched amenities and service.

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