Oktoberfest Northwest
October is coming up, which means it’s time to get ready for beer, brats, and fun: Oktoberfest! As it just so happens, there’s a big Oktoberfest celebration coming up not too far from Nantucket Gate called Oktoberfest Northwest. We’ve grabbed some info from their site; read up and then plan to visit!
What is Oktoberfest Northwest?
Oktoberfest Northwest hosts Western Washington's largest Munich-style Festhalle Biergarten and is the Northwest's exclusive home of Hammerschlagen®. Oktoberfest NW started back in 2004 and ever since then the festival has brought authentic food, bier and entertainment to guests. This is the Oktoberfest event you won't want to miss!
Where is it?
We are lucky enough to host our Munich-style party at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. (Street address: 110 9th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371.) If you need help with directions, you can find more details here compliments of the WA State Fair Events Center.
When is the event?
Oktoberfest Northwest will be held October 7 - 9, 2016.
The hours vary as follows:
Friday Oct. 7 noon - midnight (21 & older after 7pm)
Saturday Oct. 8 11am - midnight (21 & older after 7pm)
Sunday Oct. 9 11am - 6pm
How much does it cost?
Admission varies on each day and at certain hours as follows:
Friday from noon - 3pm: FREE
Friday after 3pm: $12
Saturday: $12
Sunday: $6 (Half-price courtesy of The News Tribune)
Kids 12 & under can attend for FREE all weekend! (Note: 21 & older after 7pm on Fri. & Sat.)
How much money should I bring for drinks and food?
We can't tell you how much money you should bring, but we can tell that beer/wine tickets are $6 each and all restaurant food items will be $10 or less. Steins are also available, they cost between $15-$25 depending on the size and type. We take Visa, MC, AmEx & cash. An ATM is also on site at the festival. Beer & wine is purchased with tickets, which you buy on site inside of the festival.
Under 21?
Come join the fun! Kids 12 & under are free to attend all weekend. While minors aren't allowed to enjoy the adult beverages, we’d love to invite everyone to the party till at least 7pm on Friday and Saturday. After that, it's 21+ only. However, on Sunday all ages are welcome all day.
Can I bring my dog?
There’s going to be a lot going on at the event and while we love your pets, we would like everyone to come enjoy their day, dog free. So, dogs are not allowed unless they are registered service dogs or wiener dogs registered for the race and only on Sunday.