Colorado's strong German heritage and thriving craft beer culture make it natural Oktoberfest territory. From late September through October, festivals across the state celebrate with German beer, food, music, and dancing - often with Rocky Mountain backdrops.
Denver's Oktoberfest on Larimer Street draws tens of thousands for a weekend of oompah bands, stein-hoisting contests, keg bowling, and all the bratwurst you can eat. Mountain towns like Breckenridge, Vail, and Steamboat host their own celebrations with alpine village atmospheres.
Many Colorado breweries release Märzen and Oktoberfest-style beers for the season. The combination of fresh fall air, golden aspen leaves, and liter steins creates distinctly Colorado celebrations that honor Old World traditions in New World settings.