Oktoberfest - October 3, 2026

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Come out to the 17th annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest for brews, brats, and tons of fun!

Flagstaff Oktoberfest

Munich returns to downtown Flagstaff, AZ, with the annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest. Kick off the autumn season with bratwurst, pretzels, and plenty of beer! So lace up your dirndl, throw on your lederhosen, and grab a stein because Flagstaff is celebrating 17 years of this family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration!

When and Where

When: October 3, 2026
Time: 10am-9pm
Where: Wheeler Park | 212 W Aspen Ave

Admission

General admission tickets are available for purchase for $11.59. Children 12 and under get in for free.

A group of people, three of which are in traditional German dress, hold cups of beer at an Oktoberfest celebration.

Oktoberfest Activities

Guests will enjoy many crowd favorites, including polka music, lawn games, vendors, and these exciting activities:

Kids Root Beer Garden

Kiddos can cool off and enjoy free root beer floats at the Root Beer Garden, which also has some yard games and activities for little ones.

Brat Eating Contest

Get your Satchmo's T-shirt and participate in this 3-minute all-you-can-eat contest.

Beer Stein Hoisting Competition

Hoist a heavy stein filled to the brim with water and test your endurance to see how long you can last. As form breaks, contestants are eliminated. May the steadiest arms win!

Wiener Dog Race

Prepare for the ultimate cute factor as pups dressed as hot dogs make a mad dash for the finish line. All racers are up for adoption, so if you have a favorite competitor, they can come home with you.

Frozen T-Shirt Contest

Try your best to wrestle a frozen t-shirt onto your teammate, getting creative with your strategy and sharing big laughs.

Cram the Camry

Watch teams try their best to squeeze their way into a Toyota Camry, trying their best to contort themselves to get as many people into the car as possible.

Schedule of Activities

10am - Gates open
10:15am - Flagstaff Klezmer Orkestra performs
11:25am - Wiener Dog Race with High Country Humane Society
11:40am - Music from The Flag 5
12:55pm - Buffalo Wild Wings Women's Beer Stein Contest
1:30pm - Music from The Flag 5
2:45pm - Satchmo's Brat Eating Contest
3:20pm - Music from High 90s Band
4:30pm - Findlay Toyota Cram the Camry
4:50pm - Music from the High 90s Band
6:05pm - Buffalo Wild Wings Men's Beer Stein Contest
6:40pm - Mike Reeves Band
7:50pm - Speedi Car Wash Frozen T-Shirt Contest
8:10pm - Mike Reeves Band
9pm - Event ends

People dressed for Oktoberfest participating in a stein holding competition

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Flagstaff Oktoberfest?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10am-9pm

Is Flagstaff Oktoberfest family-friendly?
Yes! This is a family event, and kids 12 and under get in for free.

Are pets allowed?
Leashed pets are allowed at Flagstaff Oktoberfest, but please be mindful about cleaning up after them and consider everyone's comfort before attending to keep the festival enjoyable for everyone- pets and people alike!

Is there parking at the park?
Flagstaff Oktoberfest has no on-site parking. Attendees should use nearby lots, walk, bike, take public transit, or plan to be dropped off by a ride-share near the park.

When is last call?
Taps will shut off 30 minutes before the end of the event, at 8:30pm.