A lively street festival with people in colorful skirts dancing in a circle as crowds stroll along a shaded, festive avenue.

Vail Oktoberfest - Vail Village

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  Upcoming date: Friday September 18, 2026

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  • All upcoming dates:

    • Friday September 18, 2026
    • Saturday September 19, 2026
    • Sunday September 20, 2026

Nestled in the European-inspired town of Vail and taking place over two weekends in Lionshead Village and Vail Village, the Vail Oktoberfest brings an international audience together to celebrate an authentic Bavarian festival. Clad in dirndls and lederhosen, Vail Oktoberfest attendees prost, polka dance and eat all weekend long.

Competitions such as the world-famous keg bowling championship, stein hoisting competition, costume contest, and bratwurst eating contest are favorite pastimes of the weekend.

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