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Cottage Grove Oktoberfest
2026 will represent the fifth annual Cottage Grove Oktoberfest. The event continues to grow each year! This year the footprint will expand to include much of downtown! Come join the fun and meet our local businesses, artists, musicians, and vendors.
Have some fun with family and friends at the festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Downtown Cottage Grove, Oregon! You’ll find the festival throughout the historic Cottage Grove. (You will not need tickets to enter the event and there will be activities for all ages!) The fun starts at 10am with the Farmer’s Market and the singing of the National Anthem, and wraps up at 8pm. It will be a Oregon Ducks game day and you can join us for the game on the big screen at the Armory with Duck Talk. All ages welcome!
We invite you to join us to celebrate our friends, our harvest, our art, and our town. Prost!
Live Music & Entertainment
Get ready to groove and delight in the lively atmosphere of our Main Stage and other fantastic entertainment events! The Cottage Grove Oktoberfest is bringing you multiple musical talents that will keep you and your family captivated throughout the day.
Our Main Stage will be graced by several incredible musical guests, each bringing their unique style and charm to the festival. Our bands will be sure to keep the festival lively and entertaining; there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy!
But that’s not all! Besides the Main Stage performances, we will have an array of exciting activities and events lined up to keep the fun going for this family-friendly event. Make plans to visit the Biergartens, grab some local food specials, and enjoy the entertainment!
Local Vendors & Businesses
Embrace the vibrant spirit of the Cottage Grove Oktoberfest and explore a diverse array of local artisans and vendors that await you within the festival grounds, and participating local businesses around downtown! We take pride in showcasing the talents and creativity of our community’s entrepreneurs, offering you a delightful shopping experience like no other.
On Saturday, don’t miss the added bonus of the South Valley Farmers Market! Wander through this delightful market and treat yourself to a selection of locally produced goods. From fresh fruits and vegetables to artisanal crafts and homemade treats, there’s something for every taste and preference.
As you stroll through the festival and around our charming downtown area, take your time to browse the booths and support our local vendors and businesses. Discover unique treasures, handcrafted wonders, and delicious treats that you won’t find anywhere else. By shopping locally, you’re not only acquiring exceptional products, but also supporting the growth and prosperity of our community.
So, get ready to shop, savor, and celebrate with us at the Cottage Grove Oktoberfest! Your presence and support contribute to the success of our community and the overall magic of our festival experience. Join us in cherishing the richness of our local community. See you there!
Want to become a street vendor? Apply online at the South Valley Farmers’ Market.
Biergartens
Get out your lederhosen and your dirndls, and join us as we celebrate Oktoberfest, right in the heart of the Cottage Grove.
This year there will be 4 biergartens where you’ll find an impressive selection of locally crafted and imported beers, carefully curated to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Raise your steins and toast to camaraderie, laughter, and the joy of coming together.
Whether you’re an Oktoberfest connoisseur or new to the event, our Biergartens promise an experience that will make lasting memories. Share in the jubilation with friends and family as you savor the flavors, sights, and sounds of this year’s Oktoberfest festivities.
Join us as we raise our glasses to friendship, harvest time, and the joy of coming together in a spirit of celebration. Prost!
Farmers Market & Event Vendors
Discover a wide variety of locally grown produce, pasture raised meat and eggs, plants, honey, cut flowers, nuts, mushrooms, fresh pressed cider, jams, jellies, pickles, and baked goods. Vendors also offer high quality handcrafts, jewelry, soaps, art, wine, poetry, wreaths, and holiday gifts.
Plan to visit the South Valley Farmers Market on Saturday, during the opening hours of Cottage Grove Oktoberfest, from 10am to 4pm and take advantage of the local fare. Help us celebrate the harvest before we move into the Cottage Grove Armory for our Winter Markets later in the season.
Alongside our farmers’ market vendors will be a plethora of street vendors to peruse and local businesses to visit, all while listening to live music and taking in the sights in downtown Cottage Grove. Join us for the fun!
Want to become an Oktoberfest or farmers’ market vendor? Apply online at the South Valley Farmers’ Market.
Kids Activities
There will be a variety of kids activities hosted by Sprouts at the Market from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Our special Oktoberfest activity will be “Pumpkin Pals” — Create your own adorable (or silly, spooky, mysterious — let your creativity decide) mini pumpkin decoration!
There will also be a coloring contest with winners selected and announced at the Armory during Oktoberfest. Get coloring contest details here!