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 2023:
1. The Great Wallingford Wurst Fest
When: September 15-16
Where: St. Benedict School in Wallingford
Cost: Free!
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. This is a great low-key, budget-friendly option especially if you have kiddos in tow.
2. Edmonds Octoberfest
When: September 15-16
Where: Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds
Cost: Free!
Edmonds Oktoberfest is another local festival that is particularly family-friendly. It’s free to attend but there is a $10 fee to get into the 21+ beer garden—and also note that this is a cashless event. You can expect food trucks, live music, cornhole, children’s activities, and a pet parade on Saturday.
3. Fremont Oktoberfest
When: September 22-24
Where: 35th St and Canal St, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $15+
This 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!
4. Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
When: September 29-30, October 6-7, October 13-14
Where: Leavenworth, WA
Cost: $12+
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!
5. Project Bayern’s Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6-7, and Oct. 13-14
Where: Wenatchee, WA
Cost: Free!
This family-friendly Oktoberfest in Wenatchee is offering free admission for all three weekends! There will be two large dance hall tents, live music, authentic German food and beer, a kids area, and more.
6. Oktoberfest Northwest
When: October 6-8
Where: Puyallup, WA
Cost: $7.50+
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 go on sale on September 7 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.
7. Oktoberfest at Queen Anne Beerhall
When: September 27-October 2
Where: 203 W Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98119
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 the Queen Anne Beerhall website or their Instagram page (above) to stay updated on this year’s Oktoberfest events.
8. Kirkland Oktoberfest
When: September 22-24
Where: 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr, Kirkland, WA 98033
Cost: $20+
This 3-day fest offers an authentic München-style Oktoberfest Biergarten on the shores of Lake Washington. Enjoy live German music, DJs, games, contests, half-pour beer tastings, and more. If you decide to visit, part of your ticket purchase will support nonprofits in the community. Tickets for this event are available online, and they include All Day and Weekend Passes.
9. West Seattle Octoberfest
When: October 6-8
Where: Ounces Taproom
Cost: Free!
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.