Lee Canyon Oktoberfest 2026 brings live music, seasonal beer, costumes and fall festivities to the Spring Mountains on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The free, all-ages celebration runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with gates opening at 9:00 AM.
The mountain Oktoberfest features live performances from Jimmy Carpenter and the Jimmy Carpenter Band and Mimi & the Rivieras, along with a Halloween and Oktoberfest costume contest, seasonal beer garden, food trucks, family-friendly activities and outdoor recreation.
With the aspens turning gold and daytime temperatures expected to be in the 60s, the event also gives Las Vegas locals a chance to spend an early October afternoon surrounded by fall scenery in the Spring Mountains.
If you have never been up before, check out our local guide to Lee Canyon for more on the resort, scenic chairlift rides, hiking, mountain biking and places to eat.
Live Music, Seasonal Beer and Fall Festivities
Live music runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, featuring Jimmy Carpenter and the Jimmy Carpenter Band along with Mimi & the Rivieras.
The festival also includes a Halloween and Oktoberfest costume contest, with judging taking place between the live music sets.
Contest categories include kids, teens and adults, along with best couple or pair, best group costume, best lederhosen and best dirndl. Winners can receive prizes including Lee Canyon winter day passes.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring blankets or low-profile chairs for the outdoor event.
Lee Canyon Oktoberfest Beer Garden
Guests who are 21 and older can visit Lee Canyon’s Oktoberfest beer garden for unlimited pours of seasonal beers.
Beer garden admission is $25 with a reusable plastic sampling cup or $40 with a 16-ounce souvenir cup. A valid ID is required.
The beer garden is a separate paid experience. General admission to Oktoberfest remains free.
Buy Lee Canyon Oktoberfest Beer Garden Access
Food Trucks and Outdoor Activities
Food trucks will be available throughout Oktoberfest, along with family-friendly activities and opportunities to enjoy Lee Canyon’s outdoor recreation.
Visitors planning to spend more time at the resort can also stop by the Bristlecone Bar and other Lee Canyon dining spots while exploring the mountain.
The festival takes place during one of the most scenic times of year in the Spring Mountains. Lee Canyon’s September 29 media advisory noted that the aspens had already turned gold heading into Oktoberfest weekend.
Visitors can make a longer day of the trip by exploring Lee Canyon before the live music begins, with gates opening at 9:00 AM.
For more ideas around the mountain, our local’s guide to Mt. Charleston covers scenic drives, hiking, picnic areas and other places to explore throughout the Spring Mountains.
Parking at Lee Canyon Oktoberfest
Parking costs $20 per vehicle.
The parking fee is waived for guests who present a same-day bike park ticket or Bristlecone Skyway ticket purchased in advance. Guests with a valid bike park season pass also receive complimentary parking.
Because Oktoberfest is expected to draw visitors to Lee Canyon throughout the day, guests are encouraged to arrive early.
Is Lee Canyon Oktoberfest Free?
Yes. General admission to Lee Canyon Oktoberfest is free.
There is no admission charge to attend the festival or watch the live music. Additional costs apply for parking, beer garden admission, food and certain Lee Canyon recreation activities.
Lee Canyon Oktoberfest takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6725 Lee Canyon Road, Las Vegas, NV 89124. Gates open at 9:00 AM, with live music and the main Oktoberfest festivities running from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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