Celebrate Oktoberfest at Twin Cities Gateway Breweries

With seasonal brews, delicious food, live music, and crisp autumn vibes, Oktoberfest is the perfect excuse to explore the craft brewery scene across the Twin Cities Gateway. Whether you are looking for traditional German lagers, lively taproom entertainment, or large outdoor festival weekends, our local taprooms have your fall plans covered for 2026.

10K Brewing | Anoka

Located right in the heart of historic downtown Anoka within the walkable Anoka Social District, 10K Brewing is a cozy destination for fall pints, seasonal tap rotations, and weekly community gatherings.

What’s happening at the taproom:

• $5 Mondays: Enjoy $5 beers all day every Monday.

• $6 Old Fashioned Tuesdays: Discounted craft cocktail specials every Tuesday.

• Trivia Mafia: Free-to-play competitive trivia every Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

• Weekend Live Music: A rotating roster of local and regional acoustic artists, folk acts, and singer-songwriters performing Friday through Sunday evenings.

Forgotten Star Brewing Co. | Fridley

Annual Oktoberfest Celebration: September 18–20, 2026

Housed in the historic Northern Stacks complex (a former WWII manufacturing plant), Forgotten Star Brewing Co. is hosting its massive three-day annual Oktoberfest celebration from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.

What to expect at the 2026 festival:

• Live Music: A stacked weekend lineup including high-energy party bands like Viva Knievel, You Oughta Know, Blue Hound, and traditional polka sounds from Jolly Huntsman.

• Contests & Festivities: Bring your appetite for eating contests, show off your Bavarian attire in the best lederhosen and dirndl competitions, and join in the dancing.

• Family Fun & Food: Kid-friendly activities all weekend long, food trucks serving hearty festival bites, and fresh pours of seasonal Oktoberfest Märzen and German-style lagers.

Outside festival weekend, Forgotten Star’s spacious indoor hall and dog-friendly patio are open year-round with rotating food trucks, monthly clubs, and regular community events.

Plan Your Fall Getaway

Conveniently located just minutes from Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the 11 communities of the Twin Cities Gateway—Anoka, Arden Hills, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, New Brighton, Ramsey, and Shoreview—offer scenic fall trails, seasonal community events, and 25 affordable hotels with free parking.

Make a weekend out of your brewery visits and book your stay today!