Get ready to channel your inner Bavarian when Bend Oktoberfest presented by Bliss Roofing comes alive in downtown Bend on September  20,  2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM! This free, family-friendly event brings a splash of Bavaria’s charm to the High Desert with everything from live music and local food to quirky competitions and wiener dog races.

Live tunes—Accordion Club of Central Oregon’s Fisarmonicats will keep folks dancing into the night

Local Craft Beer: Sip, sample, and savor seasonal brews

Wiener Dog Races: Cheer on the fastest (and cutest!) dachshunds as they dash to the finish line.

Competitions Galore: Test your skills (or just laugh along) at the stein-holding, keg relay, pretzel toss, yodeling contest, and more!

More information: https://oktoberfestbend.com/