Snowbird Oktoberfest

Fall festival · Snowbird · 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.

Best for: A beer garden with a mountain view above Salt Lake City

Don’t miss

  • 50+ beers, Bavarian food
  • Weekends, early August to mid October
  • Tram rides over fall color

Plan your visit

2026 season: Aug 8 – Oct 11.

Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day (Sep 7), noon-6 p.m.; free admission

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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 4–October 8

Color builds from September 21 · mostly bare by October 28

Color starts: September 21Peak: October 6Bare: October 28AugustDecember

Sampled at Snowbird Oktoberfest’s own coordinates and elevation (2479 m) rather than a regional average.

46 weather points cover Utah, and the model shifts their answer 5 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Utah's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 2 days earlier. How the forecast works

When to go to Snowbird Oktoberfest

The color window runs about 24 days, holding until around October 15. That runs roughly 6 days earlier than the rest of Utah. The 8,133 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.

This one is within Salt Lake City itself, which makes it an easy half day.

Snowbird Oktoberfest on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Utah, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Plan from a city

Salt Lake City · 17 mi · in town

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 4–October 8 (best estimate October 6). Color starts around September 21 and is mostly bare by October 28.
How do I get to Snowbird Oktoberfest?
Snowbird Oktoberfest is in Snowbird. 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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