On Friday, beer pouring will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the festivities begin earlier at 11 a.m. Don’t miss the stein hoisting competition Friday at 4:30 p.m., Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Before the party begins on Saturday, watch or race in the Oktoberfest 5K! Enjoy live music daily and bring the kids to the newly expanded Kid Zone at the South End of Main Street!
Friday, September 25
Weekend celebrations commence with the famous Main Street Party! Grab your stein and enjoy beer, food and dancing.
1:00–1:45 pm – Neue Polka Colorado at South Stage
1:00–2:00 pm – Polkanauts at Main Stage
2:00–2:30 pm – Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony at Main Stage (beer pouring begins)
2:00–2:45 pm – Neue Polka Colorado at South Stage
2:30–4:30 pm – Polkanauts at Main Stage
3:00–3:45 pm – Neue Polka Colorado at South Stage
4:00–4:45 pm – Neue Polka Colorado at South Stage
4:30–5:00 pm – Stein Hoisting Contest at Main Stage
5:00–6:30 pm – Los Otros at Main Stage
Saturday, September 26
This is the longest and most popular day of Oktoberfest weekend. Live music, food, beer and dancing will be available all day long!
10:45–11:30 a.m. – Gora Gora Orkestar at Main Stage
11:00–11:30 a.m. – Official Tapping of the Keg at Main Stage (beer pouring begins)
11:00–11:40 a.m. – Neue Polka Colorado at South Stage
11:50a.m.–12:30 pm – Neue Polka Colorado at South Stage
12:00–12:30: pm – Gora Gora Orkestar at Main Stage
12:45–1:15 pm – Gora Gora Orkestar at Main Stage
1:00–2:30 pm – Polkanauts at South Stage
2:30–3:30 pm – Those Austrian Guys at Main Stage
3:00–4:30 pm – Polkanauts at South Stage
3:30–4:00 pm – Stein Hoisting Contest at Main Stage
4:00–6:00 pm – Those Austrian Guys at Main Stage
Sunday, September 27
Raise your steins to the last day of Oktoberfest!
10:15–11:15am – Gora Gora Orkestar at Main Stage
11:00–11:30 am – Official Tapping of the Keg at Main Stage (beer pouring begins)
11:00–11:50 am – Denver’s Thirsty Five at South Stage
11:30 a.m.–12:30 pm – Those Austrian Guys at Main Stage
12:20–1:10 pm – Denver’s Thirsty Five at South Stage
12:30–1:00 pm – Kids’ Costume Contest at Main Stage
1:00–2:30 pm – Those Austrian Guys at Main Stage
1:30–2:20 pm – Denver’s Thirsty Five at South Stage
2:30–3:00 pm – Baby Bjorn Stein Hoisting / Stein Hoisting Contest at Main Stage
3:00–5:00 pm – Those Austrian Guys at Main Stage
3:00–5:00 pm – DJ at South Stage
This event requires no reservations and is free to attend. However, collectible steins sell out every year and are encouraged to be purchased ahead of time. Plan ahead and purchase your steins through Go Breck. Each stein purchase comes with one free drink ticket and are available for day-of purchased until sold out.
Due to the large offering of food and beverages, pets are not allowed at this event.
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. Most visitors stroll up and down Main Street on foot. Please drink responsibly and plan your transportation home ahead of time. Utilize an on-property shuttle if you’re staying at a resort, or take advantage of the Breck Free Ride bus system. Ubers can be hard to come by, so it’s important to be prepared!
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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. Take advantage of free shuttle rides to and from the event, relax in the outdoor hot tubs or revive yourself at one of the on-site spas.
Looking to get the most out of your autumn weekend in Breckenridge? Check out our other blogs on what to pack, where to leaf peep and how to enjoy the great outdoors.
