SnowWiesn Oktoberfest

Join us for SnowWiesn Oktoberfest, a German-themed fall festival in the Utah mountains! Named after d'Wiesn, the local nickname for Oktoberfest in Germany referring to the fairgrounds. It features Bavarian food, craft beer and drinks, live music, a local market and fun activities. Takes place each Sunday in September from 11am to 5pm.

Parking is free, but a season pass or ticket is required for entry. 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. Premier Season Pass Holders will gain free entry, while others gain access with of any of the following: 

•Single-Day Ticket: $15 (children 4 and under are free)
•Gondola Ticket: $29
•Brunch Buffet Reservation: $75
•Summer Gondola Pass: $159
•Premier Season Pass: Shop Passes >>

The Utah Oktoberfest event will take place rain or shine. Umbrellas, shade tents and chairs are allowed, but please be courteous to other guests.

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Concert lineup to be announced soon.

Activities:
Masskrugstemmen:
A traditional stein holding competition takes place each Sunday on the concert stage. Compete for a chance to win fun prizes!

Hammerschlagen
Compete with your friends to drive a nail into a large tree stump. Free to participate with a signed waiver.

Cornhole
Join us in the Wildflower Meadow with complementary 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!

O'zapft Is!
Join us on the plaza around noon as Snowbasin General Manager Davy Ratchford taps a ceremonial keg from Roosters Brewing. Following Bavarian tradition in Munich, Germany with the mayor tapping the first keg to officially begin Oktoberfest. It translates to, "it is tapped!".

Food & Drinks:
Bavarian-themed food will be offered, including smoked turkey legs, pretzels, bratwurst, reubens and more. To view the menu, visit the bottom of this page. A wide selection of local craft beer, plus a full bar will be available.

2023 Collectible Beer Stein:
22oz refillable beer steins will be available for purchase. Mugs from Summer 2023 can be refilled at any SnowWiesn event in the year 2023 only. 

Mountain Market: 
Snowbasin is excited to welcome back local vendors for a market in the Wildflower Meadow. Offerings will include authentic German desserts, hand-crafted jewlery and arts and over 20 other unique offerings. Expand the sections below to see vendors each week. To apply, please click here >> 

Dog Friendly:
Snowbasin Resort is dog friendly! Your furry friends are permitted into SnowWiesn Oktoberfest on leash. They are welcome in any of our outdoor spaces, trails and Needles Gondola. Owners must clean up after their pet.