# Oktoberfest Northwest

Three days of oompah, steins, wiener dog races, and Hammerschlagen at the Puyallup fairgrounds. Sunday is the last day.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/oktoberfest-northwest/
Section: events
Area: Puyallup
Published: 2026-10-11
Last fact check: 2026-10-11
Event status: Ended
Start date: 2026-10-09
End date: 2026-10-11
Start time: Not confirmed
End time: Not confirmed
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Washington State Fair Events Center
Address: 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, US
Price: $15 general (ages 13+); kids 12 & under free
Age policy: Not confirmed
Reservations: Not confirmed
Tickets / organizer: https://tickets.thefair.com/ListingPage.asp?lpid=120

## Why go

Washington's biggest Munich-style party, 21 years running: authentic German food and bier, oompah bands by day, party bands after dark, and a Wiener Dog Race midway through.

## What happens

A three-day festival with German food and bier gardens, live music and dance, the ceremonial keg tapping, Wiener Dog Races, the Stein Dash 5K, stein-holding contests, Hammerschlagen, and family activities. Hosted by yodeler Manuela Horn.

## Good to know

October 11 is the final day. Tickets are sold through the fair's ticketing page; prices were not confirmed at check time. Age policy was not stated on the event page, so confirm before bringing kids.

## Sources

- [Official Oktoberfest NW page](https://www.thefair.com/oktoberfest/)