Denver Oktoberfest
Fall festival · Denver · Colorado
Denver's Ballpark neighborhood shuts down Larimer Street for the longest running Oktoberfest in the country, now more than five decades old, with steins, brats, and a stein hoisting contest spread across two free weekends in September.
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Plan your visit
Runs Friday to Sunday across the Sept 18 to 27 window
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 3–October 7
Color builds from September 27 · mostly bare by October 27
Sampled at Denver Oktoberfest’s own coordinates and elevation (1586 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 54 weather points across Colorado, nudged 2 days earlier to match 2 published peak dates from csfs.colostate.edu and smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Denver Oktoberfest
Good color holds through about October 14, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 4 days earlier than the rest of Colorado. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 5,203 ft.
This one is within Denver itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Denver Oktoberfest on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Colorado, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Denver Oktoberfest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Sep 27. Runs Friday to Sunday across the Sept 18 to 27 window. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Denver Oktoberfest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 3–October 7 (best estimate October 5). Color starts around September 27 and is mostly bare by October 27.
- How do I get to Denver Oktoberfest?
- Denver Oktoberfest is in Denver. The closest city is Denver, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Colorado's fall lineup.
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