Bend Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 19 from 2pm - 9pm
@Deschutes Historical Museum Lawn
Celebrate Fall, Bend-Style!
Join us for Bend Oktoberfest—a high-spirited, family-friendly celebration in the heart of downtown Bend! This free community event brings a touch of Bavaria to the High Desert with live music, delicious local food, craft beer, wiener dog races, quirky competitions, and more.
Think: stein holding, pretzel tossing, the beer slide showdown, and yes—costumes, yodels, and barrels will roll.
Prost!
Bark Bash at Oktoberfest
The beloved Bark Bash is now part of Bend Oktoberfest—bigger, better, and borkier than ever! We’re bringing your favorite dog-friendly competitions to the main stage, and it’s all for a good cause.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon
- 2:00 PM – Wiener Dog Races
- 2:30 PM – Running of the Bulldogs
- 3:00 PM – Corgi Crush
- 3:30 PM – Mutt Strut Dog Show
Day-of registration for all dog events opens at 1:30 PM
Race Requirements: All race competitors must be purebred Dachshunds, Bulldogs (English or French), or Corgis.
Dog Show: All breeds and mixes are welcome for the Mutt Strut! Categories may be split by size.
Note: All dogs must show proof of rabies vaccination to participate.
Support a Great Cause
All proceeds from Bark Bash registration fees benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon, helping to support their vital rescue and wellness programs. At just $20 per registration, you’re not only having fun—you’re giving back.
Bend Oktoberfest Games & Activities
From feats of strength to hilarious showdowns, our Oktoberfest activities bring out the best (and most ridiculous) sides of fall fun. All activities are designed to be lighthearted, competitive, and crowd-pleasing—with some pretty great prizes up for grabs!
Space is limited. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Oktoberfest Games & Activities
- Pretzel Toss
- Stein Holding Contest
- Beer Relay Race
- Beer Slide
- Barrel Rolling Race
- Costume Contest
- Yodeling Competition
Advance registration required for all games. Some team activities only require one team member to register. Space is limited!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Live Music: Accordion Club of Central Oregon – Fisarmonicats
Enjoy the evening with a cold beer in hand, delicious food from local vendors, and tunes that’ll have you dancing into the night.
What's On Tap
Paulaner Fest Bier — The glass is full of October sunshine, strong and golden. The perfect balance of a light taste of hops and a strong note of malt. A feast of a beer, which always goes down well. This beer is only brewed for the Oktoberfest. That’s where it belongs, along with all the fun of the fair like the Ferris wheel and roasted almonds. 6% ABV
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen —As it was forbidden to brew in summer, a stronger beer – the Märzen – was brewed earlier in March. It has returned once again to the age-old recipe and recreated that gloriously smooth, honey-colored piece of history from times gone by. 5.8% ABV
Hacker Pschorr Dunkel — A touch of caramel pleasantly spreads over the palate. Fine noses will detect nuances of apricot and clove in addition to its characteristic malt aroma. The spicy sweetness of the dark malts harmoniously combine with subtly bitter hoppy notes. 5.3% ABV
Festival Eats
No matter what you’re craving, you won’t leave hungry. Come eat, drink, and prost with us!
2025 Food Vendors:
- Adamos Carnival Eats
- Beyond Borders
- Smashburger Prime
- Blessed Donuts
- Bangers & Brews
Interested in being a food vendor?
We’re still accepting applications
GET INVOLVED
Join us as a vendor!
Bend Oktoberfest is back and bigger than ever—with thousands expected to gather for an afternoon and evening of food, fun, and fall festivities in downtown Bend. Want to get in front of a crowd of enthusiastic locals and visitors? This is your chance!
