Celebrate Oktoberfest 2023 in Las Vegas

Oktoberfest is a famous German festival. In Las Vegas, events run from the middle of September to the end of October.

Our guide looks at the best beer festivals you should experience during Oktoberfest 2023 in Las Vegas. The celebrations are for beer lovers and anyone looking to have fun.

1. Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest


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Hofbrauhaus brings the Munich Octoberfest experience to Las Vegas. The festival features celebrity keg and beer tappers every Friday and Saturday night. Some notable celebrities present during the October Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest include Mercedes Martinez, Carolyn Goodman, Zowie Bowie, Ricardo Laguna, Rick Harrison, Australian Bee Gees, Perez Hilton, and Murray Sawchuck.

Apart from featuring various beer and keg flavors, the Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest has different mouthwatering Bavarian dishes. The meals are served on specific days:

  • Monday: Biergulasch

  • Tuesday: Braumeister’s Schweinebraten

  • Wednesday: Oktoberfest Schlachteplatte

  • Thursday: HB Räucherplatte

  • Friday: HB Oktoberfest Rouladen, Schweinshaxe, and Soup of the Day

  • Saturday: Schweinshaxe and Gulaschsuppe (Goulash Soup)

  • Sunday: Oktoberfest Schmankerl Tower and Gulaschsuppe (Goulash Soup)


2. Sapphire Las Vegas Oktoberfest 2023


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Sapphire Las Vegas welcomes all beer and thrill lovers to an ultimate experience during the 2023 Sapphire Las Vegas Oktoberfest. Apart from the usual beer, braids, and classic dirndl fit, the festival will feature soft pretzels. There will be a gigantic pretzel covered in salt with some cheese dip. The Sapphire Las Vegas Oktoberfest 2023 is the best beer festival to introduce your more adventurous family and friends to the Bavarian beer culture.

3. Downtown Brew Festival 2023


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The Downtown Brew Festival is categorized as an iconic Las Vegas beer festival featuring “backyard” craft beer, multi-cultural experiences, and lively music. Motley Brews organize it, and they will manage the 11th annual Downtown Brew Festival this year. The festival will include:

  • Over 200 craft beers

  • Local culinary artists

  • Motley entertainment experiences

  • More than 60 breweries

  • Live music

  • Community support


Downtown Brew Festival tickets cost $45, with the VIP section charging $125. Some notable artists featured in the performance lineup include The Routine, Pacific Dub, and Heroine Hunny.

4. Annual Big Dog's Dogtoberfest


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The Annual Big Dog's Dogtoberfest combines the great Bavarian traditions of Oktoberfest and the fantastic charm of an old Wisconsin brat cookout. During the festival, there will also be human and dog costume contests. The festival is organized and hosted by Big Dog’s Brewing Company, and it's free to enter. But you must pay for food and drinks. The festival will feature over 45 independent craft beers, live music, tasty food choices, raffles, and giveaways.