The mountains come to life for three fun-filled weekends of Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek, Vail, and Lionshead. Don’t miss any of the action including live music, Bavarian competitions, and of course beer and bratwurst.

Beaver Creek Oktoberfest – September 1 and 2

Saturday, September 1
11:00 a.m. Traditional Keg Tapping – Bier Garden Opens!
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids’ Zone
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Bratwurst Eating Contest
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Stein Hoisting Competition
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Best Dressed Contest
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Killer Queens, All Girl Queen Tribute

Sunday, September 2
9:00 a.m. Oktoberfest Shuffle
11:00 a.m. Traditional Keg Tapping – Bier Garden Opens!
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids’ Zone
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Bratwurst Eating Contest
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Stein Hoisting Competition
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Best Dressed Contest
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. ZoSo, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

For a VIP experience, including private access to Toscanini, complimentary beer and wine, and access to the White Carpet Club, click here.

Lionshead – September 7 – 9

Friday, September 7
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 – 7:00 p.m. Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band
7:00 p.m. Stein Lifting Competition
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Evening Concert featuring, The Sessh

Saturday, September 8
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bavarian Kinder Club Open
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Denver Kickers Schuhplatters
2:00 p.m. Bavarian Costume Contest
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Klement’s Bratwurst Eating Contest
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Denver Kickers Schuhplatters
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Adult Keg Bowling Contest
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Average German Band
7:00 p.m. Stein Lifting Competition
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Evening Concert featuring, Rewind

Sunday, September 9
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bavarian Kinder Club Open
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Denver Kickers Schuhplatters
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Klement’s Bratwurst Eating Contest
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Average German Band
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Adult Keg Bowling Contest
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Average German Band
5:30 p.m. Stein Lifting Competition

Vail Village – September 14 – 16

Friday, September 14
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 – 7:00 p.m. Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band
7:00 p.m. Stein Lifting Competition
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Evening Concert featuring, The Altitones

Saturday, September 15
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bavarian Kinder Club Open
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. TEV Edlweiss Schuhplattlers
2:00 p.m. Bavarian Costume Contest
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Klement’s Bratwurst Eating Contest
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. TEV Edelweiss Schuhplatters
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Adult Keg Bowling Contest
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The Other Guys, Alpenrose Band
7:00 p.m. Stein Lifting Competition
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Evening Concert featuring, The Goonies

Sunday, September 16
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Helmut Fricker and the Rhinelanders Band
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bavarian Kinder Club Open
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. TEV Edelweiss Schuhplatters
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Klement’s Bratwurst Eating Contest
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Average German Band
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Adult Keg Bowling Contest
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Average German Band
5:30 p.m. Stein Lifting Competition

Photo provided by Go Highline