Celebrate Oktoberfest Muskoka: A fall festival of music, food & fun
- Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce
- Aug 27
- 3 min read
Updated: 11h
When autumn rolls around in Muskoka, the region is known for more than just its stunning fall foliage. This year, locals and visitors can raise a stein and enjoy the best of the season with Oktoberfest Muskoka. The annual festival that brings together local restaurants, breweries, and community groups to celebrate Bavarian traditions with a Muskoka twist.
Spread across multiple towns and venues, the festival highlights the region’s hospitality and encourages visitors to explore the region beyond summer. Its purpose is simple: to bring people together through food, drink, music, and fun while showcasing the best of Muskoka’s small business and tourism offerings.
So grab your dirndls and lederhosen, and get ready to eat, drink, and celebrate Bavarian-style at these can’t-miss Muskoka Oktoberfest events:
October 23, 2025 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Quality Inn
Start Oktoberfest Muskoka on an inspiring note at Damenfest! This uplifting morning event brings together women leaders and professionals from across the tourism sector for great conversation, connection, and a hearty breakfast prepared by Blake’s Memories of Muskoka. Along with networking, attendees will enjoy a thought-provoking panel discussion on fueling tourism and community growth, featuring industry trailblazers sharing their insights and experiences. Keg tapping ceremony to follow. Click here to save your spot!
Keg Tapping Ceremony
October 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Blake’s Memories of Muskoka
Preceded by Damenfest, the official Oktoberfest Muskoka Keg Tapping Ceremony is a free event that will take place at Blake’s Memories of Muskoka. With plenty of cheer and celebration, this symbolic first pour sets the tone for a week of music, food, and fun.
October 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Sawdust City Brewing
Dragtoberfest at Sawdust City Brewing brings together Muskoka Drag Royalty and the Bala Bay Divas for “The Biggest Wurst Show Ever!” Expect dazzling performances, vibrant costumes, and unstoppable energy as drag queens light up the stage with flair and sass. Click here to purchase tickets.
October 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Santa’s Village
Weiss Blau brings the pulsating energy of Oktoberfest straight to Santa’s Village Yule Lodge in Bracebridge. Join the acclaimed Bavarian-style party band for an unforgettable night of live oom-pah music and good-time vibes that bring Muskoka’s Oktoberfest spirit to life in truly festive fashion. Delicious German-inspired food catered by the chefs at Santa’s Village will be available for an extra fee. Click here to purchase tickets.
Farmer’s Market and Fun Fest
October 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Bala Community Centre
Discover the best of Oktoberfest Muskoka at a new event this year: the Farmers Market and Fun Fest in Bala! Shop local brewers, makers, and artisans, enjoy games and crafts, then head to the Legion for Bavarian bites and live music. A full day of community fun that’s free for all!
October 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Bracebridge Hall
Celebrate Oktoberfest Muskoka with the entire fam at Bracebridge Hall! Enjoy local live music, catered European eats, and activities for children and adults alike. Free admission – all are welcome. No registration required.
October 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Bracebridge Hall
Catch Feral Minks live at Bracebridge Hall as part of Oktoberfest Muskoka! Hailing from Kitchener, this electrifying Canadian rock band blends raw indie energy with edgy riffs, haunting synths, and anthemic melodies. Don’t miss their high-energy performance! Click here to purchase tickets.
Happy Wanderers at Royal Canadian Legion Bala
October 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Keep the Oktoberfest spirit alive with the lively sounds of the Happy Wanderers at the Bala Legion! This beloved band brings traditional tunes and infectious energy that will have you clapping, singing, and dancing along. It’s an Oktoberfest Muskoka tradition you won’t want to miss. Free admission – all are welcome. No registration required.
October 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Get ready to turn up the energy with The Golden Keys Party Band! Known for packing a punch of infectious energy into every performance, this dynamic group brings a perfect blend of Oktoberfest traditions and contemporary party anthems that are guaranteed to lift spirits and get the crowd dancing all night long. Click here to purchase tickets.
