Bend Oktoberfest

Join us for Bend Oktoberfest—a high-spirited, family-friendly celebration in the heart of downtown Bend! This free community event brings a touch of Bavaria to the High Desert with live music, delicious local food, craft beer, wiener dog races, quirky competitions, and more.

Think: stein holding, pretzel tossing, the beer slide showdown, and yes—costumes, yodels, and barrels will roll.

Prost!

Bark Bash at Oktoberfest

The beloved Bark Bash is now part of Bend Oktoberfest—bigger, better, and borkier than ever! We’re bringing your favorite dog-friendly competitions to the main stage, and it’s all for a good cause. https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Bend/2023BendWienerDogRaceRunningoftheBulldogs

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon

• 2:00 PM – Wiener Dog Races
• 2:30 PM – Running of the Bulldogs
• 3:00 PM – Corgi Crush
• 3:30 PM – Mutt Strut Dog Show

Day-of registration for all dog events opens at 1:30 PM

Race Requirements: All race competitors must be purebred Dachshunds, Bulldogs (English or French), or Corgis.
Dog Show: All breeds and mixes are welcome for the Mutt Strut! Categories may be split by size.

Note: All dogs must show proof of rabies vaccination to participate.

All proceeds from Bark Bash registration fees benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon, helping to support their vital rescue and wellness programs. At just $20 per registration, you’re not only having fun—you’re giving back.

Bend Oktoberfest Games & Activities

From feats of strength to hilarious showdowns, our Oktoberfest activities bring out the best (and most ridiculous) sides of fall fun. All activities are designed to be lighthearted, competitive, and crowd-pleasing—with some pretty great prizes up for grabs! https://www.bendticket.com/events/2026-bend-oktoberfest-9-19-2026

Space is limited. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Oktoberfest Games & Activities

• Pretzel Toss
• Stein Holding Contest
• Beer Relay Race
• Beer Slide
• Barrel Rolling Race
• Costume Contest
• Yodeling Competition

Advance registration required for all games. Some team activities only require one team member to register. Space is limited!

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Live Music: Accordion Club of Central Oregon – Fisarmonicats
Enjoy the evening with a cold beer in hand, delicious food from local vendors, and tunes that’ll have you dancing into the night.