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4 ways to celebrate Oktoberfest in Albuquerque (plus pictures of past Oktoberfests)

Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 1997

Dancers at a past Oktoberfest in Rio Rancho.

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Don your lederhosen and dirndls and raise your beer and shout, "Prost!" as Albuquerque's Oktoberfest celebrations continue late into October.

These four events and specials will bring the German experience to the city with bratwursts and pretzels, special drafts, and live music starting this Saturday.

Albuquerque Oktoberfest at Moonwalk

This immersive festival will offer bratwursts, pretzels and sauerkraut pair with a wide selection of traditional beers. This event is 21+ only.

LOCATION: Moonwalk 505 Central NW, 505-503-8777

DATE: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 30

COST: $14.99 + taxes and fees, tickets can be purchased online.


Albuquerque Oktoberfest at Rio Bravo Brewing Co.

Celebrate Oktoberfest and Rio Bravo Brewing's eighth anniversary with life music, Oktoberfest brews and German food.

LOCATION: Rio Bravo Brewing Co. LLC: 1912 Second NW, 505-900-3909

DATE: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 7

COST: Entry is free


Oktoberfest at the Brewhouse with Partizani Brass Band

Enjoy bratwursts, pretzels and beer while listening to live music on the patio featuring Partizani Brass Band. 2023 Mug Club members will receive a special treat.

LOCATION: Canteen Brewhouse: 2381 Aztec NE, 505-881-2737

DATE: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 8

COST: Entry is free


Melting Pot Oktober FondueFest

Melting Pot's Oktoberfest special offers Bavarian Beer Cheese Fondue, bratwursts and pretzel bread for dipping, accompanied by sauerkraut, choice of a salad and Black Forest Chocolate Fondue for dessert. A four-course meal option is also available with any three entrées from a set list.

LOCATION: 2201 Uptown Loop NE, 505-843-6358

DATE: Every Monday-Thursday through October 26

HOURS: 4-8:30 p.m.

COST: $51 for a three-course meal; $67 for a four-course meal

Past Oktoberfest celebrations

Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 1989

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Oktoberfest 1990

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Oktoberfest 1990

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Oktoberfest 1991

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Oktoberfest 1993

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 1997

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2001

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2002

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2002

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2003

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2008

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2008

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2012

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2012

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2012

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Moriarty Oktoberfest 2018

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Red River Oktoberfest 2019

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Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 1989
Oktoberfest 1990
Oktoberfest 1990
Oktoberfest 1991
Oktoberfest 1993
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 1997
Dancers at a past Oktoberfest in Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2001
Tom Felsch of Rio Rancho, participates in a Horn Blowing competition at the Oktoberfest in Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2002
With liter size beer mugs, John Morgan of Rio Rancho, left, his son-in-law Mike Sayward of Windham, Maine and friend Trey Baugh of Brunswick, Maine toast to Oktoberfest at the German celebration at the Rio Rancho Sports complex.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2002
Tom Schmidt of Albuquerque with the dance group Alpenlaender Schuhplattler Verein kicks high during the Oktoberfest celebration.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2003
Eric Strader fills a pitcher of beer for a customer at the Oktoberfest in Rio Rancho. Strader estimates they will go through about 60 kegs during the 3-day event, Warsteiner Pisner being the favorite.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2008
Oktoberfest was celebrated at the Santa Ana Star Center. Performing as the opening act was the band Swing Shift seen here with Jack Cutshall playing sax.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2008
Oktoberfest was celebrated at the Santa Ana Star Center. Pictured are husband and wife Liz and Mike Hacker arriving at the event.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2012
Frank Cabasier with the Die Polka Schlingel, "the polka rascals" polka band wears his beer keg hat while playing at the Rio Rancho Oktoberfest at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2012
Trey Bettesworth of Rio Rancho takes a drink of his beer as his friend Robert Long holds onto his at the Rio Rancho Oktoberfest at Haynes Park.
Rio Rancho Oktoberfest 2012
Deanne Harrison and Robert Moore get a order of brats, sauerkraut, red cabbage and German potato salad from the Dagmar's Restaurant & Strudel Haus booth at the Rio Rancho Oktoberfest at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho Saturday afternoon.
Moriarty Oktoberfest 2018
Red River Oktoberfest 2019
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