DISCOVER VALDEZ PRESENTS:

OKTOBERFEST & HOMEBREW COMPETITION

September 19 & 20, 2025

The time is fast approaching for a family-friendly street fair and celebration of all things Bavarian in beautiful Valdez, Alaska!

Discover Valdez Oktoberfest and Homebrew Competition is an international event celebrating fall harvest season, community spirit, and the end of a hard-working summer!  Designed with a blend of European history and Alaskan ingenuity, Oktoberfest in Valdez showcases local businesses, artists, musicians, and stunning mountain scenery. 

Come enjoy our two-day event: Full of friendly competitions, locally-brewed beer, live music, food trucks, free giveaways and more!

A family-friendly event, Valdez Oktoberfest includes activities like bean bag toss, selfie stations, and plinko at our Kinderplatz, a costume parade, bubble blowing, and sidewalk chalk art!

see the full schedule of events to plan your visit

Be a part of mountain village traditions...

Alaska style!