Bloktoberfest

October 17th - 18th, 2025

Join us for our Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Under the Big Tent in Downtown Corvallis

Every fall, we take over the street next to our Downtown Pub in Corvallis and party under the big tent with live music, German-style food and beer from Block 15, games, stein-holding competitions, face painting, and college football on the big screen.

Dates/Times

Friday, October 17th, 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, October 18th, 12 pm - 11 pm

Admission

Admission is $10 at the event door for those 13 and older. A wristband will be provided upon entry and is good for both Friday and Saturday.

Minors are welcome until 8 pm each evening.

Wear an Oktoberfest-style lederhosen or dirndl and receive half-off admission! This discount is only available for admission purchased at the door of the event, not through online sales.

Location

Outside Block 15’s Downtown Pub
300 SW Jefferson Ave
Corvallis, OR 97333

Entertainment Lineup

Friday, October 17th

🎶 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Festival Brass Band

🐝 First Band Break - German Spelling Bee

🍺 9:45 - 10:15 pm - Stein-Holding Competition

🥨 Ongoing - Pretzel Toss

Big Screen TV Schedule

Check back for the full schedule of MLB Playoff games

Saturday, October 18th

🎨 12 - 5 pm - Face painting

🎶 2 - 4 pm - The Flatt Stanley Incident

🍺 5:00 - 5:45 pm - Stein-Holding Competition

🎶 6 - 8 pm - Inner Limits

🪑 8 - 8:45 pm - German Musical Chairs

🎶 9 - 11 pm - DJ Takumii

🥨 Ongoing - Pretzel Toss

Big Screen TV Schedule

🏈 7 pm - Oregon State vs. Lafayette

Check back for the full schedule of College Football

Bloktoberfest is Sponsored By

the Following Community Partners

Bloktoberfest Food & Beverages

Provided by Block 15 Brewing. Menus are subject to change.

Bloktoberfest Merch

We’ll have a limited number of Bloktoberfest shirts for sale at the festival, as well as Oktoberfest-themed fedoras with branded buttons.

If you pre-ordered merchandise and selected In-Store Pickup, it will be available for pickup at the festival.

Flash Tattoo Event with Studio Lumos

October 17th, 11 am - 7 pm
October 18th, 11 am - 4 pm

We’ve partnered with our neighbor, Studio Lumos, on a flash tattoo sale at their location next door to our Pub in Downtown Corvallis. Their team of artists will be offering select designs for the event, including some fun Oktoberfest and Corvallis-themed designs. A portion of appointments will be booked in advance, with some held for walk-ins.

The Perks:

🥨 Free Pretzel Dog at Bloktoberfest with a Pretzel Dog Tattoo

🎟️ Free entry to Bloktoberfest with tattoo booking

Flash designs will be released closer to the festival. Keep an eye on Studio Lumos’ Instagram for details.

Follow Studio Lumos on Instagram

Online ticket sales have closed.

Half-liter steins will be available for purchase at the festival while supplies last.

Experience the Best of Bloktoberfest with a Limited-Edition Stein Package

There’s nothing like holding a stein full of Bloktoberfest beer next to your friends while cheering on the football game in a tent full of Beaver fans. Experience the best of the fest with a limited-edition Stein Package! This year’s steins feature a bright gold metallic finish and are available in both half and full-liter sizes.

$25 Half-Liter or $35 Full-Liter Packages Include:

  • Admission into Bloktoberfest Friday & Saturday

  • Limited-edition stein with a bright metallic gold finish

  • First stein fill

  • Pretzel necklace

  • Swag from our sponsors

Stein Packages can be picked up at the festival on either Friday or Saturday.

Pre-orders close at 12 pm, Thursday, October 16th or until sold out.

Volunteer at Bloktoberfest

Bloktoberfest runs smoothly each year because of our dedicated staff and volunteers. If you’re interested in working a shift, please use this form to express your interest and share your availability. Volunteers will receive free entrance to the event and their first beverage on us!

Sign up to Volunteer

Bloktoberfest FAQs

  • Yes. Anyone 13+ years old needs to pay admission. Regular admission is $10 and helps to cover the costs associated with throwing a party in the street! Wristbands will be issued as folks enter the event and are valid for both Friday and Saturday.

  • Yes, you're welcome to bring Oktoberfest-style steins and Bloktoberfest branded steins from previous years. Random glassware will not be accepted.

  • A small amount of mugs may be available for purchase. Pre-ordering a package is recommended to secure one.

  • No. The tent gets really packed and loud. We ask you to keep your furry friends at home and not at Bloktoberfest. Service animals are allowed.

  • Bloktoberfest is a cashless event. Cards will be accepted at all purchase locations.

  • No. Block 15 gift cards will not be accepted in the tent.

  • Yes. Biking safely to and from the event is encouraged. Please use bike parking on the SE corner of 4th & Jefferson. Additional bike parking will be provided by the city.

  • Yes. Minors are welcome until 8 pm each evening.

  • Yes. We will have Rootbeer, Lemonade, and Coke products.

  • We will have portable restrooms on-site within the festival area.