Music!

 

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, a Canadian band that’s back by popular demand, and our very own local Oktoberfest orchestra!

The Europa Band

One of the top Oktoberfest bands in the country — The Europa Band— is back by popular demand for their 10th year, providing authentic Oktoberfest music like no other!   John, Milan and Adam 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. 5-7. Check out the band and their music at: http://www.theeuropaband.com/

The Western Senators

Back by popular demand this year is our original Oktoberfest band from Canada … The Western Senators! After being quarantined for three years by Covid, fiddle-playing Brian Sklar and the boys are back “on the road” this fall, entertaining crowds on both sides of the border with their unique mix of traditional Bavarian favorites and their signature western swing/polka-fusion!

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 Oktoberfest Orchestra. Check them out under the Oktoberfest Bigtop … and have the kids close-by at 2:45 p.m., for the Chicken Dance Championships!

 

Food!

 

This year, we are proud to announce the expansion of our Oktoberfest food offerings, adding a variety of American, Mexican and Eastern European items to the traditional German menu for a true international flair!

Many great local food trucks and mobile vendors will be on-hand for the festival, including:

  • The Hop Queen’s Royal Bavarian Banquet — Thursday Oct. 5 ONLY! (Menu)

  • 406 BBQ (Menu)

  • Montana Mountain Dawgs (Menu)

  • Piroshki Palace (Menu)

  • Rebel Roots Kitchen (Menu)

  • KnucklHed BBQ (Menu)

  • Frey Guys Funnels & More (Menu)

  • The House of S&M The Kitchen (Menu)

  • Bubbles & Boba (Menu)

Look what’s on the menu! Click on the logos below to check out this year’s Oktobefest menus!

(Menus may still be adjusted over the next few days so be sure to check back as the festival gets closer for more detail on this year’s Oktoberfest Food Court!)

 

Beer!

 

It isn't Oktoberfest without beer, beer and more beer!  

This year we'll be serving-up your favorite flavor’s from Hofbrau — the original Munich Oktoberfest bier — as well as variety of brews by our new Montana craft-brew sponsor, Bayern Brewing of Missoula!

Hofbrau Beers on-tap:

  • Oktoberfest

  • Dunkel

  • Original Lager

  • Hefeweizen

Bayern Brewery beers on-tap:

  • Bayern Oktoberfest

  • Amber Lager

  • St. Walter Hefeweizen

  • Pilsner Lager

  • Dragon’s Breath Dark Hefeweizen

Wine, seltzer, cider, N/A beer, water & soda will also be available for non-beer drinkers