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Octoberfest at Payette Brewing

September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025

guten tag! payette’s annual oktoberfest celebration is back!

FRIDAY, September 19  »  5 – 10 PM

SATURDAY, September 20  »  2 – 10 PM

[Sunday 9/21 we will honor leftover tokens for bier, but will not be selling additional steins or tokens. And the event will move entirely into the Tap Room & Beer Garden that day.]

Ladies and lads, Oktoberfest is BACK! We’re kicking things off the same weekend as Munich — and throwing down two full days of bier, brats, and Bavarian fun!
Break out the lederhosen and dirndl dresses, and celebrate Oktoberfest at Payette Brewing!

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COST

ENTRY »  Free — All ages welcome!

OKTOBERFEST BRANDED 20oz STIEN » $7 each | Fill not included

TOKENS » $7 each | Use tokens for bier fills:
• 1 token = 20oz fill
• 1 token = 2 Acme Bakeshop pretzels
• 1 token = 1 bag of Bavarian peanuts

PURCHASE » Skip the line and order ahead! Preorder your steins, and tokens online. Presale closes Wednesday, September 17th.

PLEASE NOTE » All stein and token purchases are final — no returns or refunds.
Bringing a Payette stein from a previous year? Great! You’re welcome to use it, but you’ll still need to purchase tokens for fills. Steins are available first come, first served until we run out! If you’re using an old one-liter Payette stein it will cost 2 tokens to fill up and old 1/2 liter steins will cost 1 token to fill up.

(Must be Payette Oktoberfest branded steins or boots to use at the event).

PRO TIP » Bring cash! During high-volume events, our POS and Wi-Fi try to keep the party going, but it never hurts to have a backup plan.


LADS & LADIES

WHO CAN COME » Open to all ages! Bier drinking is for 21+ only, so please bring a valid ID.

DOGS » Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, but due to the high volume of people, we encourage you to leave your furry friends at home.

FIT THE PART » We’re bringing Germany to Boise, so come dressed to impress! Lederhosen, dirndls, and Bavarian hats are highly encouraged. We’ll be crowning Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest (best dressed) on both Friday and Saturday!


biers

STEIN FILLS » Oktoberfest Märzen-Style Lager and additional tap list coming soon!

Looking for something else? Our Tap Room will be serving our regular selection of biers, AnyTimers cocktails, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages — these are not part of the token or stein system.


GERMAN INSPIRED FOOD

Queens Food Trailer » Menu items coming soon (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Jokers » Menu coming soon (Friday & Saturday)

CRISP » Schnitzel Sandwich, German Brat, Spatzle, and Emmentaler Mac ’n Cheese (Friday & Saturday)

Coned Pizza Cone » Currywurst special, and the usual pizza cone favorites (Frida & Saturday)

ACME Bake Shop Pretzels » 1 token for 2 pretzels (while supplies lasts)


LIVE MUSIC

BOISE POLKA PROJEKT »  Live seven piece brass polka band (Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 4-7pm)


ACTIVITIES & GAMES

SMITTEN FACE PAINTING » Fun for the whole family with custom face painting

CORNHOLE » Free to play

STEIN HOISTING »  Gather in front of the stage and show us what you’ve got! Hold a one-liter glass straight out for as long as you can, last person standing wins a prize! Several chances to compete on Friday and Saturday. Free to play, first come, first served.

MR. & MRS. OKTOBERFEST »  Best dressed get crowned Mr. + Mrs. Oktoberfest! Winner goes home with a Payette Brewing Oktoberfest Prize Pack! Crowd based voting. Come to impress!


LOCATION

ADDRESS »  Payette Brewing Company, 733 South Pioneer Street, Boise

WHERE »  In the Bier Garden, Tap Room, and parking lot!

WHEN »  Two-day event, Friday, Sept. 19 @ 5-10pm | Saturday, Sept. 20 @ 2-10pm

PARKING »  Carpooling and bike riding is recommended as there will be VERY limited parking…Or please take an Uber/Lyft!

Details

Start:
September 19, 2025
End:
September 20, 2025
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.payettebrewing.com/oktoberfest

Venue

Payette Brewing Co
733 South Pioneer Street
Boise, ID 83702
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