Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Fall festival · Mount Angel · Oregon
The Pacific Northwest's largest Oktoberfest fills this small Willamette Valley town's streets with biergartens, a Grand Parade, and Northwest wines and microbrews each September. It's been running since 1966 and draws crowds many times the town's population.
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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 29–November 2
Color builds from October 13 · mostly bare by November 21
Sampled at Mount Angel Oktoberfest’s own coordinates and elevation (55 m) rather than a regional average.
50 weather points cover Oregon, and the model shifts their answer 8 days later, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and explorefall.com. Oregon is running 2 days later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Good color holds through about November 9, giving you roughly 27 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 7 days later than Oregon as a whole. The 180 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
From Portland it is about 32 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Mount Angel Oktoberfest on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Oregon, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Mount Angel Oktoberfest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 17 – Sep 20. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Mount Angel Oktoberfest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 29–November 2 (best estimate October 31). Color starts around October 13 and is mostly bare by November 21.
- How do I get to Mount Angel Oktoberfest?
- Mount Angel Oktoberfest is in Mount Angel. The closest city is Portland, about 32 mi away. It's part of Oregon's fall lineup.
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