09/06/2023
2023 Oktoberfest FAQs â Residents and Businesses
Event Details: https://www.gobreck.com/event/breckenridge-oktoberfest
Dates and Times: Breckenridge Oktoberfest presented by Breckenridge Brewery is September 15-17, 2023
â Friday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
â Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
â Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event Schedule
Friday, Sept. 15
Live Music by High Five, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., South Stage
Live Music by Neue Polka, 1 p.m. â 4:30 p.m., South Stage
Live Music by the Pine Beatles, 11 a.m. â 12:30 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Polkanauts (Headliner), 1 p.m. â 4:30 p.m., Main Stage
Family Fun Zone, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Riverwalk Center Lawn
Pre-Purchased Stein Pickup, 12:30 p.m. â 5:45 p.m., Riverwalk Center
Stein and Token Sales begin, 1:30 p.m. â 5:45 p.m., Riverwalk Center
Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony, 2 p.m. â 2:30 p.m., Main Stage
Localâs Night Food Drive for FIRC, 4 p.m. â 6 p.m., Blue River Plaza
Stein Hoisting Contest, 4:30 p.m. â 5:00 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Blue River Grass (Headliner), 5 p.m. â 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16
Oktoberfest 5K Trail Run, 10 a.m., South Gondola Lot - Register Online
Pre-Purchased Stein Pickup, 9:00 a.m. â 5:45 p.m., Riverwalk Center
Stein and Token Sales begin, 10:30 a.m. â 5:45 p.m., Riverwalk Center
Breckenridge Oktoberfest Main Street Party, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Main Street
Live Music by Los Otros, 10:30 a.m. â 12:30 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Neue Polka, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., South Stage
Live Music by Summit Concert Band, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Polkanauts (Headliner), 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., South Stage
Live Music by Those Austrian Guys, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Main Stage
Breckenridge Brewery Stein Hosting Contest, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Those Austrian Guys, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Main Stage
Sunday, Sept. 17
Live Music by Summit Concert Band & Rocky Mountain Brass, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Main Stage
Pre-Purchased Stein Pickup, 9:00 a.m. â 5:45 p.m., Riverwalk Center
Stein and Token Sales begin, 10:30 a.m. â 2:00 p.m., Riverwalk Center
Breckenridge Oktoberfest Main Street Party, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Main Street
Family Fun Zone, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Riverwalk Center Lawn
Live Music by Polka Folka, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., South Stage
Live Music by Those Austrian Guys, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Main Stage
Kids Costume Contest, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Those Austrian Guys, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Main Stage
Baby Bjorn Stein Hoisting Contest, 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Main Stage
Live Music by Those Austrian Guys, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., South Stage
Monday, Sept. 18
Volunteer Appreciation Party, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., RMU
Road Impacts: The following streets will close to vehicles beginning Friday, Sept. 15, 6 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
â Main Street will be closed from Ski Hill Road/ Lincoln to South Park Ave
â Washington Ave, East Adams Ave and Jefferson Ave will be closed from Ridge Street Alley to Main Street
â West Adams Ave will be closed from Tiger Dredge Lot to Main Street
â South portion of Tiger Dredge Parking Lot (including horseshoe portion/ employee parking area) will be closed
Will Breckenridge Oktoberfest be on Main Street this year? Yes. The 27th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest presented by Breckenridge Brewery will once again be held on Main Street, as a full-blown Munich-style street party with live music, food vendors and plenty of âProst!â
Will there be a food drive this year? Yes. The Breckenridge Tourism Office invites residents to bring in five non-expired, non-perishable food items to Blue River Plaza on Friday, Sept. 16, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm and receive a Breckenridge Oktoberfest stein in exchange for their donation. There will be live music by Blue River Grass and food donations will benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center: Breckenridge Food Pantry. Join us Friday evening during this âlocalâs nightâ of the event!
Can I volunteer? Volunteering at Breckenridge Oktoberfest is a fun and festive local tradition. Volunteer opportunities include beer pouring, stein sales and token sales. In exchange for a four-hour shift, volunteers receive an official Breckenridge Oktoberfest stein and two drink tokens. The Breckenridge Tourism Office will host a volunteer appreciation party on Sept 18, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at RMU Breck, with live music, food and drink tickets.
Are pets allowed at Oktoberfest? No. Because of the lively nature of the event and the ample food and drinks (meant to be enjoyed by humans), it is in your petsâ best interest for them to stay at home.
Will there be family-friendly activities? Families with small children can visit the Riverwalk Center lawn on Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., to enjoy a bounce house, face painting and more presented by the Breckenridge Recreation Center.
Will there be collectible steins available for purchase? Yes. Breckenridge Oktoberfest collectible half-liter steins can be reserved in advance online and picked up during the event at the Riverwalk Center. Steins will be available for sale on-site during the event on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be purchased with debit or credit cards. Attendees can secure their steins in advance and save money by reserving a stein online and receive two free drink tokens with a pre-purchased stein and token package.
Do steins sell out? It is always best to reserve in advance here. Steins are historically sold out by Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m. After 2 p.m. on Sunday, all remaining pre-purchased steins that have not been picked up will be released and sold on a first-come first-served basis.
Where do I pick up my pre-purchased or buy stein? All stein sales and pre-purchased stein pick-up is located at the Riverwalk Center Lawn, 150 West Adams Avenue.
Can I still buy/drink beer even if I donât purchase a stein? Yes. Purchasing a collectible stein is not required. Beer and wine will be available for purchase with tokens. All beverages will be served in special event aluminum cups, designed to be 100% recyclable while keeping your beverage a little cooler.
Pricing: Oktoberfest is a free-entry event. Save money by purchasing steins in advance online, and receive two free drink tokens. Day of sales: Half-Liter Stein: $40, Beer Tokens: $8. Each token can be redeemed for one drink.
How do I pay when inside the event? All stein and token sales must be purchased with a credit or debit card. All beer and alcohol tents only accept tokens. You can purchase steins and beer tokens at the Riverwalk Center. Additionally, tokens will be available for purchase at a token tent located in the center of the event. . All beer and alcohol tents will not be able to sell tokens or accept cash.
Where are the closest ATMs? The closest ATMs are located at Downstairs at Ericâs (111 S. Main Street), Main Street Mall (311 S Main St, Breckenridge near Shirt and Ernies). Additional ATMs are available at nearby First Bank, US Bank, Alpine Bank and Bank of the West, as well as inside Fattyâs Pizzeria.
When do you start pouring beer? Kegs are tapped at 2 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Full schedule here.
Will there be options other than beer? (Gluten-free, cocktails, non-alcoholic, etc.) In addition to Breckenridge Brewery beers, guests can enjoy hard cider, cocktails, and new this year Zero Proof nonalcoholic cocktails.
Where can I find public bathrooms? Restrooms are located throughout the event. Look for portable toilets off Main Street on side streets. Banks of portable toilets will be located on West Adams Street and behind the Welcome Center (203 S. Main Street) along the Blue River. Bathrooms are also available at the Riverwalk Center (150 W. Adams Avenue).
Where do I park if I have to go to work? Friday-Sunday, Sept. 15-17, the most convenient parking will be at the South Gondola Parking Structure. Employees with Tiger Dredge Parking Passes will be allowed to use them in the South Gondola Parking Structure for the duration of the event. If possible, employees are encouraged to carpool, bike, walk, and ride the Breck FreeRide bus into town to go to work. If you have to work in town, allow plenty of extra time to commute. Highway 9/Park Ave. will remain OPEN.
Is there a place for my bike? Bike parking (bring your own lock) will be available at the Sons of Norway park, just south of Blue River Plaza, across the river from the Riverwalk Center lawn.
What if I ended up drinking, but didnât plan on it? If youâre planning on drinking at Breckenridge Oktoberfest, please do not drive. Provided youâre parked legally, itâs OK to remain parked on town streets on the Friday and Saturday nights of Breckenridge Oktoberfest. All vehicles parked overnight must be moved before the following dayâs parking enforcement begins. Please make note that Breckenridge now has paid parking throughout the town and is implemented from 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. daily.
Does Breckenridge Oktoberfest sell water? To support Breckenridge Oktoberfestâs green initiatives, no plastic water bottles will be sold within the venue. Bring your reusable water bottle to fill up at the water-filling stations within the event venue and located throughout the downtown area.
How are you making this event more sustainable? All alcoholic beverages will be served in special event aluminum cups, designed to be 100% recyclable while also keeping beverages a little cooler. Breckenridge Oktoberfest is a single-use plastic-bottle-free event. Guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and take advantage of several refillable water stations located throughout the venue. The Minimal Impact team will be onsite throughout the event to help festival-goers and vendors divert waste and minimize impact.
Where is First Aid available? In addition to local medical facilities, first aid is available in the event venue, located near the intersection of Main Street and Adams Ave.
Where can I find additional information? All event details are subject to change. Visit www.GoBreck.com for the latest information.
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