ilani Oktoberfest Returns From October 11-12
Oktoberfest has come to a close in Munich, but Oktoberfest festivities continue on here in the Pacific Northwest. This coming weekend, ilani Resort will host its annual Oktoberfest on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12.
At the ilani Oktoberfest, attendees can meander their way through a array of German, international and local beers while feasting on traditional Bavarian dishes from local vendors. All the while celebrating the fall festival from the comfort of ilani’s acclaimed entertainment center and the picturesque rooftop.
ilani Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday evening at 7:00pm with the keg-tapping and a Bavarian dinner. The O’Zapft Dinner showcases authentic German cuisine with local and international beers to celebrate this favorite German festival. Dinner starts at 7:00pm in the Cowlitz Ballroom, and tickets are $79 per person.
Then on Saturday, ilani Oktoberfest’s main event takes place over two sessions in the Biergarten, hosted on the ilani parking garage rooftop. The festive environment combines beer, wine, seltzer and spirit samples with authentic Bavarian foods, lively music, contests, games and more. Two sessions are available: session one takes place from Noon – 3:00pm., and session two runs from 4:00 – 7:00pm. Tickets are $29 per person or for designated drivers, $10.
Tickets and information for ilani Oktoberfest events are available at ilaniresort.com/oktoberfest.
ilani is located on the Cowlitz Reservation just north of Vancouver, Washington in Ridgefield. The casino and resort offers nearly 400,000 total square feet that now includes a luxury hotel with deluxe amenities, more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 20 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.
For more information, visit ilaniresort.com and follow ilani on Facebook, X and Instagram.
ilani – 1 Cowlitz Way – Ridgefield, WA
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.