Get ready for a true German experience at these amazing Seattle Oktoberfests!
If you’re looking to celebrate Oktoberfest in Seattle, you have more than just one option! Each of these celebrations in the area offer several days of festivities that include classic traditions such as lively Bavarian music and dancing, free-flowing German beer, delicious brats and pretzels, and more—plus a few new traditions that put our own Washington-style spin on the fun.
Here are some of the most amazing beer festivals coming to the Seattle area in the fall of 2024:
1. Kenmore Oktoberfest
This is the very annual Oktoberfest in Kenmore! They’re hosting four days of epic Bavarian fun through a collaboration between the City of Kenmore, local businesses, non-profits, restaurants, and breweries. They’ll have epic musical acts, PNW’s best beer and food, family friendly activities, after hours fun, and a fall seasonal market.
📅When: September 19 – 22
📍Where: 6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA
💲Cost: Free!
2. The Great Wallingford Wurst Fest
All ages are welcome at this community fall festival in Wallingford. In addition to the 21+ beer garden, there will be live music, food, and lots of children’s activities. The Great Wallingford Wurst Fest is a great low-key, budget-friendly option especially if you have kiddos in tow.
📅When: Friday, Sept. 20 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
📍Where: St. Benedict School in Wallingford
💲Cost: Free!
3. Fremont Oktoberfest
Fremont Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in Seattle, and this year promises a bunch of fun activities for everyone. If you decide to visit, you’ll be able to enjoy more than 100 seasonal beers on tap, including award-winners, microbrews, traditional German bier, ciders, and seltzers. Have a great time cheering with friends, hit the dance floor at the DJ Tower, chug a tall beer at the Stein Hoisting, catch a game at the outdoor Sports Lounge, and challenge your friends to a ping pong competition. Tickets are on sale now, and going fast; so, we recommend getting yours ASAP!
📅When: September 20-22
📍Where: 35th St and Canal St, Seattle, WA 98103
💲Cost: $25-$35
4. Oktoberfest at Queen Anne Beerhall
Enjoy several days of Oktoberfest at Queen Anne Beerhall, where you can savor a huge variety of beers, join the sausage and beer competition, enjoy amazing folk music, and catch an exciting football game! This venue brings an authentic beer hall experience to Seattle, and it offers an amazing atmosphere for celebrating Oktoberfest. Visit their %7D”]Facebook page to stay updated on this year’s Oktoberfest events.
📅When: September 26 – 30
📍Where: 203 W Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98119
5. Oktoberfest Northwest
When the Washington State Fair wraps up at the end of September, the fairgrounds quickly get transformed into Washington’s largest Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration a few weeks later! In addition to authentic Bavarian food and beer, you’ll get to enjoy live entertainment and fun competitions. Tickets are on sale online, but you can also buy them at the gate. Kids under 12 are admitted for free, but keep in mind that it’s ages 21+ only on Friday and Saturday after 6:00 p.m.
📅When: October 4-6
📍Where: Puyallup, WA
💲Cost: $7.50+
6. West Seattle Octoberfest
The three-day West Seattle Oktoberfest is dog-friendly and open to all ages. Plus it’s free to attend! There will be local beer, live music, food, costume contests, and more. You can see the full schedule of events on the Ounces Taproom website.
📅When: October 4-6
📍Where: Ounces Taproom
💲Cost: Free!
7. Moss Bay Oktoberfest
Moss Bay Oktoberfest is a fun three day festival on the waterfront in downtown Kirkland. It is an authentic German Oktoberfest which features acres of biergarten, multiple entertainment stages, games, competitions, and so much more. They offer the best imported German and the very best PNW craft brews.
📅When: October 4-6
📍Where: 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
💲Cost: Tickets are available soon!
8. Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
It’s hard to think of a more fitting place to celebrate Oktoberfest than in the Bavarian-style town of Leavenworth in the Cascade Mountains. This picturesque setting practically demands that you come dressed in your best lederhosen and dirndl. There will be beer gardens, music and dancing, and even some free kid-friendly fun at the Kinderplatz. Tickets are on sale now!
📅When: October 4-5, 11-12, & 18-19
📍Where: Leavenworth, WA
💲Cost: $15 – $40