Fountain Hills Oktoberfest 2026
About this Event
Welcome to Fountain Hills Oktoberfest 2026!
Date: October 2nd and 3rd, 2026
Time: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Fountain Hills Community Center and Centennial Circle
Address: 13001 North La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Come join us for a day filled with traditional German music, delicious food, and of course, lots of beer! Put on your lederhosen and dirndls and get ready to dance the polka. Our event will feature live bands and fun games for all ages. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration of German culture right here in Fountain Hills. Prost!
Fountain Hills Sister Cities is proud to continue a cherished Fountain Hills tradition by hosting the annual Oktoberfest celebration in 2026 this fall. The German cultural festival, recognized as one of only a handful of authentic Bavarian-style events in the entire Valley region, promises to deliver an immersive experience of German culture, cuisine, and festivities. This highly anticipated two-day celebration will take place during the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd, with festivities running from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day in the spacious Centennial Circle area, conveniently located at the Fountain Hills Community Center.
Important Ticket Notice: Tickets are valid for one day only. A Friday ticket is valid only for Friday, October 2, 2026. A Saturday ticket is valid only for Saturday, October 3, 2026. Guests attending both days must purchase a separate ticket for each day.
Beer Stein Holding Contest
Twelve male and female contestants will compete each evening to see who can hold a 5-pound, filled beer stein the longest. On average, women hold it for around 2-3 minutes and men around 3-5 minutes. Who will set the record? Leading up to the event, contestants can practice at the Oktoberfest Pre-Party at Bone Haus Brewing.
Alphorn Blowing Contest
Folks of all ages stand in line for a chance to blow the Alphorn. Is it easy? Come try it out for yourself! A prize goes to the winner voted by the audience.
Best Dressed Contests
All participants who have donned their Dirndls and Lederhosen parade proudly around the event, showing off their colorful attire. Prizes will be awarded to guests wearing the most popular outfits.
Schedule of Events
🕑: 05:00 PM
Die Liedermaeuse
🕑: 06:00 PM
Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg (Friday Only)
Host: Mayor Gerry Friedel
Info: Just like the mayoral custom in Germany, Fountain Hills Mayor Gerry Friedel will perform the traditional tapping of the ceremonial keg to kick off our annual Fountain Hills Oktoberfest.
This opening ceremony takes place on Friday, October 3rd, at 6:00 pm (the first day of the event).
🕑: 06:15 PM
Die Echten Waldbuam – Music of Germany
🕑: 07:00 PM
Alphorn Blowing Competition
🕑: 07:15 PM
Die Echten Waldbuam – Music of Germany
🕑: 08:00 PM
Best Dressed Oktoberfest Competition
🕑: 08:30 PM
Die Echten Waldbuam – Music of Germany
🕑: 09:00 PM
Ladies and Gents Bierstein Holding Competition
🕑: 09:30 PM
Die Echten Waldbuam – Music of Germany
🕑: 10:00 PM
Auf Wiedersehn!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00
