Take in live music and sip craft beers at McMenamins' all-ages Edgefield Oktoberfest. Credit: McMenamins Edgefield
Take in live music and sip craft beers at McMenamins all-ages Edgefield Oktoberfest.
Take in live music and sip craft beers at McMenamins’ all-ages Edgefield Oktoberfest. McMenamins Edgefield

Dust off your dirndls and hop into your lederhosen: Oktoberfest season has arrived, bringing several Portland-area celebrations and beer specials along with it. Whether you want to gulp foamy biers from a stein, throw axes, nosh on pretzels and brats, take in live music performances, or watch wiener dog races, here’s your guide to celebrating in true Bavarian style. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

EVENTS

Johnstoberfest
The local craft beer and wine mecca John’s Marketplace will celebrate Oktoberfest at both of its locations with a mix of “international classics and local festbiers,” plus live music. $20 gets you a custom glass and six drink tickets.
John’s Marketplace, September 10-11

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