Oktoberfest in Muskoka is back and better than ever this year! With tasty craft brews, live music, and great eats, Muskoka is the place to celebrate all things beer. Drink, dance, eat and sing your heart out October 25th & 26th!
The Tapping of the Keg Ceremony will take place at Christie’s Mill Inn and Spa on Monday, October 21. Come and enjoy the Kick Off Party starting at 1:30 pm featuring live music by The Happy Wanderers.
Oktoberfest Muskoka is a music, culinary and beer festival that take places each October in participating breweries and restaurants across Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes and Southeast Georgian Bay.
Each night, musicians and entertainers perform in participating restaurants and breweries across Muskoka! Participating restaurants provide traditional Oktoberfest features such as Sausages, Pretzels, Potato Pancakes, Sauerkraut, Spätzle and more – all with a Muskoka spin!
Contest
You could win a two-night stay at the Bala Bay Inn along with a host of other goodies to match the season you decide to visit in. Two nights any time (availability dependent). The Prize package includes 2 day passes to the Muskoka Beer Spa and a Wine and Fondue Experience from Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery!
Winner will be announced Monday, October 28 and you can redeem up until Thanksgiving 2025.
Brew Baus
Get on the bus. The Brew Baus! Ride around town with stops at four local breweries! During this approximately 4 hour long tour you’ll be making stops at 4 of our local breweries to take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Oktoberfest Muskoka! Included in your ticket price is a safe ride, a take home Oktoberfest Muskoka camping mug, and a free fill at each of our participating breweries! Choose from our two central pick-up/drop-off locations and keep the party going post-tour at Bracebridge Barrelhouse’s signature Oktoberfest event, BRATS, BEERNUTS & BREWS, or take in Sawdust City’s Saturday night live music line-up! Happy Oktoberfesting! Zigge zagge, zigge zagge, hoi hoi hoi! Remember to think ahead and arrange a safe ride home with one of our local travel services, including Muskoka Lakes Taxi (705-205-8888) and Torrance Taxi (705-358-2122) ; or another company, friend, or family member in your area!
The Breweries
Die Brauereien
Muskoka is making quite a name for itself on the craft beer scene with five of Ontario’s best breweries creating top brews. Be sure to stop in and sample some of their offerings!
During Oktoberfest Muskoka, select breweries will provide tours, partner with local chefs, retail vendors, food trucks etc. to pair their beer with locally sourced products, ingredients and menus.
In Huntsville Canvas Brewing Co has sample beers and other cocktails in their taproom.
The Food
Das Essen
Get ready for some eclectic specials and traditional Oktoberfest eats at some uniquely Muskokan local dining spots. Enjoy soft pretzels with inhouse-made cheddar ale sauce, pretzels and cheese, bratwurst on a bun, rouladen, black forest cake reuben, a schnitzel dinner and so much more to be announced! Wash that down with a 32oz stein of beer to celebrate Oktoberfest the right way.
Clear Lake Brewing Co.: Come enjoy the daily Oktoberfest Menu – Pea Soup with Crispy Bacon and Buttery Garlic Crouton; Sausage Burger with Cranberry Aioli, sauerkraut, beer cheese and arugula on a pretzel bun; Oktoberfest Platter includes soft Pretzel, Pickle Spears, Beer cheese and dijon mayo.
Lakeside Bala Restaurant: Join Lakeside Bala on either Friday or Saturday for their delicious Oktoberfest-inspired dish, Schweinshaxe (Crispy German Pork Knuckle with Beer Gravy)!
Muskoka Brewery: Taps into the season with German Festbier – available on draft and in 568ml stein-sized cans! Pair it with Bavarian sourdough pretzels and cheesy beer dip in the taproom, or grab a bite from the smoked BBQ food truck partners, Front St BBQ.
Muskoka Bay Resort-Cliffside Restaurant: Executive Chef Thomas Krieger is German and from the Bavarian region: his dishes will be very authentic! Menu: Handmade Bratwurst Sausage & Sauerkraut – $19 Slow Roasted Pork Roast with Bread Dumpling and Braised Red Cabbage – $29 They will also have German beer available for sale!
Santa’s Village: Come celebrate with at Santa’s Village Oktoberfest Fest Haus from 6pm to 11pm. There will be live music and dancing. Enjoy a Bavarian Buffet featuring Schnitzel, cabbage rolls, sausages, roast chicken, strudel and many more German delights. Price is $49.95 per person. Please reserve your seats online or email us at events@santasvillage.ca
Port Carling Legion: Stop at the Port Carling Legion Saturday 6:30pm- 8:30pm enjoy Schnitzel or sausage on a bunch, German coleslaw, German potato salad, German black forest dessert and coffee, tea, juice, water. Listen to the live music of Mr. D and Polka Kings. $5 at the door
Sawdust City Brewing Co.:Will be offering Brews: Amber Lager & Fireglow Czech Dark Lager and Schnitzel & Beer feature for the weekend of October 25-27 Feature: Schnitzel on a bun with fries or salad also including braised red cabbage and garlic aioli.
Rawley Resort: Enjoy the Oktoberfest Menu at Rawley Resort Friday and Saturday.
Bratwurst & Prezel: House-made pretzel with mustard, served with Bratwurst sausage. Pork Schnitzel: House-made pork schnit\el with mushroom gravy, served with German potato salad & braised red cabbage.
The Foundry: With HostLake of Bays Brewing Friday – Lake of Bays Brewing is bringing the party to the Speakeasy inside Muskoka Foundry. LIVE MUSIC: Traditional Oktoberfest Oom Pah music by Weiss Blau Band! Direct from KW Oktoberfest, the biggest Oktoberfest outside of Germany! Party all night with opening bands, followed by Weiss Blau playing 9pm to 1am.
Santa’sVillage:Come celebrate with at Santa’s Village Oktoberfest Fest Haus from 6pm to 11pm. There will be live music by Simcoe Muskoka’s own Dylan Lock and dancing. Enjoy a Bavarian Buffet featuring Schnitzel, cabbage rolls, sausages, roast chicken, strudel and many more German delights. Price is $49.95 per person. Please reserve your seats online or email us at events@santasvillage.ca
Lakeside Bala come and enjoy the dining special and the live music of Christina Hutt.
Bala Bay Innwill be featuring the live music of The Happy Wanderers.
Sawdust City Brewing Co.:Muskoka Pride Drag Show 7pm-9pm Featuring: Lady Stitch, Champagne Top’Her, Jessica Lee, Iona House, Sam Witch, Amity Deville,Istealya Heart, Bobby Withawhy, and James P. Rick. with D.J. Michelle Emson No cover charge. Please tip the performers, purchase raffle tickets, and support Sawdust City Brewery.
The Hook and Ladder – Balawill be offering a Oktoberfest food item and you will enjoy the live music Emma Clendenan.
Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville is hosting a full weekend of fun! Festivities include a lively welcome reception, German-inspired culinary creations, live music, a cooking demo, scenic hike and an evening beer garden. Of course all of these activities are perfectly paired with an Oktoberfest pint. Join us for a weekend of indulgence, entertainment, and relaxation that only Muskoka (& beer) can offer. You can also enjoy Oktoberfest in Muskoka-inspired feature dishes Saturday evening at Compass Grill & Lounge.
Bracebridge Hall:SATURDAY from Noon – 5 PM head to Bracebridge Hall for a festive afternoon that includes Family-friendly games for all ages. Live music by the HopHeads Oktoberfest themed food by the Saucy Muskokan Whether you’re here for the music, food, or festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to experience Oktoberfest in downtown Bracebridge!
Port Carling Legion is hosting live music from Mr. D and the Polka Kings – 6:30-830pm. Enjoy Food specials with $5 fee at the door.
Christie’s Mill Inn & Spa in Port Severn has a tasty menu with pretzels, cabbage rolls, Bratwurst, Goulash and so much more. Pair your meal with tasty German brews.
Muskoka is the vacation destination for fun all year round! Muskoka is especially a great place to experience Oktoberfest because of its beautiful scenery. Enjoy the bright and bustling craft beer culture while surrounded by the complimenting bright autumn colours, rushing waterfalls and endless photo opportunities to document those memories.
