Where to find an Oktoberfest celebration in Colorado in 2018
The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (namesake of the Theresienwiese festival grounds) organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12; the horse race on October 17—therefore, there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest). Colorado communities, with their strong German influence dating back to the gold rush days of 1859, also celebrate Oktoberfest at many locations.
For your convenience the GACC-CO has created this list of Oktoberfest events being celebrated throughout Colorado in 2018. They are sequenced alphabetically by location for those who may be searching for a place to enjoy Oktoberfest.
Beaver Creek - September 1-2, 2018
Berthoud - October 6, 2018
Breckenridge - September 7-9, 2018
Brush - September 21-23, 2018
Boulder - September 21-22, 2018
Castle Rock - September 29, 2018
Colorado Springs - September 21-23, 2018
Denver (LoDo) - September 21-22 and 28-29, 2018
Durango - October 6, 2018
Ft. Collins - September 15, 2018
Greeley - September 28-29, 2018
Highlands Ranch - September 22, 2018
Keystone - September 1, 2018
La Veta - October 6, 2018
Littleton - September 14-16, 2018
Longmont - September 22-23, 2018
Louisville, October 6-7, 2018
Loveland - September 15-16, 2018
Montrose - October 6, 2018
Morrison (TEV Edelweiss) - August 24-26, 2018
Ouray - October 6, 2018
Parker - September. 14-16, 2018
Pueblo - September 14-15, 2018
Royal Gorge Route - September 8 - October 21, 2018
South Pearl Street (Denver) - September 29, 2018
Stapleton - September 1, 2018
Steamboat Springs - September 15, 2018
Vail - September 7-9 & 14-16, 2018
Woodland Park - September 15-16, 2018