Flagstaff Oktoberfest is Back!
A full day of fall fun, local flavor, and family-friendly festivities in the pines
Saturday October 3rd
October 3, 2026
Wheeler Park
Brat Eating and other fun contests!
Live Entertainment
Kids Area
Volunteer with Us
More Than a Festival
- It’s an Experience
The Flagstaff Oktoberfest has been a beloved fall tradition for 16 years, bringing together locals and visitors for a day filled with mountain‑town charm, family‑friendly fun, and Bavarian spirit. As we celebrate our 17th year, the festival continues to embody what makes Flagstaff special: community connection, playful energy, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.
From the Root Beer Garden and local food vendors to live music, lawn games, and our signature fun‑spirited contests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Beyond the beer, brats, and festivities, Oktoberfest proudly gives back — having raised over $200,000 for local charities and supporting the Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund, which helps fund local school music programs. Consistently voted one of the Top 10 Oktoberfests in Arizona, it’s more than a festival; it’s Flagstaff coming together to celebrate, support, and lift up our community year after year.
CROWD FAVORITES
Brat Eating
Competitors go head‑to‑head in a high‑energy showdown to see who can conquer the most Satchmo’s brats before time runs out.
Beer Stein hoisting
A crowd favorite, the Men’s and Women’s Stein Hoists test who can keep their steins raised the longest without shaking, spilling, or surrendering.
Wiener dog race
Adoptable pups suited up as little hot dogs race for glory — and usually end up winning a forever family instead.
Frozen T-shirt
The Frozen T‑Shirt Contest delivers pure chaos and comedy as teams battle to unfreeze a shirt and get it on a teammate faster than their rivals.
Lawn Games
From towering Jenga blocks to oversized Connect 4 and mega Cornhole boards, our lawn games bring big laughs in even bigger proportions.
Cram the Camry
In Cram the Camry, festival‑goers squeeze, stack, and shimmy into a Toyota Camry to see just how many people can fit with every door shut
