Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls. It’s Octoberfest at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and this year the revelry goes on for a full four weeks!
No matter your heritage, in October, everyone identifies as German! Octoberfest is wunderbar. It’s also a favorite fall event at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The autumn weather is stunning, all the rides are open, cave tours are ongoing, and the Park goes full Bavarian with German food, drinks, and festivities in September and October.
Because we can’t get enough and neither can our guests, we’ve extended 2025 Octoberfest from three to four consecutive Saturdays: Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, and Oct. 11. That means you’ve got an extra weekend to raise a stein, savor Bavarian specialties, and join in the polka-powered fun.
Alpine Echo Band Sets the Tone
If there’s one thing that makes Glenwood Caverns’ Octoberfest come alive with the sound of music, it’s the Alpine Echo Band. Known throughout Colorado’s Western Slope for their oompah rhythms, accordion flourishes, bellowing Alpenhorn, and genuine German energy, the band transforms the mountaintop theme park into what feels like a Munich beer hall. From classic waltzes and beer-drinking ballads to the Chicken Dance, Alpine Echo gets everyone clapping, stomping, singing, and swinging their partners to-and-fro. Come fall, there’s no better place to kick up your clogs in the Roaring Fork Valley than Octoberfest at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
Taste the Flavors of Bavaria
Of course, Octoberfest wouldn’t be complete without hearty German flavors. This year, the Smokehouse restaurant is rolling out an Octoberfest menu that’s chock-full of mouth-watering specialties. Some to look for include:
- Giant pretzels with beer cheese. These warm, soft, and oversized pretzels will transport you straight to Munich. Dip them in mustard for the ultimate flavor explosion.
- Potato pancakes with chive sour cream. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these potato pancakes are a Bavarian classic. Chive sour cream is an authentic topper to this traditional dish.
- German sausage sandwich with sauerkraut and fries. Flavors direct from Germany, this hearty sandwich is a combination of juicy sausage and tangy sauerkraut.
- Pretzel bun burger with caramelized onions and beer cheese. Upgrade your burger game with a pretzel bun.
- German meatballs with whole-grain mustard. These savory meatballs served with whole-grain mustard are a crowd-pleaser. They’re perfect for sharing or enjoying all by yourself!
- Cream Puffs. Treat your sweet tooth to these creamy pastries. They’re the perfect way to end your Bavarian feast on a sweet note.
- Pumpkin fudge and fudge-covered apples. Dip into the flavors of fall with these decadent treats.
Prost! Thirst-Quenching Options
Octoberfest and beer go together like dirndls and lederhosen. Head to the mountaintop beer tent for a selection of cold brews on tap, including local favorites brewed right here in town. Then, raise a toast, clink glasses, and drink up. Refill and repeat!
- Beer Garden. Prost! Fill your limited-edition Glenwood Caverns Octoberfest mug with premium pours on tap.
- Spiked Cider. A delicious and cozy choice for adults on brisk fall days.
- Festive Nonalcoholic Drinks. Kid-friendly beverages ensure that even the littlest Bavarians have something scrumptious to sip.
Games, Competitions & Mountain Fun
Along with the music and food, Octoberfest encourages friendly competition for prizes and bragging rights.
- Stein-Holding Competition. Test your strength by seeing how long you can hold a filled stein at arm’s length. Be forewarned, it’s harder than it looks!
- Keg Bowling. Knock down keg-shaped pins in this Bavarian-inspired twist on bowling.
- Axe Throwing & Hammerschlagen. Channel your inner Hans and Heidi with these crowd-pleasing challenges.
Fall Family Time
Octoberfest isn’t just for grown-ups. Glenwood Caverns adds plenty of family-friendly fall activities to keep kids entertained.
- Pumpkin Patch. Let the kids find their perfect pumpkin to carve later.
- Face Painting. With a little paint, kids can magically transform into a butterfly, a superhero, or even a magical creature.
- Pumpkin tic-tac-toe. Enjoy a fall-themed twist on a classic game with pumpkin tic-tac-toe.
Take Fun to the Limits
Amid all the Teutonic festivities, don’t forget, Glenwood Caverns rides are open as well. Adrenaline junkies can hop aboard the Park’s thrill rides, including the Alpine Coaster, Giant Canyon Swing, Defiance Roller Coaster, and more, while family-friendly attractions like the Mine Wheel, Laser Tag, and the 4D Motion Theater are just waiting to make youngsters smile.
2025 Octoberfest at Glenwood Caverns
With four weekends to celebrate, 2025 is your best chance yet to join in the Octoberfest festivities. So, grab your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in September and October for the most Bavarian fun in Colorado.
