Washington State Fair Event Center

10/11/2026

SHORT LEGS. BIG COMPETITION. 🌭🏁🐾

The Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest NW were paws-itively iconic! From speedy little racers to costumes that stole the show, these pups brought the entertainment. 😂🐶

Give these four-legged athletes some love in the comments! 👇❤️

10/11/2026

The competition never stood a chance. 🔪🐾

Benji the Bullet brought his best Freddy Krueger impression to Oktoberfest NW and scared up the top prize in our Wiener Dog Costume Contest! 🌭🏆

A little spooky, a lot adorable, and officially our costume contest CHAMPION! 🎃👏

10/11/2026

A big PROST to the brands that kept the good times pouring! 🍻❤️

From authentic German brews to refreshing Pacific Northwest favorites, our incredible b**r and c***r sponsors helped make Oktoberfest Northwest one to remember!

🍺 Bitburger | Bitburger International

🍺 Hofbräu München | Hofbräu München

🍺 Paulaner | Paulaner USA: German Brewer

🍺 Schöfferhofer |

🍺 Weihenstephaner | Weihenstephan USA

🍎 SeattWeihenstephan USAattle C***r Company

🍺 pSeattle C***r Company| pFriem Family Brewers

ThapFriem Family Brewers celebrate 21 years of Oktoberfest Northwest! Raise your steins to these amazing partners. PROST! 🍻

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

ABOUT LAST NIGHT! 🍻💃🎶 The dancing, the music, the energy, the VIBES! You really know how to PROST! 🥨

But we’re not done yet! 👀 We’re gearing up for ONE MORE DAY of Oktoberfest NW, and today is all about FAMILY FUN!

🎉 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 11AM–6PM

🏃 Stein Dash 5K – The fun kicks off at 10AM with the ultimate b**r run!

🥤 Kids’ Root B**r Run – Little legs, big fun! Starts at approximately noon.

🐶 Wiener Dog Races – The cutest competition of the weekend, with races, costumes, tricks and more!

🎤 Manuela Horn’s Kinderfest Show – Family-friendly entertainment with our favorite Queen of Oktoberfest!

🎃 Family Activities – Pumpkin decorating, games, crafts and plenty of fun for the kiddos!

🥨 Food, Music & More – German eats, live entertainment and all the Oktoberfest fun you love!

🎟️ HALF-PRICE FAMILY DAY courtesy of Quantum® Fiber! Kids 12 and under get in FREE!

🚙 FREE parking in the Blue Lot!

It’s your LAST CHANCE to PROST with us this year! Grab the family, bring your friends and make Sunday a celebration to remember! 🍻🇩🇪

10/11/2026

2021 CHAMP. 2026 CHAMP. 🏆🍺

Five years later, Zeb Herband is BACK on top! 💪 Congratulations to our 2026 Oktoberfest Northwest Hammerschlaggen Champion! Presented by Emerald Queen Casino🔨🪵

10/11/2026

A balanced diet is a pretzel in one hand and a b**r in the other. 🥨🍻

10/11/2026

Put on your dancing shoes, it’s time to POLKA! 💃🕺🇩🇪
The dance floor is calling at Oktoberfest Northwest! From traditional German dances to toe-tapping tunes, there’s no sitting still when the music starts! 🎶🍻

Grab your favorite dance partner and join the fun!

10/10/2026

STEIN HOLDING CHAMPIONS! 🍺💪🏆

They came. They held. They conquered!

A HUGE PROST to our 2026 Washington State Stein Holding Champions! These competitors went head-to-head with some of the toughest steinholders in the state, putting their strength, stamina and determination to the ultimate test!

And the stakes were bigger than ever! Our men’s and women’s state champions have earned the opportunity to represent Washington at the U.S. Steinholding Association National Championship! 🇺🇸🍻

Help us give our champions a well-deserved round of applause! 👏

10/10/2026

🍻 SATURDAY PLANS? WE’VE GOT A STEIN WITH YOUR NAME ON IT! 🥨🇩🇪

The party is just getting started at Oktoberfest Northwest, and we’re going BIG today! 🎉

🍺 Ice-cold German bier
🥨 Brats, pretzels & all the Bavarian bites
🏅 Bavarian Bier-Lympics
🔨 Hammerschlagen Championships
💪 Stein holding competitions
🎶 Live music, dancing & party bands

We’re open TODAY from 11 AM–MIDNIGHT! 🍻