The 19th edition of the Montrose Oktoberfest is coming this Saturday to the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater at Cerise Park, from 1 to 5 p.m.
On tap will be beers from 15 different vendors, including a couple that haven’t been to the Montrose Oktoberfest before, according to the Black Canyon Homebrewers Association. Basecamp Brewery out of Grand Junction is one of the new additions.
“I’ve ordered good weather, and we are supposed to be in the 80s this weekend, so you’re welcome,” BCHA president Eric Svensen said. “It’s going to be good weather for sampling beers.”
Mojo Birds and Floodgate Operators will provide musical entertainment. There will also be a costume contest, stein hoisting, circus acts and more.
Tickets are $40 at MontroseBeerFest.com, or you can buy them for $50 on Saturday at the gate. Tickets allow you to sample as many beers as you like until the event is over. VIP tickets are $125.
If you’re not a drinker, there are plenty of other things to do at the Oktoberfest. Several food vendors will also be on hand.
“I think we had around 1,000 people last year,” said Svensen. “We are planning to have that many or more this year.”
Proceeds from the event go to benefit All Points Transit, which provides public transit in Montrose and some of the surrounding area. Oktoberfest is All Points Transit’s largest annual fundraiser.
The Black Canyon Homebrewers Association employs volunteers to attend to the event.
Justin Tubbs is the Montrose Business Times editor. He can be reached by email at justin@montrosebusinesstimes.com or by phone at 970-765-0915 or mobile at 254-246-2260.
