When is the Fremont Oktoberfest held?
How much does it cost to get in?
Why is there a line to get in?
What is the appropriate ID to get in?
Does the Oktoberfest accept credit cards or checks?
What is the deal with mugs and tokens?
When do mugs and token sales cease?
Is there anything to do besides tasting beer?
Friday, September 19th 5pm-12am
Saturday, September 20th 11am-12am
Sunday, September 21st 11am-6pm
Fremont has a number of pay parking lots, and street parking. Look for signs directing you to parking lots.
The Fremont Oktoberfest is in its second year in 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.
The Fremont Oktoberfest is a family event. The Kids' Area, entertainment on the Carter Volkswagon Stage 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 mug and 4 tasting 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!
$15 entry fee for Designated Drivers and non-drinkers.
Souvenir mugs available while supplies last.
Yes, save some money! Buy advance tickets. General admission tickets may be purchased in advance at various locations starting August 25th. PRICE OF ADVANCE TICKETS ARE $15. At the event you present your ticket at the entrance for admission and receive a 5oz. souvenir tasting mug and four tastes. We will check your ID at the festival when you present your ticket, so be sure to bring it.
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 four acceptable types in the state of Washington.
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.
The Oktoberfest admission booth accepts cash, Mastercard and Visa. We do not accept checks.
The Fremont Oktoberfest is a family event. The street fair, Kids' 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.
Bring the dog on Sunday! No dogs allowed in The Stranger Microbrew Garden on Friday and Saturday.
Okay, so you're in. Now what? Well, in order to sample beer at the Oktoberfest, you must have a current year's mug - the Oktoberfest servers will not pour beer into anything else. Admission includes a commemorative mug 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.
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.
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.
Happy Hour:
Friday 5pm-6pm
Saturday 11am-12pm
Show up during Happy Hour and receive 2 extra tasting tokens.
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.
There is fun for the whole family at the Fremont Oktoberfest. Some of the activities include:
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 and be respectful of other festival guests.
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.
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 and 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 $15 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 in a taxi. Please know your limit and don't drink and drive.
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