SnowWiesn | Utah's Oktoberfest in the Mountains at Snowbasin

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Utah's dog-friendly Oktoberfest is back. Named after d'Wiesn, the local nickname for the Oktoberfest fairgrounds in Germany, SnowWiesn is one of Utah's most anticipated fall festivals. Set against the backdrop of the Wasatch Range, the event features local craft beers served in authentic Bavarian steins, live music, food vendors, a local market, and family-friendly activities every weekend from late August through October.

Details

Parking is free, but a season pass or ticket is required for entry. Single-Day Event Tickets are $10. Premier Season Pass Holders receive complimentary access; learn more about season passes.

Access to SnowWiesn is included with the purchase of any of the below:

Scenic Gondola Ticket: $19–$29
Bike Park & Bike Gondola Ticket: $29–$39
Mountain Top Brunch Reservation: $45–$84
Summer Passes: $79–$159

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Ogden Valley Land Trust and GOAL Foundation to assist with their respective missions to better local communities.

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Saturdays & Sundays, August 29 – October 18
12pm – 6pm

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Location

Snowbasin Resort Base Area

Located at the base of the mountain in Earl's Plaza.

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Contact

Phone Number: 801-620-1000
Email: info@snowbasin.com

Date	Headline act — 4pm
August 29	Earl Nelson & The Company
August 30	The Swinging Lights
September 5*	Easter Dreamers
September 6*	BD Howes
September 7*	J-Rad Cooley & The Cajun Cowboys
September 12	Eric Heideman
September 13	Mobius Wave
September 19	Raccoon Rodeo
September 20	The Fox Brothers
September 26*	Will Baxter Band
September 27*	Smudge
October 3	Sky Olson + The Valley
October 4	Two Headed Trout
October 10	The Dead + The Down
October 11	Ruff House

Bavarian music from the Park City Polka Players takes place on the plaza throughout the event, followed by the headline act on the concert stage at 4pm.

* Featured weekend — see details below

More Than Polka

We're Dog Friendly

Snowbasin Resort loves your pups! Your furry friends are welcome to join you at any of our outdoor spaces, including our summer events, hiking trails and on Needles Gondola. We ask that owners must clean up after their pet.

Snowbasin Resort loves your pups! Your furry friends are welcome to join you at any of our outdoor spaces, including our summer events, hiking trails and on Needles Gondola. We ask that owners must clean up after their pet.
HydroJug Beer Steins

Take home a piece of the mountain with our 2026 Hydrojug beer steins. Custom-designed exclusively for Snowbasin, each stein features vacuum-sealed stainless steel construction and a rubber non-slip base, keeping your drink cold all summer long. Plus, every purchase includes savings on 32oz refills at Blues & Brews and SnowWiesn Oktoberfest all season.

Take home a piece of the mountain with our 2026 Hydrojug beer steins. Custom-designed exclusively for Snowbasin, each stein features vacuum-sealed stainless steel construction and a rubber non-slip base, keeping your drink cold all summer long. Plus, every purchase includes savings on 32oz refills at Blues & Brews and SnowWiesn Oktoberfest all season.
Festive Eats

Our events include a festive array of dishes to indulge on. Choose to eat in the grand setting of Earl's Lodge, or outdoors on our mountainside patio.

Our events include a festive array of dishes to indulge on. Choose to eat in the grand setting of Earl's Lodge, or outdoors on our mountainside patio.
Mountain Market

SnowWiesn features a local market of artisan crafts, jewlery and other unique items you won't find anywhere else. Applications to join our market for the 2026 event series will open later this summer.

SnowWiesn features a local market of artisan crafts, jewlery and other unique items you won't find anywhere else. Applications to join our market for the 2026 event series will open later this summer.

Featured Weekends

Dogtoberfest

September 5–7

Bring your best friend along for the festivities. The first 50 dogs each day will receive a branded bandana and pins to commemorate the occasion.

September 5–7

Bring your best friend along for the festivities. The first 50 dogs each day will receive a branded bandana and pins to commemorate the occasion.
Mini Golf Raffle Weekend

September 26 & 27

Play mini golf on Saturday or Sunday, and you're automatically entered to win. No extra steps required; just grab your clubs and enjoy the weekend.

September 26 & 27

Play mini golf on Saturday or Sunday, and you're automatically entered to win. No extra steps required; just grab your clubs and enjoy the weekend.

Join us for a day filled with live music and traditional festivities.

Main Stage

12:00pm: DJ Richie T
4:00pm: Headliner

Needles Overlook Deck

2:30pm: Wasatch Alphorns

Bavarian Stage

1:15pm: Music Act
2:00pm: DJ Richie T
2:30pm: Music Act
3:15pm: Masskrugstemmen and Costume Contest
3:30pm: Wasatch Alphorns

Masskrugstemmen

A traditional stein holding competition takes place each Sunday on Earl's Plaza. Compete for a chance to win fun prizes!

Gelande Quaffing

Test your hand-eye coordination and creativity in this two to four-person game — don't let your mug hit the ground!

Cornhole
Join us in the Wildflower Meadow, complimentary Cornhole boards are available to play with your friends !

Costume Competition
Come in your best Bavarian-themed attire for a chance to show off on the concert stage and compete for fun prizes!

No outside food or beverage is allowed in the music venue or the lodge. Utah State Law prohibits the possession and consumption of outside alcohol, including beer and wine, on the premise. Bags may be subject to search at the music venue gate, and any outside alcohol or food may be confiscated.
Guests will receive one-time admittance into the venue with no re-entry permitted. Umbrellas, shade tents, and chairs are allowed and are permitted for use on the upper end of the lawn.

Dogs are welcome in the music venue but must be on a leash at all times and must remain on the grassy areas.
Dogs are not allowed in the lodges, with the exception of service dogs.

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