Colorado Springs OktoberFest
Western Museum of Mining & Industry | Colorado Springs, CO | Sept. 23- 25, 2022
2022-09-23 17:00:00
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  • Oktoberfest Info
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  • Tasting Experiences
  • Games & Competition
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OKOTOBERFEST ADMISSION IS FREE; $10 Parking

9th Annual Colorado Springs

Dates: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

Times:

  • Fri. 5pm – 11pm
  • Sat. 11am – 11pm
  • Sun. 11am – 5pm

Dachshund Dash – Saturday & Sunday

  • Registration ends at 1:45 PM
  • Races begin at 2 PM Saturday and Sunday!
  • Awards awarded immediately

Wein Schule – Limited Seating at each Class

  • Saturday 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 PM
  • Check-in is at Ticket Booth Tuff Shed
  • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to start time

Bier Schule – Limited Seating at each Class

  • Friday 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 1:00 PM
  • Check-in is at Ticket Booth Tuff Shed
  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time

Schnapps Schule – Limited Seating at each Class

  • Saturday 6:00 PM
  • Check-in is at Ticket Booth Tuff Shed
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time

Western Museum of Mining & Industry

I-25 & North Gate Blvd.

 

225 North Gate Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80921

Phone
(719) 635-8803 ext 0

E-Mail
Carol@ODonnell2.com

Office
130 E Kiowa Street   Ste 500
Colorado Springs, CO     80903

Colorado Springs OktoberFest

Produced by: Colorado International Events
Managed by: O’Donnell & O’Donnell, LLP

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Stein Packages

Save when you buy a stein, beer, and more! Make your experience at Colorado Springs OktoberFest and save by purchasing everything you want in one package. The music, experience, and fun is on us! Choose from multiple stein sizes or even buy the limited edition porcelain stein we make new each year!

And if Beir isn’t your thing, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! New this year is our OkteberFest Wine package. Including an official OktoberFest Wine Glass and your first two pours! You’ll have multiple red and white German wines to choose from.

If your more of a cocktail fan, we will have German Liquor Cocktails at the Berentzen Bar inside the Big Tent, where we will also be serving German Style seltzers! Find out more about our cocktails at the event!

Wine & Beer Tastings

Want to try something really unique? Try our German Vineyards Wine Tour! Each year we work to bring you a selection of wines from a small selection of Vineyards, this allows you try several types of wine (Pinot Noirs, Rieslings, Cabernet, just to name a few) and really learn what makes the vineyard, and not just the wine truly special!

If you are more of a beer fan, we’ve got the class for you: Our Cicerone Certified Beer Specialist will teach you what makes Warsteiner’s fleet of beers the finest germen beer (and the one we offer each year at our Oktoberfest). Try the Dunkel, waft the Oktoberfest, and look through the pilsner all with our world class instructor.

Looking for something a little more niche? We can also teach you all about German hard spirits, commonly called schnapps. Our German Schnapps Schule will cover brandy, dessert schnapps, and some aperitifs that will certainly wet your pallet.

Competition

Have you got what it takes? Or maybe your wiener dog does? Challenge yourself or your pup in the costume contest, stein hosting contest, corn hole, or Dachshund Dash!

We will also have games and contests at regular intervals inside the Big Tent. Participants are awarded only if they truly please the crowd or our MC Camillo! Contests include German Dirndl and Lederhosen Costume competitions, Full stein holding contests, relays and the occasional yodeling contest. Those are just a few of the competitions happening at Colorado Springs OktoberFest!

Check out the calendar below for a list of events and their (estimated) times.

2022 Entertainment

Featuring Camillo and the Prime Time Band

U-turn Brass Band

And The Denver Kickers!

Denver Kickers Schuhplattlers
German dresses and dance
Traditional FUN!
Holding down the main stage with traditional German music!
Ladies dancing, men prancing!

Who are the organizers of the Colorado Springs OktoberFest

The Colorado Springs OktoberFest is a program of the 501(c)(3) non-profit, Colorado International Events and managed by O’Donnell and O’Donnell, LLP.

What is there to see and do at Colorado Springs OktoberFest?

The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest has many different points of interest with the largest and most significant being a 6,000 sq ft pole tent that houses a stage, dance floor, and beer festival tables. Music is continuous and there is always the OktoberFest vibe in the tent. We also have:

  • Costume & Stein Hoisting Contests
  • Two German Bands
  • Authentic German Food Vendors
  • Exclusive Wine Tasting
  • Wiener Dog Races
  • & More!

Where is the Colorado Springs OktoberFest?

The Colorado Springs OktoberFest is at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry (the Mining Museum) located off of I-25 and North Gate Blvd.  Held in a beautiful grassy location with onsite parking. We ask that you carpool if possible as parking spaces are limited.

225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

When is the Colorado Springs OktoberFest?

The Colorado Springs OktoberFest is the last weekend of September.

September 23 – 25, 2022

Hours
Friday:  5pm – 11pm
Saturday:  11am – 11pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Why was the Colorado Springs OktoberFest created?

Colorado Springs is a center of global travel and it was long over due to celebrate an integral part of American culture, that being German and Bavarian culture! Bavaria has celebrated OktoberFest for over two hundred years, bringing millions to the grounds for beer, food, and community!

In 2011, we decided that German culture deserved its place  in Colorado Springs. We have worked to bring an authentic experience through food, Warsteiner Beer, and German music! Join us for our best year yet, where admission is free!  Parking is $10.

How much does it cost to get in?

ADMISSION IS FREE!

The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest is a free experience for guests and patrons to attend.  However, we do charge a $20 Parking Fee to help cover expenses!  So load up the car & come on out!

We offer Warsteiner Beer on site as well as limited print, Commemorative Steins and merchandise. Food and drink from multiple vendors will be available for purchase on site! Both cash and card are excepted, exceptions apply; ATMs will be on site if you don’t have any more room in your lederhosen!

Check out the Tasting events where you can learn about Warsteiner Beer, German Hard Liquor, or fine German Wine.  Tickets may be purchased on this website or onsite at the Ticket Booth Tuff Shed.

Are coolers or outside food allowed?

No. Unfortunately, outside food and beverages of any sort are not allowed into the Colorado Springs OktoberFest! Besides who would want to miss out on the tasty authentic food and freshly poured drinks we have on-site?

Are pets allowed?

No. Unless your Dachshund is registered in the Dachshund Dash, all furry-four-legged friends will be turned away. Participants must be kept on a leash or harness unless they are racing. Registration for the race can be done on this website or in person. Dogs are raced based on age, and race until a winner is declared in each age group. We reserve the right to ask unruly pups and their hu-moms and -dads to leave the premises if behavior warrants such action.

Can we bring tents or chairs?

You don’t need to! We provide a massive main tent and several others to shelter you, friends, and family and it will save you from having to carry it all in and out.

Who can I call if I have more Questions?

Feel free to contact us via our Facebook.

-or –

Carol O’Donnell
(719) 635-8803 Ext 2

or

Carol@ODonnell2.com

Can I be a vendor at the OktoberFest?

We encourage interest in our event throughout the year! Feel free to go here, download and submit a vendor form to carol@odonnell2.com

For further questions contact us either via Facebook or over the phone (719)635-8803 Ext 2.

Event Schedule

Friday
September 23, 2022
5:00 PM
Gates Open

The festival grounds will be ready for you to arrive by 5 PM!

5:05 PM
Big Tent
Welcome to the Event

Camillo of the Prime Time Band will give the official opening words for the event and Welcome everyone to the festival!

Big Tent
6:00
Experience Barn
Warsteiner Bier Schule

Join us for an excellent tasting experience. Enjoy different beers from Bavarian brewer Warsteiner Beer. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are required for this event.

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Experience Barn
6:15 PM
Big Tent
Keg Tapping Ceremony

Our official opening event! Join us for the 9th Annual Keg Tapping hosted by Bier Misiter Sam Schreier from KOAA 5 News. Enjoy Warsteiner Beer direct from the keg as Sam hammers in the taps! Bring your steins and enjoy the Event’s opening Ceremony! LIMITED FREE BEER!

Big Tent
6:30
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band!

Big Tent
7:15 PM
Big Tent
German Costume Contest

Those who went the extra mile and wore their proper OktoberFest trachten, can compete for glorious medals (and maybe even a free beer)!

Big Tent
7:30 PM
Big Tent
Yodeling contest

Show us what you’ve got and give us your best YODEL-LAY-HEE-WHO!!!

Big Tent
7:45 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
8:00
Experience Barn
German Vineyards Wine Tour

Join us for an awesome tasting experience. Try different wines from Germany and learn about what makes the wines unique!

Read more

Experience Barn
8:30 PM
Big Tent
Stein Hoisting Contest

Thing your strong enough to hold on to these steins? Test your strength and see how long your arms can last in the stein hoisting contest!

Big Tent
9:00 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
9:45 PM
Big Tent
Das Boot Relay

Not for the faint of heart: get your team together and show is you can drink! One person on each relay team will get a chance to drink out of DAS BOOT!

Big Tent
10:15 until last call!
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
Saturday
September 24, 2022
11:00 AM
Gates Open

Gates open at 11 AM Saturday Morning! We’ll see you out there!

11:00 AM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
12:00
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
12:45 PM
Big Tent
Denver Kickers Perform

Experience true German Dancing as this dance troupe performs at OktoberFest! See their authentic Bavaria clothing and authentic German dancing!

Big Tent
1:00 PM
Experience Barn
Bier Schule

Join us for an excellent tasting experience. Enjoy different beers from Bavarian brewer Warsteiner Beer. New this year a fifth beer only available to class attendees. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are required for this event.

Read more

Experience Barn
1:00 PM
Painting Tent!
Brushes by the Barn

JJoin us for our first ever Brushes by the Barn, brought to you by I Arted, LLC. You’ll be joining eager painters who are willing to cut loose and leave it all on the canvas. Your ticket also comes with your first drink included, either a glass of Wine or Warsteiner beer. We do encourage you to buy additional drink tokens if you think you’ll need more than one drink (the experience will last AT MOST 2.5 hours). All levels of painters are welcome. This class will be open to those 21 and up only. See description for more details
Painting Schedule:
Saturday Afternoon at 1 PM – Owl in the tree

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Painting Tent!
1:30 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
2:00 PM
Dog Track
Dachshund Dash

The cutest little race in Colorado! Watch as pawticipants races their little legs off to compete for glory and of course a treat!

Read more

Dog Track
2:15 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
3:00 PM
Big Tent
Denver Kickers Perform

Experience true German Dancing as this dance troupe performs at OktoberFest! See their authentic Bavaria clothing and authentic German dancing!

Big Tent
3:00 PM
Experience Barn
German Vineyards Wine Tour

Join us for an awesome tasting experience. Try different wines from Germany and learn about what makes the wines unique!

Read more

Experience Barn
3:15 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
3:30 PM
Big Tent
Yodeling contest

Show us what you’ve got and give us your best YODEL-LAY-HEE-WHO!!!

Big Tent
4:00 PM
Painting Tent!
Brushes by the Barn

Join us for our first ever Brushes by the Barn, brought to you by I Arted, LLC. You’ll be joining eager painters who are willing to cut loose and leave it all on the canvas. Your ticket also comes with your first drink included, either a glass of Wine or Warsteiner beer. We do encourage you to buy additional drink tokens if you think you’ll need more than one drink (the experience will last AT MOST 2.5 hours). All levels of painters are welcome. This class will be open to those 21 and up only. See description for more details
Painting Schedule:
Saturday Afternoon at 4 PM – Little Red

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Painting Tent!
4:00 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
4:30 PM
Experience Barn
Bier Schule

Join us for an excellent tasting experience. Enjoy different beers from Bavarian brewer Warsteiner Beer. New this year a fifth beer only available to class attendees. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are required for this event.

Read more

Experience Barn
4:45 PM
Big Tent
Denver Kickers Perform

Experience true German Dancing as this dance troupe performs at OktoberFest! See their authentic Bavaria clothing and authentic German dancing!

Big Tent
5:00 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
5:45 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
6:00 PM
Experience Barn
Schnapps Schule

Most people think peppermint or peach when they hear the word schnapps. Learn what real German Schnapps and fine spirits are all about in this class. Enjoy several different types of German made spirits guided by an expert in the field!

Read more

Experience Barn
6:30 PM
Experience Barn
German Costume Contest

Those who went the extra mile and wore their proper OktoberFest trachten, can compete for glorious medals (and maybe even a free beer)!

Experience Barn
6:45 PM
Big Tent
Denver Kickers Perform

Experience true German Dancing as this dance troupe performs at OktoberFest! See their authentic Bavaria clothing and authentic German dancing!

Big Tent
7:00 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
7:30 PM
Experience Barn
German Vineyards Wine Tour

Join us for an awesome tasting experience. Try different wines from Germany and learn about what makes the wines unique!

Read more

Experience Barn
7:45 PM
Big Tent
Stein Hoisting Contest

Thing your strong enough to hold on to these steins? Test your strength and see how long your arms can last in the stein hoisting contest!

Big Tent
8:00 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
8:45 PM
Big Tent
Das Boot Relay

Not for the faint of heart: get your team together and show is you can drink! One person on each relay team will get a chance to drink out of DAS BOOT!

Big Tent
9:15 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
Sunday
September 25, 2022
11:00 AM
Gates Open

Gates open at 11 AM Saturday Morning! We’ll see you out there!

11:00 AM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
11:45 AM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
12:00 PM
Experience Barn
German Vineyards Wine Tour

Join us for an awesome tasting experience. Try different wines from Germany and learn about what makes the wines unique!

Read more

Experience Barn
12:00 PM
Big Tent
Denver Kickers Perform

Experience true German Dancing as this dance troupe performs at OktoberFest! See their authentic Bavaria clothing and authentic German dancing!

Big Tent
1:00 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
1:30 PM
Schnapps Schule

Most people think peppermint or peach when they hear the word schnapps. Learn what real German Schnapps and fine spirits are all about in this class. Enjoy several different types of German made spirits guided by an expert in the field!

Read more

2:00 PM
Dog Track
Dachshund Dash

The cutest little race in Colorado! Watch as pawticipants races their little legs off to compete for glory and of course a treat!

Read more

Dog Track
2:00 PM
Experience Barn
Bier Schule

Join us for an excellent tasting experience. Enjoy different beers from Bavarian brewer Warsteiner Beer. New this year a fifth beer only available to class attendees. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are required for this event.

Read more

Experience Barn
2:15 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
2:30 PM
Big Tent
Denver Kickers Perform

Experience true German Dancing as this dance troupe performs at OktoberFest! See their authentic Bavaria clothing and authentic German dancing!

Big Tent
3:00 PM
Big Tent
Yodeling contest

Show us what you’ve got and give us your best YODEL-LAY-HEE-WHO!!!

Big Tent
3:15 PM
Big Tent
U-Turn Brass Band

Enjoy great music by the U-Turn Brass Band! They’ll have you groovin’!

Big Tent
3:30 PM
Experience Barn
German Vineyards Wine Tour

Join us for an awesome tasting experience. Try different wines from Germany and learn about what makes the wines unique!

Read more

Experience Barn
4:00 PM
Big Tent
Das Boot Relay

Not for the faint of heart: get your team together and show is you can drink! One person on each relay team will get a chance to drink out of DAS BOOT!

Big Tent
4:15 PM
Big Tent
Camillo & the Prime Time Band

Camillo & the Prime Time Band will rock the stage and get you out on the dance floor!

Big Tent
5:00 PM
Big Tent
Finale

We’ll thank everyone for coming and send you on your way! Thanks for joining us for another great year!

Big Tent
Find Us

Festival Office Address
130 E. Kiowa Street, Suite 500
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Colorado Springs OktoberFest | Sept 23-25, 2022 | Western Museum of Mining & Industry