Where to find an Oktoberfest celebration in Colorado
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 during 2011. They are sequenced by date for those who may be searching for a place to enjoy Oktoberfest.
GACC-CO Member TEV Edelweiss First Oktoberfest of the Year-- August 26 & 27 at Morrison Pavilion with Paulaner Bier
Website is here.
http://www.tevedelweiss.org/glog//calendar_event.php?eid=20110725125507975
Beaver Creek – September 3 & 4
Website is here.
http://www.beavercreek.com/events-and-activities/oktoberfest.aspx
Longmont Oktoberfest September 9 to 11
Website is here
http://www.bceproductions.com/longmont-oktoberfest
Vail – September 9 to 11 and 16 to 18
Website is here
http://www.gohighline.com/oktoberfest/index.html
Fort Collins – September 10
Website is here
http://downtownfortcollins.com/dba.php/octoberfest
Snowmass Village – September 10
Website is here
http://www.snowmassvillage.com/play/activities/calendar.html?month=09&year=2010&id=47
Woodland Park – September 16 & 17
Website is here
http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=51218
Pueblo at Union Depot - September 16 & 17
Website is here
http://www.pueblouniondepot.com/eve.html
Parker – September 17 & 18
Website is here.
http://www.parkerartscouncil.org/Multi_Cultural.html
Breckenridge – September 16 to 18
Website is here
http://www.allsummitcounty.com/events/breckenridge_oktoberfest.php
Steamboat OktoberWest – September 16 to 18
Website is here
http://www.steamboat-springs.com/steamboat_events-oktoberwest.php
Denver – September 16 to 18 and 23 to 25
Website is here.
http://www.oktoberfestdenver.com
Steamboat Springs – September 16 to 18
Website is here.
http://www.steamboat-chamber.com/info/events/sbcccalendarevent.oktoberwest_10.item.asp
Highland Ranch – September 24
Website is here.
http://www.hrcaonline.org/GeneralInfo/CalendarHRCA/tabid/275/ItemId/602/d/20110917/vw/3/Default.aspx
Denver Kickers in Oktoberfest September 24
Website is here.
http://www.denverkickers.com/oktoberfest.html
Evergreen – Cancelled for 2011; check back in 2012
Website is here.
http://www.evergreenoktoberfest.com
Brush Oktoberfest – September 24
Website is here.
http://www.brushchamber.org/events/oktoberfest.html
Glenwood Springs – September 24
Website is here.
http://www.visitglenwood.com/oktoberfest-2011
Granby - September 25
Website is here.
http://granbyoktoberfest.eventbrite.com
Durango - September 17
Website is here.
http://www.gatewayreservations.com/durango-colorado/events/2011/september/oktoberfest.html
Greeley – September 23 & 24
Website is here.
http://www.greeleydowntown.com/calendar/events/oktoberfest/index.html
New!! GACC-CO Member Helga's Restaurant in Aurora September 30 and Oktober 1
Website is here.
http://www.helgasdeli.com/OKTOBERFEST/OKTOBERFEST-EVENTS
Colorado Springs Annual Oktoberfest, Penrose Equestrian Center – TBD
Website is here.
NEW!! Berthoud -- Oktober 1
Website is here.
http://www.berthoudoktoberfest.com
La Veta – Oktober 1
Website is here.
http://www.colorado.com/Events.aspx?eid=56989
Lamar – Oktober 1
Website is here.
http://www.secoloradoheritage.com/heritage-event-calendar/oktoberfest
Royal Gorge – Oktober 1 & 2, 2011
Website is here.
http://www.royalgorgetravel.com/events/octoberfest
NEW: Windor Oktober 1, 2011
Website is here:
http://www.ci.windsor.co.us/index.aspx?nid=457
New!! GACC-CO Member Helga's Restaurant in Aurora Oktober 7 to 9
Website is here.
http://www.helgasdeli.com/OKTOBERFEST/OKTOBER-789-2011
Ouray – Oktober 8 (NOTE: (Corrected date)
Website is here.
http://info.boxcanyonouray.com/bid/54868/Ouray-Colorado-Signature-Events-2011
