Great Falls Oktoberfest Expands to Two Nights for Third Annual Celebration
The Great Falls Oktoberfest is expanding to two nights for its third year. The celebration will include a new Firkin Crawl on Thursday, Sept. 24, followed by the main Oktoberfest event on Friday, Sept. 25, in downtown Great Falls. The…
Great Falls, MT, September 22, 2026 — The annual Great Falls Oktoberfest is set to expand its festivities this year, growing from a single-day event to a two-night celebration for its third iteration. This expansion reflects increasing popularity and attendance observed in previous years. The event will now feature a new addition, the Firkin Crawl, scheduled for Thursday, September 24. Following the Firkin Crawl, the main Oktoberfest event will take place on Friday, September 25, both in downtown Great Falls. Organizers attribute the decision to extend the celebration to the positive reception and growing crowds from its inaugural years. The event aims to provide attendees with an immersive cultural experience, featuring traditional German food offerings, live music, various games, and a selection of diverse beers. The introduction of the Firkin Crawl is intended to offer a unique pre-event activity, leading into the core Oktoberfest festivities. The shift to two nights signifies a notable growth for the local tradition, aiming to accommodate more visitors and enhance the overall festival experience within the downtown area. Specific details regarding participating vendors or entertainment lineups for both nights were not immediately available. The expansion is anticipated to draw further community engagement and visitors to the downtown district for the late September dates.
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