Oktoberfest in Stowe, VermontPut on your Lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest in Stowe, Vermont. From stein-holding competitions and German jigs to liters of lagers, here's everything you need to know about Oktoberfest in Stowe!AuthorsPeterTaras
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Festivities

von Trapp Brewing & Bierhall
If you're going to attend one Oktoberfest event, this is it. Vermont's beloved Inseldudler band plays year after year and the Trachten (traditional Oktoberfest outfits) contests are not to be missed. And of course, there's the U.S. Steinholding Association competition. Men and women will fight for the title to see who can hold their stein full of 1 liter of beer the longest.
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Green Mountain Inn
Oktoberfest kicks off the last Friday of September. This Stowe staple starts Oktoberfest with live music, dancing, beer, and brats. It's a great hotel, too, if you're looking to stay local and not venture out.
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Waterfront Park
The crown jewel of Vermont’s Oktoberfest scene is about 40 minutes from Stowe at the Burlington Waterfront. Go here for a lively event featuring the state's best breweries, food vendors (with warm chewy pretzels), and live entertainment.
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Stowe Mountain Resort
For those seeking an Oktoberfest experience with a smidge of adventure, head to Mount Snow. Every year, the mountain resort hosts festivities, including a 5K run incorporating beer pitstops, making it a fun challenge for active participants.
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Breweries

The Alchemist Brewery
For Alchemist Brewery, Oktoberfest means two things: light and dark beers in the styles of Pilsner and Schwarzbier. You can expect more of the seasonal releases from one of Vermont's most prestigious breweries.
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Idletyme
Some pubs pride themselves on IPAs, others maybe their sours. Idletyme prides itself on having an array of tasty German Lagers, perfect for getting you into the Oktoberfest mood.
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Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Craving an amazing pretzel, some pub snacks, and over a dozen beers on draft to choose from? Check out Lawson's, about a 30-minute drive from Stowe. A favorite is their fully loaded charcuterie board featuring Von Trapp Farmstead cheeses, Babette's Table cured salami, Green Mountain Smokehouse brat, prosciutto, raw honeycomb, and Red Hen bread.
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The Vermont Pub & Brewery
Greg Noonan, the founder of Vermont Pub and Brewery in nearby Burlington, and author of “Brewing Lager Beer Guide" opened Vermont's first brewpub and paved the way for some of the state's and nation's greatest microbrewers. If you're looking to pay your respects to great beer, brewers, and breweries, this is a must-visit for your Oktoberfest festivities. Just about a 40-minute drive from Stowe in Burlington.
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Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour
Still thirsty for more? Have a guided tour in Burlington by a local and visit a handful of Vermont's top breweries including First Republic, Queen City, and Zero Gravity.
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Eats

The Main Dining Room at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
This meal will make you feel like you were transported to Austria! Go with the Wienerschnitzel. Give their pretzel board, duck confit poutine, and Vermont cheese board a try as you sit back and admire at the beautiful Green Mountains with highlander cows roaming the countryside nearby.
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Swiss Fondue By Heinz
Let's learn some new words below. And make sure you try all 3 here! Gluhwein: Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is a warm alcoholic drink usually made with red wine. Raclette: A warm and hearty dish based on heating cheese and scraping off the melted part, then typically served with boiled potatoes. Bundnerfleisch: This thinly sliced smoked beef originating in the the mountains of Switzerland has become a sought-after delicacy throughout Germany.
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Matterhorn
Holidays bring out the best in this bar as a major part of the town in Stowe shuts down early for Okto. This is a good alternative if you're looking to keep the party going late into the night.
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Stays

von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
This European-style lodge is the perfect place to stay for Oktoberfest. The hotel sits up high on 2,600 acres and overlooks the town of Stowe.
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Innsbruck Inn at Stowe
This Alpine-style hotel is close to both the ski area and main part of town.
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Field Guide Lodge
This cozy and stylish hotel is close to town plus it has a guest lounge with a fireplace, vintage games, and hanging out space.
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