America's longest-running Oktoberfest keeps the Alpine spirit pouring at the Helen Festhalle. Opening weekend Thu–Sun features German bands, wurst, and dual keg tapping after the Saturday noon parade—with more weekends Sep 17–20 & 24–27, then nightly Oct 1–Nov 1. Use this listing for the opening block (platform ~5-day max); full season in notes. Opening weekend hours: Thursday 6:00 PM–10:00 PM; Friday 6:00 PM–11:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM–11:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM–7:00 PM.
Hotels near Helen Oktoberfest 2026 (Opening Weekend Block)
Event Dates
| 09/10/2026 | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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| 09/11/2026 | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| 09/12/2026 | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| 09/13/2026 | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
