The hills come to life during three 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

Reserve your lodging at Lodge Tower. With accommodations ranging from lodge rooms to 1-3 bedroom condominiums and you will be in the action of the Vail Village Oktoberfest festivities.

Photo provided by Go Highline