Get ready for a beer-swilling, brat-gobbling, chicken-dancing good time at one of these outstanding Oktoberfest celebrations in Nevada.
The world’s largest and most beloved celebration of German heritage, Oktoberfest, brings flowing beer, sizzling bratwurst, gemütlichkeit, and other Bavarian traditions to Nevada from mid-September through early October.
The annual festival and fun fair, celebrated for 16 days in Munich since the 1800s, draws millions to the Theresienwiese, a festival ground near the city center in Deutschland.
In the Silver State, you’ll find boisterous celebrations throughout the Silver State as Nevadans celebrate Oktoberfest with oompa bands, sing-alongs, folk dancing, games, contests, parades, and beer tents. Some will even dress in traditional German outfits like dirndls and lederhosen while munching on traditional German dishes like bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel, and sauerkraut.
The biggest Nevada Oktoberfest celebration for 2026 is Munich’s sister celebration at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, which serves the same Oktoberfestbier that’s served at the Oktoberfest in Germany, with 6.3 percent alcohol by volume. There’s also a smattering of smaller festivals, including some with fun for the whole family, from Las Vegas to Reno.
From trivia nights to celebrity beer tapping, here’s where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Nevada.
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1. Carson City Oktoberfest
Carson High’s champion baseball team presents its third annual Oktoberfest celebration at Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd., on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The upbeat Oktoberfest party will include music by DJ Mo Ayala, a silent auction, and unlimited brats and beer.
One lucky partygoer will win the door prize, a grill and an ice chest, full of beer, donated by Western Nevada Supply Co.
2. Oktoberfest Trivia Night Benefit
Come out and support the Northern Nevada nonprofit For Kids Foundation during an Oktoberfest Trivia Night Benefit at the Brewer’s Cabinet Production Facility, 8565 White Fir Street, Reno, on Oct. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The fundraising event will include a team trivia contest, raffle prizes, drinks, and a stein-holding contest. Food trucks will be parked on site, so you won’t go hungry. Dressing up in Lederhosen and Oktoberfest outfits is optional, but encouraged.
Proceeds from table tickets ($120) and single tickets ($20) support Northern Nevada children in need.
3. Oktoberfest Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Reno presents its annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser at J Resort, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, on Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be music, food, beer, a silent auction, and a costume contest.
Tickets start at $125 and include food, drinks, and a raffle entry.
4. Pigeon Head Brewery
Known for brewing German-style lagers, Pigeon Head Brewery, 840 E. 5th St., Reno, is throwing its annual Oktoberfest Party on Sept. 26 from noon to 8 p.m.
While details have yet to be announced, Pigeon Head Brewery promises new beer releases, food, music, and games.
5. Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas
Munich’s American counterpart, Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, hosts arguably the biggest Oktoberfest celebration in Nevada throughout September and October. This is the place in Nevada to try the official Oktoberfestbier, served at the Oktoberfest in Germany, with 6.3 percent alcohol by volume. You’ll also find other authentic German beers, traditional food, games, and live entertainment by Bavarian musicians.
Hofbräuhaus will offer a full menu of Oktoberfest specials on Bavarian fare, including Biergulasch, Münchner Spezialitätenplatte, Jäger-Hackbraten, Gulaschsuppe, Schweinshaxe, and a three-tiered tower of meat throughout the celebration.
On Friday and Saturday nights during Oktoberfest, the German alehouse features celebrity keg tappers to get the party started. This year, the keg will be tapped by celebrities including Mayor Shelley Berkeley, the Chippendales, Debbie Gibson, and Olympic figure skater Oksana Baiul.
6. German-American Social Club Oktoberfest
Dress up in traditional wear and bring the whole family to the German American Social Club, 1110 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, for their annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 16 to 17 from 4 to 10 p.m.
Sample Bavarian dishes like schnitzel, pretzels, bratwurst, sauerkraut, apple strudel, and authentic German beer. There will also be live German and Oktoberfest music, a traditional dance performance, a stein-holding contest, and kids’ activities.
The German American Social Club has been celebrating German culture in Las Vegas for more than 50 years.
7. Oktoberfest Pub Crawl 2026
Celebrate Oktoberfest on the go during the Las Vegas Oktoberfest Pub Crawl, starting at The Griffin, 511 Fremont St, Las Vegas, on Sep. 26, from 4 to 10 p.m.
This boisterous bar-hopping experience takes you through multiple bars and venues throughout Downtown Las Vegas. Participants receive exclusive entry, seasonal drink specials, and no cover charge.
Tickets start at $7. Participants must be at least 21.
8. TomsToberfest Las Vegas
Find out how many brats you can eat in five minutes at the action-packed TomsToberfest celebration at Tom’s Watch Bar, New York-New York Hotel and Casino, 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd., on Sept. 18, 19, 20.
Not only will there be German cuisine, entertainment, and events like stein hoisting, a yodeling contest, a bratwurst eating competition, and a costume contest, but attendees will also receive an Oktoberfest goody bag and a chance to win a trip for two to Denver Oktoberfest.
9. Big Dog’s DOGtoberfest Beer & Music Festival
Come one, come all to Dogtoberfest at Big Dog’s Brewing Company, 4543 North Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, on Oct. 24 from 4 to 9 p.m.
The celebration will include more than 45 independent craft beers served in 16 oz. pint glasses; traditional food like Pretzel Bites, Beer Bratwurst, and Schweinebraten with Viener Dog Vienna Lager; live classic rock and island reggae music; Halloween costume contests for humans and dogs; raffles; and giveaways.
Ticket proceeds will help support Michael’s Angel Paws.
10. Oktoberfest DTLV
Though dates and times have yet to be announced, Oktoberfest DTLV is typically a fun-filled three-night event across two blocks of Fremont Street, from Las Vegas Blvd to 7th Street.
This authentic Bavarian celebration brings beer, food booths, stein hoisting, keg bowling, a Dachshund derby, and a costume parade (think tiny tutus and lederhosen), brat-fueled singalongs, and DJ drops to Downtown Las Vegas.
To sign up for notifications about details and prices, visit the Oktoberfest DTLV website.
