San Juan Oktoberfest

Sunday, October 4 | Hartwell Park | Ridgway, Colorado | 2-5PM

This year marks the inaugural San Juan Oktoberfest that immediately follows the wildly fun Ridgway 1K Rally Through the Alley. After the costumes, laughter, and downhill dash through town, the celebration continues in the park with a festival that blends Austrian tradition with Rocky Mountain charm.

Picture lederhosen, dirndls, bratwursts, live music filling the autumn air, and kids laughing just as much as the adults. It’s the perfect way to send off summer and welcome the golden days of fall in the quirky mountain town we all love: Ridgway. We'll be pouring various Oktoberfest style beers; Hefeweizens, German Style Pilsners, along with Spiced Ciders and local Wines! Be sure to bring your valid ID too!

Fun For Everyone!

Think you’ve got what it takes to win festival glory? Sign up on-site* for one of our Oktoberfest competitions:

Best Dressed Contest — lederhosen and dirndls encouraged!
Stein Holding Contest
Pretzel Toss
Chicken Dance-Off
Kids Games & Activities

We’re especially excited to partner with Voyager Youth Program, who will be hosting Pumpkinpalooza alongside the festival — a fun-filled kids’ area featuring games, prizes, pumpkin painting, and more.

*Competition sign-ups open at 1:30 PM on a first-come, first-served basis and close 10 minutes before each contest begins.

Even if you’re just cheering from the sidelines, the crowd energy should make every competition a blast.

Prost & Dance the Day Away

Oktoberfest wouldn’t be complete without great music. Our lineup will feature live bands delivering a mix of traditional Austrian festival sounds and high-energy favorites that will keep the park lively all afternoon. Starting off the music is the Ridgway High School Band with the Chicken Dance Off! Followed by an authentic Polka Band performing for the remaining duration of the event!

Rules & Regulations

To help keep San Juan Oktoberfest safe and enjoyable for everyone, please note the following:

• No Outside Alcohol — San Juan Oktoberfest operates under a Special Event Liquor License, so outside alcohol is not permitted.

• Please Drink Responsibly

Participation in the SJO is restricted to ages 21+ with valid photo ID at the ready, although all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy music and other activities!