O’zapft is! It’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest in Nevada

Here’s a look at the major Oktoberfest events going on in Nevada throughout September and October.

Break out your dirndls and lederhosen. A taste of Bavaria is headed to the Silver State. 

Mixing German authenticity and Western charm, Oktoberfest in Nevada is celebrated throughout September and October. This tribute to German culture and heritage originated in Munich in the 1800s and continues to take place on the 100-acre Theresienwiese today. Making its way to the U.S. in the 1960s, Oktoberfest continues to attract partiers in traditional German clothing who guzzle beer, gorge on sausages, and play traditional games. This year will be no different. 

Here’s a look at some of the major Oktoberfest events going on in Northern and Southern Nevada. Prost!

Northern Nevada

Oktoberfest at the Nugget

Where: Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks

When: October 4-6

Cost: Free admission; Hofbrau VIP Tent, $175; All-Day Wristband, $125

Dress in your favorite traditional German garb and head to the event center at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks to raise your stein. Enjoy food and drinks, especially beer, plus live music every night by live bands like the Oomapah Kings, Spazmatics, and the Cherry Poppin Daddies. For more information, visit the Nugget’s website.

Oktoberfest party at Schussboom Brewing Co.

Where: 12245 S. Virginia St.

When: September 21, noon to 9 p.m.

Cost: TBA

Schussboom Brewing Co. is hosting its third annual Oktoberfest party with food specials, beer releases, drinking games, a costume contest, dancing, and live music by First Take OomPah. For more information, visit the Schussboom Brewing website.

Oktoberfest at Casino Fandango

Where: Casino Fandango in Carson City

When: October 5-6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Take a gamble on this adults-only Oktoberfest party at Casino Fandango in Carson City with German food, a beer garden, activities, vendors, and lively oompah bands. Win prizes by playing traditional games such as pickle toss and stein holding. Do some shopping at the craft fair, and be sure to check out The Biergarten, where there’s a mix of Bavarian-style craft beers. Tastings are available to guests for free. Noch ein Bier, bitte (another beer, please)! For more information, visit the Casino Fandango website.

Southern Nevada

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Where: Hofbräuhaus, Las Vegas

When: 6 p.m. September 13 to 11 p.m. October 31

Cost: VIP tickets from $100

One of Nevada’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations takes place at Hofbräuhaus in Las Vegas. This lively celebration is a non-stop party over several weeks with a great selection of German beers, traditional food, authentic steins, live music, dance, and contests. Hofbräuhaus is the place to go to taste the same Oktoberfestbier (with the same 6.3 percent alcohol per volume) served at the Oktoberfest in Munich. The food is just as authentic, including a $20 schnitzel special every twentieth of the month and a different Bavarian dish every day of the week. Be sure to shout O’zapft is (It’s tapped) as celebrities—like the sexy women of Fantasy, the chiseled men of Chippendales, puppeteer Terry Fator, and comedy magician Mac King—tap the keg every Friday and Saturday night. For more information, visit the Hofbräuhaus website.

Seven Oh Brew Oktoberfest

Where: Craig Ranch Regional Park in Las Vegas

When: October 4-6

Cost: $15 general admission; VIP ticket, $89; Beer Lovers pass $79; 3-day festival pass $29; 4-day family pack $39

Don’t miss Seven Oh Brew Oktoberfest, a fun-filled four days of entertainment and activities, including fireworks (8 p.m. Friday and Saturday) and a car and truck show. This event has everything: Keg tappings, wiener dog races, a brat eating contest, pretzel toss, dance lessons, chicken dances, a stein hoisting, authentic German food, and performances by bands including Hammerstein, Ladyhosen, the Matt Tolentino Trio, and Bavarski.

The German American Social Club of Nevada

Where: ​1110 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, 

When: Oct. 13-14, 4-10 p.m.

Cost:​ Free admission

Put on your traditional garb and celebrate with the whole family at the German American Social Club of Nevada’s 14th annual Oktoberfest on the shores of Lake Mead. It will be a memorable experience of gemütlichkeit for all ages, with live music, traditional dance, Bavarian dishes, and an authentic beer selection. There’s something for everyone, including classical music, activities, crafts, and a scenic location. For more information, visit the German-American Social Club of Nevada website.

Rocktoberfest

Where: Liberty Plaza, Laughlin

When: September 21 at 1 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Eat, drink, and compete on a team for the 2nd Annual Rocktoberfest Beer Games Champion title at Roktoberfest. There will be specialty cocktails, a beer garden, and live music. Sign-up for the tournament is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit the Rocktoberfest website.

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