When
09/20/2025
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Where
Biergarten
Dates: Sat, Sep 20, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5, 2025
Oktoberfest Celebration at Biergarten: A Three-Weekend Bash You Can’t-Miss!
Overview:
Get ready for three weekends of non-stop German-inspired fun, food, and festivities at the Biergarten’s annual Oktoberfest Celebration! Whether you’re a fan of traditional German tunes, delicious food, or friendly competitions, there’s something for everyone at this unforgettable event series. From yodeling to stein racing, mark your calendars for an epic fall celebration full of Bavarian spirit!
Event Details:
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Biergarten, 830 Varick Street, Utica, NY 13502
– Admission: Free
– Family and Dog Friendly
Weekend 1: Oktoberfest Music & Traditions (Sep 20-21)
This weekend is all about the rhythm and traditions of Oktoberfest!
– Polka Dance-Off – Show off your best polka moves and win prizes!
– Oktoberfest Trivia Challenge – Test your knowledge of all things German!
– German Dancer Performance – Watch as professional dancers bring traditional German culture to life.
Weekend 2: Taste of Oktoberfest (Sep 27-28)
Kick off the festival with a Vendor Village filled with amazing German treats and fun activities!
– Beer Label Guessing Game – Can you identify the brew based on the label?
– Sauerkraut, Mustard, Brats Tastings – Taste your way through the flavors of Germany!
– Yodeling Competition – Channel your inner Swiss yodeler for a chance to win prizes!
– German Hat Making – Craft your own festive headgear!
– Charm Belt German – Charivari & German Embroidery – Explore traditional accessories and skills.
Weekend 3: Oktoberfest Games & Challenges (Oct 4-5)
Ready for some friendly competition? Join us for some classic Oktoberfest games!
– Barrel Rolling Race (Fassrollen) – Race with a barrel to claim the title!
– Pretzel Tossing Game (Brezelwerfen) – Toss those pretzels for fun prizes!
– Sausage Eating Contest (Wurst-Essen-Wettbewerb) – Entry fee required – Do you have what it takes to win?
– Stein Racing (Bierlauf) – A race with steins full of beer – only the fastest will win!
Recurring Events:
– Beer Pong – Test your skills and compete for glory!
– Pretzel Making – Craft your own pretzel from scratch and take it home!
– Stein Hoisting – See how long you can hold that stein steady in this fan-favorite competition!
Don’t miss the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration around—bring your friends, grab your stein, and let the festivities begin!