<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0qQObC_0vjkqFP800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0qQObC_0vjkqFP800" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Wes Adams</figcaption></figure><p>Several places across the country celebrate Oktoberfest right up to <a href="https://www.cohauntedhouses.com/colorado-festivals.aspx">Halloween</a>. Here in <a href="https://retro1025.com/tags/colorado">Colorado</a>, Oktoberfest is an event held largely in <b><i>August and September</i></b>, and for good reason.</p><p>Colorado has a large population percentage with German ancestry so <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest">Oktoberfest</a> and Bavarian-style celebrations are not hard to find. What's different in the Centennial State is that some of the largest Oktoberfest-style activities are usually scheduled in August.</p><h2>Where is Oktoberfest in Colorado?</h2><p>One of the many recognizable characteristics of an Oktoberfest gathering is a large crowd of people in an outdoor setting. If you've ever spent any time in the mountains in October you can realize why communities like <a href="https://keystone.colorado.gov/">Keystone</a>, <a href="https://retro1025.com/tags/vail-co">Vail</a>, <a href="https://retro1025.com/tags/breckenridge-colorado">Breckenridge</a>, and <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwiSltHOoNqIAxWYNtQBHWHAGXUYABAAGgJvYQ&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwo8S3BhDeARIsAFRmkOOyknRE_gNiGZIO8z7QjpRYxiNPTBjknEyrVx-FFqZAa9ulTa-pthAaAuAFEALw_wcB&amp;ei=g_7xZrKFH9XIp84Pva_Y6A8&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESVeD2IcIA_ZR39if5I1z2VclPajx9Ru35Z8xBANEPdG41Ol0PD1gpHjKs5EH-6KjvS5uRY4cW4ihOAMoadmRKjdHonDxw5Qz1qutVo1hX67vSAuOYUu4&amp;sig=AOD64_2hcPe0KKUmbhqreWqaKfB-ssuucA&amp;q&amp;sqi=2&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjy0sjOoNqIAxVV5MkDHb0XFv0Q0Qx6BAgSEAE">Steamboat Springs</a> have wrapped up Oktoberfest by the first weekend of September.</p><h2>Colorado’s German Heritage</h2><p><a href="https://statisticalatlas.com/United-States/Overview">StatisticalAtlas.com</a> says more than 20% of Colorado's residents are of German ancestry. As many as 500,000 descendants from Colorado's original German and Russian settlers may still be living in Larimer and Weld counties today. From 1-day to 3-day events, as long as you don't wait for October you can find lots of Oktoberfest events in Colorado.</p><h2>Act Fast To Find Oktoberfest Fun</h2><p>Keep reading to take a closer look at six communities that still have yet to throw their annual Oktoberfest party. There's bound to be one close to you if you haven't had a chance to dance to some polka and drink some decent beer.</p><h2>Six Oktoberfest Celebrations Still Happening in Colorado (2024)</h2><p>Have you been too busy to realize fall has arrived in Colorado? Act fast. We're taking a look at six Oktoberfest celebrations still happening in the Centennial State that you haven't missed yet. </p><h2>DRINK UP: Enjoy Delicious Libations at These Grand Junction Breweries</h2><p>Grand Junction, Colorado is home to a number of outstanding wineries, distilleries, and breweries. The craft brewery phenomenon is growing by leaps and bounds with dozens of new breweries scheduled to open in Colorado in 2023.</p><p>Right now, a number of locally-crafted breweries are thriving in Western Colorado. If you're a craft beer connoisseur, you'll definitely want to visit each of these Grand Junction area breweries. </p><h2>LOOK: 15 Ways You Know Someone Is from Grand Junction, Colorado</h2><p>We had fun playing a little game of fill-in-the-blank this week. We asked you to finish this line, "You must be from Grand Junction if..."</p><p>Join us on social media to finish the sentence or send in your answer with our station app and we would be happy to share it on the air. </p></div></body>

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3 Reasons Why Colorado Can’t Wait for October to Oktoberfest

Several places across the country celebrate Oktoberfest right up to Halloween. Here in Colorado, Oktoberfest is an event held largely in August and September, and for good reason. Colorado has a large population percentage with German ancestry so Oktoberfest and Bavarian-style celebrations are not hard to find. What's different in...