Oktoberfest 2025

Join us at our newest pub, 49th State Brewing @ The Rail, for our family-friendly and dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration featuring:

• Blackwater Railroad & I Like Robots
• Live German music
• Late-night dance party with DJ Mancat
• German food menu and food truck village
• German-style beer releases by the stein
• Festival competitions
• Kinder zone
• Trolley Rides
• Pre-party gathering
• VIP passes
• UAA German Club Photo Booth
• Skinny Raven Oktoberfest Run Post-Party

Kinder Zone: Petting zoo, face painting, Northern Fluff cotton candy, caricatures, face painting, Frontier Alaska Soda float station and more!

Competitions: Rubber Chicken Shot Put, Pretzel Dividing, Brat Toss, Costume Contest, Stein Holding Contest, Musical Chairs, Yodeling Contest

VIP Passes: Access to private bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and restrooms. Two (2) drink tickets, specialty cocktail menu, speed pass entrance, early bird buffet from 4-5pm, party favors.

Pre-party: Gather in the beer garden at 49th State Brewing’s downtown pub to get in the spirit. Bavarian music will be playing and it’s the perfect gathering place.

Trolley and Shuttle Rides: The Anchorage Trolley and shuttle vans will be transporting event-goers from the 3rd Avenue pub to Oktoberfest at The Rail.

Skinny Raven Oktoberfest Run Post-Party – The run ends at Oktoberfest and if you’re part of the run, your post-run party is an Oktoberfest pre-party. Want to run? Sign up here

The Fine Print: No refunds. The schedule is approximate and times may change. No firearms, backpacks, marijuana, or outside alcohol, food or beverage. Bags subject to search upon entry. Dogs are allowed in the beer garden but must be on a leash. Free entry for kids 16 and under with Family Pass ticket*

*Family pass ticket includes entry for 4 kids 16 and under per full price adult ticket. Each additional pass for kids 16 and under is $10.