It isn't Oktoberfest without polkas, oom-pahs & chicken dancing!

Join us this fall for authentic Oktoberfesting music provided by one of America’s most popular Oktoberfest bands, our very own local Bavarian orchestra, a Montana collective of talented musicians, a real-live polka band, and an accordion virtuoso!

The Europa Band

One of the top Oktoberfest bands in the country — The Europa Band— is back by popular demand for their 14th year, providing authentic Oktoberfest music like no other!   John, Milan and Cadillac travel coast-to-coast each Fall playing at Oktoberfests from Montana to Florida and back again, cranking-out the oom-pah, polka and waltzes ... along with a bit of country, gypsy fiddle and Carlos Santana! 

Europa takes the stage from 5:30-11 p.m. the second weekend of Oktoberfest, Oct. 9-11. Check out the band and their music at: http://www.theeuropaband.com/

The Bavarian Echoes

Taking the stage on Saturday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. are the Bavarian Echoes, the Flathead Valley’s own 20-piece Bavarian Orchestra. Check them out under the Oktoberfest Bigtop … and have the kids close-by at 2:45 p.m., for the Chicken Dance Championships!

The MAC-toberfest Band

Our first band taking the stage on Week 1 is The MAC (Montana Artist Collective) Band. Performing as The MAC-toberfest Band, they bring a stacked roster of some of NW Montana’s best performers for an incredible Oktoberfest experience!

Accordion Bob & Co.

Local Whitefish favorite, Accordion Bob will be taking a break from the Whitefish Downtown Farmers’ Market to grace us with his amazing accordion, polka, oom-pah, and folk music skills during our first Oktoberfest weekend.

The Hungry Five

The Hungry Five, a local German-style brass band, will be taking the stage on the first Friday, performing polkas and other traditional music for your Oktoberfesting pleasure!!