Oktoberfest

9 Oktoberfest to Cross Off Your #BoiseBucketList

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‘Tis the Season for biers, bratwurst, and plenty of Oktoberfests! The Treasure Valley has plenty for you to explore & get your bier on.  Here are 9 Oktoberfest you should cross off your #BoiseBucketList







Source: Payette Brewing Facebook

Source: Payette Brewing Facebook

Payette Brewing Oktoberfest

When: September 20th (5pm to 10pm0 & September 21st , 2pm to 10pm

Where: 733 South Pioneer Street, Boise

Cost: FREE

More info HERE




Source: The Switchback Facebook

Source: The Switchback Facebook


Oktoberfest at The Switchback 

When: Friday, September 20th, 5pm to 9pm

Cost: FREE

Info: Join us for Oktoberfest good truck style!  Music from Accordion Jack, brats, food trucks, BSU football, and of course Oktoberfest brews!  

Facebook Event Info HERE


Source: Hyde Park Facebook Event Page

Source: Hyde Park Facebook Event Page


Hyde Park Oktoberfest

When: Saturday, September 21st, 2pm to 8pm

Where:  Hyde Park, 13th Street Pub + Parilla Grill

Cost: $15

Details: Come celebrate Oktoberfest in Hyde Park. Entrance is $15 and includes 2 Biers,  a custom mug and authentic German food prepared by our amazing chef Peter. Come dressed to impress and ready to play cornhole

Facebook Event Info HERE


Source: SpudFest Facebook Event Page

Source: SpudFest Facebook Event Page

SpudFest! Idaho’s Oktoberfest

Bear Island Brewing

When: Saturday, September 21st, 12pm to 8pm

Cost: FREE

Details: Our First Annual SpudFest is finally here!  Come launch Oktoberfest Idaho-Style, with everything potatoes!  Here's the basic details, MORE specific details below:

*Benefits our Local Firefighter’s community fund

*21+ event

*Limited parking- SHUTTLE SERVICE provided by Boise Brew Bus - see details below

*Well behaved dogs on a leash welcome outdoors

*Lots of potatoes, smoked brats and beer!

*Tater games and Contest- see taproom for sign ups now!

*Awesome raffles- win a fire hydrant, sunglasses, beer, gear, dinner dates, etc etc

More info HERE




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Oktoberhaus Powderhaus Brewing Co.

When: Saturday, September 28th, 12pm to 10:30pm

Where: 9719 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714

Cost: Free to enter; $14 liter glass & first fill, $7 each additional token

Details: Join us for our third annual OKTOBERHAUS celebration with traditional German food beer and music. 

Facebook Event Info HERE



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Old Boise Oktoberfest

When: Saturday, September 28th, 2pm to 10pm

Where: 6th Street, between  Main and Grove

Cost: $15 to $40

Details: Music, Bier, authentic German food, pretzels, games, kids zone from 2pm until 6pm

More info HERE


Source: Das Alphenhaus Oktoberfest Facebook Event Page

Source: Das Alphenhaus Oktoberfest Facebook Event Page


Das Alphenhaus Deikatessen Oktoberfest

When: Friday, September 27  (3pm to 10pm) to Saturday, September 28 (3pm to 10pm)

Where: 1340 S Vista Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705

Cost: FREE to enter

More info HERE


Source: Prost! Oktoberfest Street Party Facebook Event Page

Source: Prost! Oktoberfest Street Party Facebook Event Page


Prost! Oktoberfest Street Party

When: Friday, October 4 to Saturday, October 5, 3pm to 10pm

Cost: FREE to enter block party

Details: Break out the Lederhosen and Dirndls and get ready to to party like they do in Munich! Our 2019 Oktoberfest is here! We will once again take over 8th street for our block-long biergarten with traditional music, a German cookout, glassware for sale and plenty of Oktoberfest bier flowing. Pouring Hofbräu, Ayinger, Andechs, Paulaner, Weltenburger and more.

 Facebook Event Info HERE










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Hoptober Freshtival, Boise Brewing

Where:  521 W Broad Street in Downtown Boise

When: Saturday, October 12th, all day affair

Cost: $13.50 to $35

Details: Every year since opening in 2014, Boise Brewing has held a beer festival in front of their brewery called Hoptober Freshtival. Attracting over 2000 thirsty patrons each year, Hoptober Freshtival is the largest fresh hop beer festival in Idaho. The festival features over 60 fresh hop and seasonal beers from 30+ local to regional craft breweries. Since Idaho is one of the top 3 states in the country for hop production, the festival works to educate and showcase local hop farmers and the beers that utilize their ingredients.

More info HERE


Stay tuned for an ultimate list of Fall #BoiseBucketList activities. The guide is coming soon (as in no later than the official start of fall, 9/22 haha!)