by Laurel Coffman / August 8, 2024
The iconic Breckenridge Oktoberfest is making a return in 2025! Join us for a weekend of views, brews, food and dancing in Breckenridge. Main Street will be closed to traffic and transformed for the 29th annual event.
Oktoberfest Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 12
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
Saturday, September 13
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
Sunday, September 14
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?
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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 2025 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 dinner for four at Blue Stag Saloon!
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.
Fall Fun
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