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Denver Oktoberfest
Denver, CO · Food & Drink
- When
- September 18–27, 2026
- Where
- Larimer Street (20th to 22nd), Ballpark neighborhood · Denver · CO
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
The Denver Oktoberfest closes Larimer Street for two consecutive weekends of stein hoisting, keg bowling, and a dachshund derby. First held in 1969, it is the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States. The 2026 edition marks its 56th year.
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The Denver Oktoberfest closes Larimer Street for two consecutive weekends of stein hoisting, keg bowling, and a dachshund derby.
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