Snowbird Oktoberfest
Fall festival · Utah
Snowbird resort claims the biggest Oktoberfest in North America, with more than 50 beers, Bavarian food, and live music running most weekends from early August into October. The mountainside setting means you can ride the tram over turning aspen color by the later weekends of the run.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day (Sep 7), noon-6 p.m.; free admission
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 3–October 7
Color builds from September 20 · mostly bare by October 27
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Snowbird Oktoberfest’s own coordinates and elevation (2479 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Snowbird Oktoberfest on the map
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Scenic drivePeak October 7
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Don’t miss: Passes Timpanogos Cave National Monument · 8,000-foot summit
Guardsman Pass
Scenic drivePeak October 2
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Don’t miss: 9,717-foot summit · Dense Wasatch aspen stands
Pando
ForestPeak October 8
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
National parkPeak October 11
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Don’t miss: 10,000-foot amphitheater rim · Ancient bristlecone pines
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When is Snowbird Oktoberfest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Aug 8 – Oct 11. Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day (Sep 7), noon-6 p.m.; free admission. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Snowbird Oktoberfest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 3–October 7 (best estimate October 5). Color starts around September 20 and is mostly bare by October 27.
- What is Snowbird Oktoberfest best for?
- A beer garden with a mountain view above Salt Lake City.
- How do I get to Snowbird Oktoberfest?
- The closest city is Salt Lake City, about 17 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Utah's fall lineup.
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