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White Mountain Oktoberfest
October 12–14, 2024

White Mountain Oktoberfest

October 12–14, 2024

Three-Day Celebration

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    Free Admission
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    11:00 am
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    October 12-14

Get a Taste of the Bavarian Alps

Join us for the region's largest celebration of German food, drink, and music. This three-day festival perfectly coincides with fall foliage season, so you'll enjoy beer and brats alongside stunning views of New Hampshire's White Mountains.

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White Mountain Oktoberfest is supported by Samuel Adams, American Express and Snyder's of Hanover. 

What's On Tap

Oompah Band

Live Music

The hills will be alive with the sound of Oompah! Guests will clap along and dance to the Eastern Sound Orchestra as they play polkas, waltzes, and other German-style favorites.

Oktoberfest Beer

Beer Gardens (21+)

Adults will enjoy a range of seasonal beers from Samuel Adams inside and outside the Governor Adams Lodge and at the Paul Bunyan Room. In addition to classics like Oktoberfest and New England IPA, shandies and ciders from Angry Orchard, and Truly will also be available. White Mountain Oktoberfest steins are available. Celebrate responsibly.

Free Fall Games

White Mountain Oktoberfest wouldn't be the same without a full lineup of free fun games and activities for all ages. For those 21+, the Stein Carryin' & Keg Rollin' Relay, and Keg Toss are all-time event classics.

Family Friendly

Daily Activities

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Axe Throwing

Channel your inner lumberjack and test your axe throwing skills with a two-target mobile axe throwing station. Instructors will share their knowledge as you try to hit the bullseye. (Ages 18 & up).

Face Painting

Get in the festive spirit with face painting! Our local artist will create animals, bugs, and a lot of other colorful masks to choose from.

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Pretzel Necklaces

Pickup a kit from Snyder’s of Hanover and make your own necklace of these salty snacks. Please donate to Loon Mountain Area Community Fund to pick up your kit.

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Touch-a-Truck

Kids can check out some of the big machinery that keeps Loon running every winter and summer. Kids will be hopping into the seat and getting behind the wheel. Free for all ages. 

Soar to the Top - Ride the Gondola Skyride to the top of Loon Peak and enjoy stunning views of the fall foliage

Soar to the Top

Ride the Gondola Skyride to the top of Loon Peak and enjoy stunning views of the fall foliage
Gondola Tickets
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White Mountain Oktoberfest Get a taste of the Bavarian Alps right here at Loon during White Mountain Oktoberfest, the region's largest celebration of German food, drink, and music. This two-day festival perfectly coincides with fall foliage season, so you'll enjoy beer and brats alongside stunning views of New Hampshire's White Mountains.