Festival Schedule
Friday, September 4th, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00PM-6:00PM | Keystone Concert Series: Free Friday Music Concert: Frisco Funk Collective Free music in River Run Village on Friday afternoons. | River Run Village | FREE |
| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | An Evening in Bavaria at Lula’s Raise a glass to Oktoberfest at Lula’s with a four-course German-inspired dinner and thoughtfully selected beer pairings designed to complement each course. | Lula's Restaurant at Kindred Resort | $65 per person++ |
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 12PM | Pretzel Necklace Workshop Create the famous Oktoberfest accessory that is just as fun to wear as it is to eat. Guests of all ages are invited to string together their own pretzel necklaces before heading out to enjoy the day’s festivities. | Kindred Resort Courtyard | FREE |
| 10:00AM - 11:00AM | Prost & Pose Movement Start the day with a playful, family-friendly fitness experience. The session concludes with a complimentary “Prost” toast featuring a refreshing drink. | Kindred Resort Courtyard | FREE |
| 10:30AM-4:30PM | Festival Check-In Opens Pick up your Pre-Purchased Festival Steins or purchase day-of packages (subject to availability).Buy them early HERE! | Warren Station Center for the Arts | Varies |
| 11:30AM-5:00PM | Food Vendors Open in the Village: Grab a brat or a pretzel to go with the delicious Keystone Oktoberfest beer! NEW THIS YEAR: No ticket package, no problem! Purchase food from participating food vendors using your preferred debit/credit card. Tap to pay! | River Run Village | $8+ |
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM | Keystone’s Oktoberfest Beer Tents Open: Your favorite fall craft beers will be flowing. Purchase a commemorative stein and included are three seasonal craft beers of your choice from the beer garden and only $5 refills after those three beers! | River Run Village | Buy Tickets |
| 12:00PM-5:00PM | Kinderfest – German for KidsFest: Oktoberfest fun isn’t just for the grown-ups. From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Buffalo Courtyard hosts Kinderfest: free crafts from The Frosted Flamingo mobile art studio, face painting, the Cave of Confusion 3D Maze and more. The Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers will be teaching all how to polka at 1:00PM and again at 3:00PM, an interactive German dance lesson that has been known to convert entire families. | River Run Village - Buffalo Courtyard | FREE |
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | FREE Concert: Summit Concert Band Join the Summit Concert Band in kicking off Keystone’s Oktoberfest festivities. | River Run Village | FREE |
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | FREE Concert: Those Austrian Guys – OOMPAH! | River Run Village | FREE |
| 1:00 – 1:30pm | Kids German Dance Instruction: Head to Buffalo Courtyard where the Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers will teach you the basics. | Kinderfest - Buffalo Courtyard | FREE |
| 1:30pm-4:30pm | FREE Concert: Da Polka Guy Enjoy the Da Polka Guy holds down four straight hours and he does it the old-fashioned way, spinning actual polka records off an actual turntable. A crate of vinyl, a bridge over the creek and the real thing on wax. | Ina's Bridge | Free |
| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | FREE Concert: The Chris Bauer Trio | Montezuma Stage - River Run Info Center | FREE |
| 2:00pm– 2:30pm | German Dance Performance: Free Bavarian dance performance in River Run with the Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers | River Run Village | FREE |
| 2:30pm-3:00pm | Stein Hoisting Contests – sign up at Festival Check-In in Warren Station:
The rules are gloriously simple: hold the stein at arm’s length, elbow locked at 90°, for as long as you can. The last competitor with a completely straight arm wins. Kids may want to work on their pushups alongside their parents. | River Run Village Main Stage | FREE - 8 Contestants Per Category Sign Up at Festival Check-In |
| 3:00PM-4:00PM | FREEE Concert: Those Austrian Guys – OOMPAH! | River Run Village | FREE |
| 3:00pm-3:30pm | Kids Polka Instruction: Head to Buffalo Courtyard and take in a lesson with Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers – for free! | Kinderfest - Buffalo Courtyard | FREE |
| 4:00pm-4:30pm | German Dance Performance: Free Bavarian dance performance in River Run with the Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers | River Run Village | FREE |
| 4:30pm-5:00pm | FREE Concert: Those Austrian Guys – OOMPAH! Help us finish off the day with a Prost and the Chicken Dance! | River Run Village | FREE |
| 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Live Music & Bavarian Bites with John Truscelli Gather for an evening of live music with John Truscelli, accompanied by wine and beer offerings, warm pretzels, and Oktoberfest-inspired s’mores.
| Kindred Resort Courtyard | No Cost to Attend Bites and Cocktails Available for Purchase |
| 5:00PM - 10:00PM | An Evening in Bavaria at Lula’s Raise a glass to Oktoberfest at Lula’s with a four-course German-inspired dinner and thoughtfully selected beer pairings designed to complement each course. Guests may also enjoy the featured beers alongside selections from Lula’s regular dinner menu. Settle in for a full Bavarian-inspired evening, or sip the spirit of Oktoberfest!
To join the Oktoberfest-themed dinner, guests must reserve their seat in advance through the Experiences section on OpenTable. | Lula's Restaurant at Kindred Resort | $65 per person ++ |
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Prost & Pose Yoga Start the day with a playful, family-friendly yoga experience. The session concludes with a complimentary “Prost” toast featuring a refreshing drink. | Kindred Resort Courtyard | FREE |
| 9:00AM - 1:00PM | Oktoberfest Brunch Gather around the table for a festive Sunday brunch featuring German-inspired flavors, seasonal favorites, and a warm mountain atmosphere at Lula’s. | Lula's Restaurant at Kindred Resort | $35 per person ++ |