Kirkland Oktoberfest is the Seattle area’s largest authentic German Oktoberfest and München-style biergarten serving the best imported German and NW craft brews. It is NOT a tasting event—so there are no tasting glasses at this event. However, you can do tasting sessions if you prefer. This three-day festival on the waterfront in downtown Kirkland is the Seattle area’s largest and oldest “real” Oktoberfest. Kirkland Oktoberfest is all about sausage, bier, and sizzling oompah.
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2023 Kirkland OktoberFest FAQ
OktoberFest in Downtown Kirkland on the Lake Washington waterfront is a full-on, full-pour authentic German Oktoberfest featuring an acres of biergarten, multiple entertainment stages, games, competitions, and more serving only the best imported German and NW craft brews. You can do tasting sessions if you prefer too. It is the Seattle area’s largest and oldest “real” Oktoberfest. The München-style biergarten includes the Festhalle (long tables swaying, arm in arm), SportHaus (watch the football game and play corn hole, beer pong, stein hoisting, keg rolling, and more), food trucks, Northwest craft brewers, hot pretzels, and more. Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter Oktoberfest including Biergarten and Festhalle.
- Who: 21+ only; valid ID required.
- What: authentic German Oktoberfest with beer, food for purchase, and more.
- Where: Kirkland Waterfront, Marina Park (25 Lakeshore Plaza).
- When: September 22-24, 2023. Hours Friday 4-11 PM. Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 12-6 PM.
- How much: Daily admission $15-30, festival only. Admission + drink tickets: $25-$55. Weekend pass $75.
- Designated Drivers: Not planning to drink? Get “Festival Admission Only”.
- Volunteers (21+ 0nly): Free admission to the festival on your day of choice, including bier tickets (volunteers age 21+ only) plus a Volunteer Tee.
More info: Kirkland Oktoberfest | (oktoberfestkirkland.com)
Listed below is our calendar of this and other upcoming Oktoberfest events.
Food & Drink events on our calendar
Listed below are upcoming food festivals, beer and wine tastings, and other food or beverage events.
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Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza Dr, Kirkland, WA 98033