Montrose Oktoberfest
Visitors can celebrate with authentic German fare such as bratwurst dinners, sauerkraut, pretzels, and strudel, alongside German and domestic beers, cider, and wine. The street festival features live music, dancing, and carnival rides including a Ferris wheel, Super Slide, and Euro Bungee. Attendees can also watch or join stein holding and costume contests, while children enjoy face painting, crafts, and youth rides in the Kids Zone.
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Tickets
Admission is free and parking is free. Items are purchased with tickets valued at $2.50 each. Food: 1lb turkey legs 6 tickets; full dinner 8; brats 4; hot dogs 2. Drinks: German beer 5; domestic beer 4; cider 4; Golden Road 5; wine (red, white, or rose) 5; water 1; soda 1. Snacks: pretzels 2; churro 2; strudel 2. Rides and games: 2–4 tickets. The page also lists ride tickets, game tickets, Kids Zone activity tickets, and food and drink tickets for purchase.
Hours
Event: 12 PM–10 PM; beer: 12:00 PM–9:30 PM; wine: 2:00 PM–9:30 PM; music: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM; games, rides, food and more: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM. Kids Zone face painting and airbrush tattoos: 1 PM–7 PM; kids coloring and crafts: 1 PM–5 PM. Mr./Ms. Oktoberfest contest: 5:15 PM–5:45 PM; Lil’ Mister & Lil’ Miss Oktoberfest contest: 2:15 PM–2:45 PM; Stein Holding Contest: 7:15 PM–7:45 PM.
Food & Drink
Enjoy bratwurst dinners with sauerkraut, potato salad, and rye bread, plus turkey legs, hot dogs, pretzels, strudel, and churros; drinks include German and domestic beer, cider, wine, soda, juice, and water.
Parking
Parking is free. No parking location or lot details are provided.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed in food areas due to the health permit. The page also says festivals can be uncomfortable for dogs because of noise, crowds, and hot pavement.
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Tips & Advice
- Purchase tickets online on the day of the event to avoid waiting in physical ticket lines.
- Redeem online tickets at the designated booths located on the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue.
- Leave pets at home, as dogs are not permitted in food areas due to health permits, festival crowds, and hot pavement.
Special Events & Promotions
- Three contests take place during the festival: Lil’ Mister & Lil’ Miss Oktoberfest, Mr./Ms. Oktoberfest (5:15–5:45 p.m.; ages 18+), and the Stein Holding Contest (7:15–7:45 p.m.; ages 21+).
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed at the festival?
No, dogs are not permitted in food areas due to health permits, as well as loud noise, crowds, and hot pavement.
What contests can attendees participate in?
Visitors can join the Mr./Ms. Oktoberfest contest (ages 18+), the Lil' Mister & Lil' Miss Oktoberfest contest, or the stein holding contest (ages 21+).
Can businesses set up general vendor or exhibitor booths?
No, Montrose Oktoberfest is not a traditional vendor fair and does not offer general exhibitor booths; only limited opportunities that complement festival operations are considered.
Can tickets be bought online on the day of the event?
Yes, tickets can be purchased online on the day of the event to bypass long physical ticket lines.
What rides and activities are provided for children?
The Kids Zone features rides such as a mini Ferris wheel, funhouse, lady bugs, and elephants, alongside face painting, airbrush tattoos, coloring, and crafts.
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