Where to find an Oktoberfest celebration in Colorado in 2016

 

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 2016. They are sequenced alphabetically by location for those who may be searching for a place to enjoy Oktoberfest.

Beaver Creek - September 3-4, 2016

Berthoud - October 1, 2016

Breckenridge - September 9-1, 2016

Brush - September 23-25, 2016

Castle Rock - October 1, 2016

Colorado Springs - September 23-25, 2016

Denver (LoDo) - September/October 23-25 & 30-02, 2016

Durango - October 8-9, 2016

Ft. Collins - September 17, 2016

Greeley - September  23-24, 2016

Highlands Ranch - September 17, 2016

Keystone - September 3, 2016

La Veta - October 1, 2016

Longmont - September 23-24, 2016

Loveland - September 16-18, 2016

Montrose - October 1, 2016

Morrison (TEV Edelweiss) - August 27-28, 2016

Ouray - October 8, 2016

Parker - September. 16-18, 2016

Pueblo - September 16-17, 2016

Royal Gorge Route - September 10 - October 16, 2016

Steamboat Springs - September 16-17, 2016

Vail - September 9-11 & 16-18, 2016

Woodland Park - September 17-18, 2016