Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Mount Angel, Oregon

Way back in 1810, when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese, he thought it would be a good idea to throw a giant street party. He was right. They party has been celebrated almost every year since, with time off only for wars. The history of Mount Angel, Oregon goes back just as far. It was settled by Germans in the 1800's Today Mount Angel, Oregon is a town of just under 4,000 people and the German heritage is still strong What better place to have an Oktoberfest and experience small town America at the same time. Mount Angel is in the north/west portion of Oregon, just south of Portland and just a short distance north of Salem.

An Oktoberfest has been held in Mount Angel, Oregon since 1966 and it has been named the best folk festival in Oregon. Now you know you will have a great time. Pets are allowed on the grounds, but in any of the actual venues. Please think twice before you decide to bring your pet to the Oktoberfest. Remember, there will be thousands of strange people all around. Your pet will most likely be afraid, not enjoying himself and if he gets scared, and runs away, it will certainly ruin your day. Most of the venues are free. However there is a small cover charge in the evenings for the Biergarten, Weingarten and Alpinegarten, but the highest is $7.00 and all profits, after they set aside what they need to start next years, are donated to Mount Angel charities, so you will have a great time and help out some deserving organizations. These organizations also operate the parking lots and the cost for the whole day is only $4.00

The Mount Angel Oktoberfest grounds are handicapped adaptable with ramps for wheelchairs.

This year, the Mount Angel Oktoberfest will be held September 14, 15, 16 & 17. Thursday - Saturday From 11 a.m. 'til midnight. And Sunday from 11 a.m. 'til 9:30 p.m.

The Festivities start with a kick off party, September 9th In the Oktoberfest Building, 7PM 'til midnight $20 per person. For your $20.00, and don’t forget you are helping non profit organizations, you get Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner, (includes: Dinner, Beverage, and Dancing)