Bend Oktoberfest - Celebrate Fall in Bend, Oregon
Event Info
September 20, 2025
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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!
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!
Register for Oktoberfest activities
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.