Whiteface Oktoberfest

Complete with live music, dancing, food, and beer, Oktoberfest is a long-standing tradition welcoming fall visitors in authentic Alpine style. Ski Magazine has rated the two-day festival at Whiteface among the five “must-visit” Oktoberfest events in North America. The event is held Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1 from 11 to 5 p.m.

Oktoberfest offers abundant activities for children, including face painting, carnival rides, arts and crafts, balloon animals, and the Whiteface Adventure Zone, all of which are featured each day of the festival.

One-day entry to the Oktoberfest festival is $18 for adults or $35 with a gondola ride if purchased online. A two-day package is $50 online and includes the gondola ride and a 1-liter stein with a Spaten beer coupon. Seniors ages 65 and over can purchase one-day admission tickets online for $15 while juniors 12 and under are admitted for free. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Season passholders can attend Oktoberfest for free on Sunday, Oct. 1.