Name: Durango Oktoberfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T05:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-27T12:00:00-06:00

Saturday & Sunday

Sept. 26 & 27th, 2026

Buckley Park | 11 AM to 6:00 PM

Volunteers get a free drink and a weekend pass

OK Durango It's On!

Oktoberfest began in Munich, Germany, in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. What started as a royal wedding celebration grew into an annual tradition filled with music, food, beer, dancing, games, and Bavarian culture. Today, Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world, bringing people together to celebrate community and good times.

In Durango, Oktoberfest is an opportunity to embrace that same spirit while creating a uniquely local celebration—bringing residents and visitors together in the heart of downtown to enjoy live music, local food and beer, traditional games, and the welcoming community spirit that makes Durango special.

proceeds benefit Durango Farmers market

The VIP experience brought to you by the Durango Farmers Market:

Premium shaded seating close to the bands
An elevated seasonal buffet featuring local products
A build-your-own pretzel necklace station
A private VIP bar with exclusive Oktoberfest beers that won’t be available in General Admission
One VIP drink ticket
Exclusive beer tasting opportunities

Sunday Brunch

Hosted by the Durango Farmers Market

Looking for a great way to start your Sunday? Join us for a relaxed brunch from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Brunch is available as a standalone ticket or bundled with a drink ticket for a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or another featured beverage. Sunday VIP guests receive brunch as part of their VIP experience. Whether you’re joining us for the full weekend, upgrading to VIP, or simply stopping by for Sunday Brunch, your participation helps bring back a beloved Durango tradition while supporting the Durango Farmers Market and the farmers, ranchers, and small businesses that make our community unique. Raise a glass, celebrate the return of Oktoberfest, and help us build a tradition that will continue for generations to come. Cheers!

Volunteers get a free drink and a weekend pass

Vendors

Games

Breweries

Competitions

Food

Live Music

Polka Geist/3 Way Street

Saturday 11 am to 12:30 pm

With roots in the dance halls of Cedarburg and Johnsonville Wisconsin, “POLKA GEIST” brings the “spirit” of Oktoberfest to Durango. In heaven there is no beer so roll out a barrel & let your chicken dance! Ein Prosit! Hoi! Hoi! Hoi!

Three Way Street brings iconic classics to life with a high-energy live show built for singing along. From timeless rock and pop favorites to unforgettable crowd anthems, they deliver the kind of setlist that fills the room with voices, nostalgia, and good energy all night long. If you know it, you’ll be singing it with Three Way Street.”

Red Mountain Revival

Saturday 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm

Red Mountain Revival is a San Juan Range based Blues and Rock band hailing from Telluride/Ouray/Ridgway and Montrose. Polished songs with great energy and instrumentalists that have been working on their craft for a minimum of 15 years each. We want to help bring back a golden era of live music that is compelling and gives the listeners an engaging experience to take them out of the daily grind.

The Mango Cakes

Saturday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Recognized as one of the best bands in the state, “The Mango Cakes”, hails from the vibrant streets of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their music is a delectable fusion of pop and soul with a sprinkle of funk. With years of success and experience, they have electrified stages creating spaces of spontaneity and joy for hundreds every night. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience The Mango Cakes! They are ready to bring their award-winning live performance to you with the motto,
“LIVE MUSIC FOR EVERYONE.”

Volunteers get a free drink and a weekend pass

Agave

Sunday 12 pm to 1 pm

Agave grew from potluck jam sessions among friends with a shared love of Americana and Roots music inspired by the Grateful Dead, John Prine, and regional festival favorites. The band’s longtime core includes Ryan Blundell on lead guitar and mandolin, Mary Lynne Herr on banjo and harmonies, and Karl Herr on rhythm guitar, harmonica, and vocals. They’re joined by bassist Lech Usinowicz and Galen Clark on vocals, mandolin, guitar, and live sound. Agave blends mostly original songs, thoughtful lyrics, and an easygoing, feel-good sound made for smiling and moving.

Galavant

Sunday 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Galavant is a high-energy, eclectic band whose signature style is having fun. Made up of a powerhouse of women, this band loves to play music that speaks to your heart and moves your bones. With Nicola Dehlinger on bass, Merida Odiorne on acoustic guitar, and Jen Sokol on drums, this is a band you won’t want to miss. Everyone in the band sings, creating both dynamic lead vocals and melodic harmonies. From funky, upbeat originals to eclectic soul and rock-fueled covers, Galavant shares music with a powerful message while enticing you to get down on the dance floor.

Carute Roma

Sunday 3 pm to 5 pm

Carute (kah-root-say) Roma is a high-energy Southwest Colorado-based Roma music band who combines classic Roma songs with unique original tunes. Fiddle, accordion, and trumpet are backed by guitar, bass, and drums - while led by vocal harmonies in six different languages. Carute Roma plays special events of all kinds in the Four Corners area and will happily load up their 'gypsy wagon' to bring their diverse sound to festivals, weddings, and parties farther down the road. From grandparents to toddlers, we make everyone dance.