3 DAYS OF OKTOBERFEST!
Grab your lederhosen and head to Ounces in West Seattle for Oktoberfest fun!
This FREE Event runs Friday, Saturday & Sunday and features local Oktoberfest Beer, Food, Live Oompah Music, Entertainment, Contests and more! All ages & dogs welcome.
Oktoberfest Beer
We’ve partnered with local breweries to serve the best of Washington brewed Oktoberfest Beer! Choose from over 10+ taps of Oktoberfest style beers, plus cider, seltzer & non-alcoholic options too!
FOOD
Start with a GIANT fresh-baked bavarian-style pretzel, then chow down on tasty brats or pretzel bun smash burgers (beef, chicken or veggie options available). Pair with a side of fries and a cold stein of Oktoberfest beer for the perfect combo!
LIVE MUSIC!
Bonnie Birch Trio
Friday, October 3rd | 6-8pm
Oompah Machine
Saturday, October 4th | 1-3pm
Smilin’ Scandinavians
Sat 10/4 |3:30-6:30pm & Sun 10/5 | 2-5pm
Trevor Rasmussen
Saturday, October 4th | 7-9pm
STEIN HOLDING TOURNAMENT!
Winners qualify to compete in the Official State Championship Steinholding Competition!
Friday, Oct. 3rd | 7PM
Want to participate? Just show up by 6:50pm and you are in!
Brackets for WOMEN (7PM) & MEN (7:15PM)
It’s FREE! No registration required. We provide the stein.
ENTERTAINMENT, CONTESTS & MORE!
STEIN HOLD COMPETITIONS:
How long can you hold a 1L Stein? Come find out! Take part in this Oktoberfest Tradition at one of our FREE Stein Hoist Competitions! No purchase necessary. Just show up to compete!
HAMMERSCHLAGEN
What is Hammerschlagen? It’s a German game where players compete to drive nails into a wooden stump. Come play and see what its all about! Click for more info and times.
COSTUME CONTEST:
Put your best Bavarian flare and come take part in our FREE Costume Contest! Creativity is welcome or just rock your lederhosen! Just show up to participate! Prizes for Winners!
MORE OKTOBERFEST FUN!
The Oktoberfest fun does not stop there! Take part in our Team ‘Drink the Boot’ Contest, take pics in our Photo Booth, showcase your best coloring in our Oktoberfest Coloring Contest and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
FOOD & BEER: (3-10PM)
Brats, Smash Burgers, Fries & more
GIANT Bavarian Soft Pretzels
Locally Brewed Oktoberfest Beer
ENTERTAINMENT:
3PM | Doors open!
6-8PM | Live Music from Bonnie Birch Trio
7PM: Women’s Stein Hold Championship [DETAILS HERE]
7:15PM: Men’s Stein Hold Championship [DETAILS HERE]
3-10PM | Oktoberfest Beer, Food & Fun!
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
FOOD & BEER: (12-9PM)
Brats, Smash Burgers, Fries & more
GIANT Bavarian Soft Pretzels
Locally Brewed Oktoberfest Beer
ENTERTAINMENT:
12PM | Doors open!
1-3PM | Live Music from Oompah Machine
1-3PM | Hammerschlagen [DETAILS HERE]
2PM | Team Boot Drinking Contest [DETAILS HERE]
3PM | Stein Raise Competition #1 [DETAILS HERE]
3:30-6:30PM | Live Music from Smilin’ Scandinavians
4:30PM | Costume Contest [DETAILS HERE]
5:30PM | Stein Raise Competition #2 [DETAILS HERE]
6:30PM | Stein Raise Competition #3 [DETAILS HERE]
7-9PM | Live Music from Trevor Rasmussen
12-9PM | Oktoberfest Beer, Food & Fun!
SUNDAY, OCT. 5
FOOD & BEER: (12-7PM)
Brats, Smash Burgers, Fries & more
GIANT Bavarian Soft Pretzels
Locally Brewed Oktoberfest Beer
ENTERTAINMENT:
12PM | Doors open!
12-7PM | Hammerschlagen [DETAILS HERE]
2-5PM | Live Music from Smilin’ Scandinavians
4PM | Stein Raise Competition [DETAILS HERE]
12-7PM | Oktoberfest Beer & Fun!
KIDS DAY ACTIVITIES:
SUNDAY, OCT 5th IS KIDS DAY FROM 12-7PM
Oktoberfest Coloring Contest!
Pumpkin Hammerschlagen for Kids
FREE Juice Box or Pretzels with Adult Stein Purchase!
FREE Lollipops!
Get YOUR OKTOBERFEST stein!
Sip in Style! 1L Steins & Mugs available for purchase!
Custom Oktoberfest Steins will be for sale at the event! (while supplies last)
Prices start as low as $10 and the stein is yours to keep — take it home for Oktoberfest sippin’ all year round.
ANNA BANANA
MEET OUR OKTOBERFEST HOST!
HOSTING: SAT. OCTOBER 4TH - 1-6:30PM
With over 25 years of experience emceeing, singing, dancing, and performing, we’re excited to announce Anna Banana as this year’s Oktoberfest Host!
Anna is an incredibly talented artist whose vibrant creativity shines through music and performance! We’re so excited to have Miss Banana bring her talent and playful energy to elevate our Oktoberfest Festivities.
Location & parking info:
LOCATION:
Event takes place at Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden, just off the Delridge exit of the WS Bridge.
PARKING:
Ample Free Parking is located around the back of building, take stairs up to taproom. More free parking is available under the West Seattle Bridge or in the surrounding neighborhoods.