Prost! Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest is back for its 52nd year at Tempe Town Lake! The three-day outdoor Bavarian themed festival kicks off Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025. It is open to all ages and features live music all weekend across two stages including music headliners Annie Bosko, Fastball, and Emily Wolfe among many others, German food, drinks, games, carnival rides, dancing and more.
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Returning fan favorites include the Wiener Dog Races, brat-eating contest, the Four Peaks Brewing Stein Holding Competition, and the Frank Kush Foundation’s Runnin’ for the Brats on Saturday, October 11. The festive run around Tempe Town Lake offers a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile option, and Oktoberfest costumes encouraged. All runners receive free Saturday admission. Registration is now open at 4peaksracing.com.
The annual fundraiser benefits Tempe Sister Cities, an internationally recognized non-profit founded in 1970. Proceeds from Oktoberfest help send Tempe high school students to nine of the 11 cities in the Tempe Sister Cities program. Four Peaks Brewing returns as the event’s title sponsor, joined by key sponsors City of Tempe and State Farm Insurance.
Date: October 10-12, 2025
Time: Friday, October 10: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday, October 11: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday, October 12: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Tempe Town Lake - 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
Super Early Bird pre-sale tickets are available online now, including general admission for $18 and VIP Backstage Experiences starting at $60. VIP pricing includes $80 for Friday and Saturday, $60 for Sunday, and $195 for a three-day VIP package. Each VIP ticket includes access to a front-row stage viewing area, a private bar with exclusive drink options, private restrooms, meet-and-greets with bands (when available), free drinks and food, and more. Admission is free on Sunday, and attendees 20 and younger are free all weekend. Volunteer opportunities are available for free admission. For more information, visit www.fourpeaksoktoberfest.com.
