Frequently Asked Questions

The Fremont Oktoberfest is moving to a new spacious location, on the canal waterfront. Join us at the new home of the Fremont Oktoberfest at Phinney Ave N & N 35th St.

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How much does it cost to get in?

The Fremont Oktoberfest is a family event. The street fair, Kid's Area, Music on the Mainstage and Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving are FREE!

Access to the Stranger Microbrew Garden is $20 and restricted to people 21 or older with a valid ID. Admission includes a 5 oz souvenir tasting cup and 4 tokens. Tastes - A taste, which is a 5oz glass of beer is one token.

Additional tasting tokens cost $1.75 a piece. You can buy extra tokens with your admission at the main entrance or inside the event. Buying additional tokens at the entrance will save you the hassle of standing in line again.

The Twice the Tastes special is $25.
You get admission with 8 tastes. Go ahead and double your fun!

$8.00 entry fee for Designated Drivers and non-drinkers.

Souvenir cups available while supplies last.

Can I buy advanced tickets?

Yes, save some money! Buy advance tickets. General admission tickets may be purchased in advance at various locations starting September 1. PRICE OF ADVANCE TICKETS ARE $15. At the event you present your ticket at the entrance for admission and receive a 5oz. souvenir tasting cup and four tastes. We will check your ID at the festival when you present your ticket, so be sure to bring it.

Why is there sometimes a line to get in?

The Washington State Liquor Control Broad requires us to check the identification of all who enter the Microbrew Garden to ensure they are of proper drinking age. So if you want the line to move quickly, you can help. Have your ID ready, and make sure it is one of three acceptable types in the state of Washington.

What is the appropriate ID to get in?

The WLCB will accept: a driver's license with a photo from any state; a current passport; a DMV Identification card; and a military card. The state identification card and/or the military card must bear a picture of the person, the person's name, address, date of birth, a physical description and the signature of the person.

Does the Oktoberfest accept credit cards or checks?

The Oktoberfest admission booth accepts cash, Mastercard and Visa. We do not accept checks.

Can I bring my child?

The Fremont Oktoberfest is a family event. The street fair, Kid's Area, Music on the Carter Volkswagen stage and Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving are FREE! Access to the Stranger Microbrew Garden is restricted to people 21 or older with a valid ID.

Can I bring my pet?

Bring the dog on Sunday. No dogs allowed in The Stranger Microbrew Garden on Friday and Saturday.

What is the deal with cups and tokens?

Okay, so you're in. Now what? Well, in order to sample beer at the Oktoberfest, you must have a current year's glass - the Oktoberfest servers will not pour beer into anything else. Admission includes a commemorative cup that holds 5 ounces of beer.

Beer Servers do not accept cash. Tokens for beer need to be purchased at the main ticket booth or from the Token booth. Tokens cost $1.75 a piece and one token will get you one taste of your choice of beer. Tokens are non-refundable and they cannot be used throughout the event as currency.

When do cup and token sales cease?

Admission and extra token sales stop precisely one-half hour before the taps are closed. On Friday and Saturday this is 11:00 p.m. On Sunday, this is at 5:00 p.m. Be aware of this when scheduling your visit to the festival.

When do taps shut off?

Taps shut off at 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 5:30p.m. on Sunday. That means no beer is poured after these times. You can stay for a little while after, but the festival closes at 12am on Friday and Saturday, and 6pm on Sunday.

When is Happy Hour?

Happy Hour:
Friday 5pm-6pm
Saturday 11am-12pm
Show up during Happy Hour and receive 3 extra tasting tokens.

Is there any food on site?

We’ve got several food vendors offering a variety of great food. Ziegler's is our official German Food Sponsor serving scrumptious German Brats. Fremont has an abundance of restaurants to choose from as well.

Is there anything to do besides tasting beer?

There is fun for the whole family at the Fremont Oktoberfest. Some of the activities include:

The Adobe Main Stage has some of the best bands Seattle has to offer to keep you hopping, and the festival also has music on the Carter Volkswagen Stage
The Kid’s Area and Root Beer Garden will have all the fun stuff to keep the young ones happy. It will include Zucchini Car Races: Budding Mario Andrettis will build their own racecar using zucchinis and some special parts and then actually race them.

Root Beer Garden: This garden will feature kiddy-size chairs/tables and root beer samples.

Enjoy shopping at over 70 craft vendors in the Marketplace.

A souvenir booth sells (cash or credit accepted) Oktoberfest and brewery merchandise.

Is smoking allowed?

Yes. Oktoberfest does not have the authority to require no smoking on the festival grounds. If you must smoke, please do not litter. Use the butt cans located throughout the festival grounds.

Who does the Fremont Oktoberfest benefit?

The Fremont Oktoberfest is a fundraiser for the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the Chamber is to promote the Fremont neighborhood, area merchants, and to provide funding for local art groups, schools, community events and overall promoting Fremont for what it is today "The Center of the Universe," and have a lot of Fremont fun doing it. The Chamber does this by donating to the Fremont Library, History House and the Boys and Girls Club in Wallingford. Also by being a major sponsor of the BF Day School Auction, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce helps to keep BF Day as the oldest continually operating school in Seattle, and Fremont's only public elementary school. As well as facilitating events that attract families and children to Fremont such as Kids' Day, a Halloween Trick-or-Treat and of course the Oktoberfest. So come down and enjoy sampling some great beer, in the best neighborhood in the universe while supporting the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.

Drinking responsibly...

The Fremont Oktoberfest encourages everyone to drink responsibly. The fine, craft-brewed beverages available at this event are best consumed in moderation and savored for their unique flavors, aromas, and textures. Over-consumption of alcohol can affect our bodies, judgement, and perception. It is our responsibility as friends, family, and responsible citizens to watch out for others. We have set up a few ways to ensure that everyone gets home safely after tasting the many great beers poured at the event. Please take advantage of them. Please remember, DON’T DRINK and DRIVE!

Designated Drivers
If you are a part of a group and plan to drink, assign a designated driver. Designated drivers are admitted for $8 and receive tickets that can be used for water and soft drinks. Designated drivers may not drink beer while at the festival. Please abide by this rule and help us make this a safe event for everyone.

Safe Rides
If you do drink and find that you have passed the point where you can safely drive home, please go to the Ticket Booth and we will help you arrange a safe ride home. Please know your limit and DON’T DRINK and Drive.