Oktoberfest Activities

Dance Floors

Friday-Sunday
Main & NW Festhalles

One of the main features of Oaks Park Oktoberfest is getting up out of your seat and joining your neighbors to fill the dance floor with joy in celebrating the season. All ages are welcome on our dance floors, so save a special dance for grandma, grandpa, and your little ones too! Don't know how to dance? Our Main Festhalle hosts can help you learn a classic beer hall 2-step in no time!

Performer Schedules

Kinderplatz

Saturday & Sunday
12-5 PM
Various Locations

Oaks Park is proud to offer the most kid-friendly Oktoberfest in the Pacific Northwest with special activities and entertainment, especially for our littlest guests.

12 AM-5 PM: "Herzen und Kronen" Crafts
2 PM & 3:45 PM: Rocktoberfest Show
3:30 PM: Chipper's Chicken Dance Party

Cooking Shows

Saturday & Sunday
2:30 & 4:30 PM
Picnic Area 4

Learn the secrets of traditional Bavarian cooking from Chef Paul Folkestad, all while taking in breathtaking views of the Willamette River and Portland's West Hills. Seating is limited. Recipes include:

Classic Pork Schnitzel with Spaetzle

Molasses Cookies with Bavarian Cream

RECIPES

Wiener Dog Races

Sunday
12-6:30 PM
Picnic Area 6

Cheer for your favorite furry friend in the most adorable race on 4 legs! Heats for standard-size, miniature, and dachshund mix pups. A portion of entry proceeds go to local dachshund rescues.

12-2 PM Preliminary Rounds
4-6 PM Preliminary Rounds
6:30 PM: Championship Race

ENTRY FORM

Pretzel Toss Contest

Festhalle Fun & Games
Friday-Sunday
Main Festhalle Stage

A game of ring-toss with a German twist! Get the most pretzels around the plunger and win great prizes.

Friday: 8:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 & 8:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM

Condiment Art Contest

Festhalle Fun & Games
Friday-Sunday
Main Festhalle Stage

Couples square off to see who can draw the most crowd-pleasing dirndl using just ketchup and mustard!

Friday: 8:45 PM
Saturday: 2:45 & 8:45 PM
Sunday: 2:30 PM

Chicken Dance Contest

Festhalle Fun & Games
Friday-Sunday
Main Festhalle Stage

Shake your tailfeathers and flap your wings - your family could be crowned the Chicken Dance champs of PDX!

Friday: 9:15 PM
Saturday: 3:30 & 9:15 PM
Sunday: 3:30 PM

Vendor Village

Friday-Sunday
Picnic Area 9

Support local small businesses and get started on your Christmas shopping a bit early with unique and affordable treasures made by your neighbors!

FRI: 4-9:30 PM
SAT: 11 AM-9:30 PM
SUN: 11 AM-7 PM

VENDOR APPLICATION

Oaks Park Midway

Friday-Sunday
FRI: 5-9 PM • SAT: 12-9 PM • SUN: 12-6 PM

Get the genuine Oktoberfest experience with the thrill of our rides! From kiddie rides to thrill rides, there's joy for everyone on the midway! Event admission is now included with your Ride Bracelet - no separate gate fee is required when you purchase a wristband!

RIDE GUIDE

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Activity times and activities offered are subject to change without notice.