Oktoberfest might not seem like a family-friendly event, but at these local celebrations, it totally is with food and fun on the menu — along with German-style brews for grown-ups. Prost!
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
The area’s biggest celebration, Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, is about an hour’s drive away from Portland, but the multi-day festival features multiple music venues, a car show, military vehicles and a huge, free kids’ area with bounce houses, pony rides and more. (A paid entry is only needed at three of the music venues and only for those 21 and older.)
When: Thursday to Sunday, September 11-14
Where: Mt. Angel town
Admission: Free! Unless you’re heading to one of the paid music venues
McMenamins Edgefield’s Oktoberfest
At McMenamins Edgefield’s Oktoberfest in Troutdale you’ll find live music, face painting, a plant sale and their special Oktoberfest Lager that’s only brewed once a year.
When: Sunday, September 21 noon to 7 pm
Where: McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale
Admission: Free!
Can’t get enough of McMenamins Oktoberfest celebrations? Don’t miss the 9th Annual Kennedy School Oktoberfest Brewfest!
When: Saturday, September 27, 1-7 pm
Where: Kennedy School gymnasium
Admission: $33 in advance; $38 at the door. Ticket includes 10 tokens and a festival glass
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
Head to the Oaks Park Oktoberfest for three days of authentic German food and beer, polka music, dancing, kids’ activities, thrill rides and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 19-21. Friday: 4 pm-10 pm; Saturday: 11 am-10 pm; Sunday: 11 am-6 pm
Where: Oaks Amusement Park
Admission: 48 inches and taller: $7.50/$44.45 with rides; under 48 inches tall: $4.50/$23.45 with rides
Bethany Village Oktoberfest
Dust off your Lederhosen and Dirndls head to the annual Bethany Village Oktoberfest! Come visit and enjoy an afternoon full of live music, German inspired food offerings, a large Oktoberfest beer tent, kids activities, numerous local small business vendors, and more!
When: Saturday, September 6, 1-6 pm
Where: Bethany Village
Admission: Free!
Oktoberfest at the German Haus
Come to the German Haus at the German American Society of Portland for its annual Oktoberfest tradition and celebration! You’ll experience lively Oktoberfest bands for dancing, authentic German strudel, pretzels, & food from Wienerwurst, crafts made in Germany, along with games & fun for the entire family. Don’t forget the bier from Zoiglhaus and Germany!
When: Saturday, September 6, 11 am-9 pm
Where: German Haus ( 5626 NE Alameda St.)
Admission: $7-$10
Elktoberfest in Vancouver
For Vancouver families, there’s Elktoberfest, hosted by the Vancouver Elks Lodge 823. This all-ages event will have plenty of brews and brats. Plus, there’s local bands, traditional German eats and kids’ carnival games.
When: Friday and Saturday, September 19-20, 2025, 4-10 pm
Where: Vancouver Elks 823 (11605 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver)
Admission: $10
OrencoFest
Head to Hillsboro for OrencoFest! This free event features vendors and artisans from event partner Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market, a beer garden by Golden Valley Brewery, a kids activity corner and lots of live music! Love holding big beer steins? Enter the Masskrugstemmen beer stein holding contest!
When: Saturday, September 20, noon to 7 pm
Where: Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station (943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro)
Admission: Free! (Beer stein holding contest is $22.)
Estacada Oktoberfest
Pumpkin painting, pie eating and Polka music?! Find all this, plus traditional foods and beers, at the Estacada Oktoberfest. This community event is free, lots of fun and family friendly.
When: Saturday, September 27, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Downtown Estacada
Admission: Free!