2027 Schedule of Events
Please Note — Oktoberfesting is an inexact science. Our schedule is subject to change, so don’t pin your hopes & dreams, bet the farm, and/or plan your vacation around that fact that the scheduled events will take place at the exact times as stated. It is — at best — a rough estimate.
Musicians are still to be confirmed!
Weekend 1
Thursday, September 30
5:00 pm Oktoberfest officially opens! • Local’s Night – Flathead residents 21 & older get in free!
5:30 pm Great Oktoberfest music (& more) by The MAC-toberfest Band!
6:15 pm pm Keg-Tapping Ceremonies & the arrival of the Oktoberfest Hop Queen • Men’s Log-Sawing Contest
6:45 pm Polka, dance tunes & more by The MAC-toberfest Band!
7:45 pm Ladies’ Log-Sawing; Men’s Stein-Holding
8:15 pm Great dance music by The MAC-toberfest Band!
9:00 pm Men’s and Ladies’ Stein-Holding
9:30 pm More great music by The MAC-toberfest Band!
10:30 pm Last call!
Friday, October 1
5:00 pm Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!
5:30 pm Great Oktoberfest music & more by The MAC-toberfest Band!
6:30 pm Men’s Log-Sawing Contest; Ladies Stein-Holding
7:00 pm Polka, dance tunes & more by The MAC-toberfest Band!
7:45 pm Ladies’ Log-Sawing; Men’s Stein-Holding
8:15 pm Great dance music by The MAC-toberfest Band!
9:00 pm Men’s & Ladies’ Stein-Holding Contests
9:30 pm More great music by The MAC-toberfest Band!
10:30 pm Last call!
Saturday, October 2
12:00 pm Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open! • Kids Day activities from Noon to 5 pm
12:30 pm Great German music by The Bavarian Echoes
1:30 pm Men’s and Ladies’ Stein-Holding contest
2:00 pm Polka, waltzes, & more by The Bavarian Echoes
3:00 pm Kids’ Day Chicken Dance Championships
3:15 pm Men’s & Ladies’ Stein-Holding contests
3:45 pm Polka music & more by The Bavarian Echoes
5:00 pm Men’s and Ladies’ Keg-Hurling
5:30 pm Great Oktoberfest music by The MAC-toberfest Band
6:30 pm Men’s Log-Sawing Contest; Ladies’ Stein-Holding
7:00 pm Polka, dance tunes & more by The MAC-toberfest Band
7:45 pm Ladies’ Log-Sawing; Men’s Stein-Holding
8:15 pm Great dance music by The MAC-toberfest Band
9:00 pm Men’s & Ladies’ Stein-Holding Contests
9:30 pm More great music by The MAC-toberfest Band
10:30 pm Last Call!
Weekend 2
Wednesday, October 6
6-8 p.m. The “Hop Queen Qualifier” — The opening round of the 2026 Oktoberfest Hop Queen Pageant takes place at the
Grouse Mountain Lodge — #2 Fairway Drive — with music by DJ Jay!
Thursday, October 7
5:00 pm Oktoberfest officially opens for Week 2!
5:30 pm Bavarski takes the stage!
6:15 pm Keg-Tapping Ceremonies & the arrival of the Oktoberfest Royalty • Men’s Log-Sawing Contest
6:45 pm Polka, dance tunes & more by Bavarski
7:30 pm Ladies’ Log-Sawing Contest & Men’s Stein-Holding
8:15 pm Great dance music by Bavarski
9:00 pm Crowning of the 2026-27 Hop Queen! • Men’s & Ladies’ Stein-Holding
9:30 pm More great music from Bavarski
10:30 pm Last Call!
Friday, October 8
5:00 pm Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!
5:30 pm Great Oktoberfest music by Bavarski
6:30 pm Men’s Log-Sawing Contest; Ladies Stein-Holding
7:00 pm Polka, dance tunes & more by Bavarski
7:45 pm Ladies’ Log-Sawing; Men’s Stein-Holding
8:15 pm Great dance music by Bavarski
9:00 pm Men’s & Ladies’ Stein-Holding Contests
9:30 pm More great music by Bavarski
10:30 pm Last Call!
Saturday, October 9
12 noon Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open! • Seniors’ Day – 65 and over free from 12- 5 pm
12:30 pm Great German music by The Bavarian Echoes
1:30 pm Men’s and Ladies Stein-Holding contest
2:00 pm Polka, waltzes, & more with The Bavarian Echoes
3:00 pm Kids’ Day Chicken Dance Championships
3:30 pm Men’s & Ladies’ Stein-Holding contests
4:00 pm Authentic Oktoberfest music by The Bavarian Echoes
5:00 pm Men’s and Ladies’ Keg-Hurling
5:30 pm Great Oktoberfest music by Bavarski
6:30 pm Men’s Log-Sawing Contest; Ladies’ Stein-Holding
7:00 pm Polka, dance tunes & more by Bavarski
7:45 pm Ladies’ Log-Sawing; Men’s Stein-Holding
8:15 pm Great dance music by Bavarski
9:00 pm Grand Finals – 2027 Stein-Holding Championships!
9:30 pm More great music by Bavarski
10:30 pm Last Call — we’ll see you in 2027!