Oktoberfest Highlands Ranch 2026

HRCA's Oktoberfest Celebration returns to Highlands Ranch Town Center, free and open to the public from 1 to 9pm. The day starts at 9am with the Oktoberfest 5K, then the festival runs all afternoon and evening: Steve Rock Tanzkapelle 1-2pm, Denver's Thirsty 5 oompah band 2:30-4pm, free dachshund races at 4:30pm, Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattler Bavarian folk dancing 5:15-5:45pm, the free stein-hoisting competition at 6pm, and Grateful Dead/Pink Floyd tribute act Dead Floyd closing it out 7:30-9pm. Bratwurst, pretzels and schnitzel plus German-style biers both imported and locally brewed are available for purchase. Free parking nearby and Link on Demand transportation; 21+ need ID and a wristband to buy alcohol.