Oktoberfest Weekend

Join us at Bow Market for a full weekend of Oktoberfest celebrations September 11–13, 2026. We’re stretching the lederhosen across THREE DAYS this year, with competitions, live music, games, beer, pretzels, and plenty of reasons to raise a stein. Whether you're here for the competition, the music, the run, or simply the very important cultural practice of drinking Fest Lager and eating pretzels, Oktoberfest at Bow Market is the place to be. FRIDAY — STEIN HOLDING We’re kicking off Oktoberfest with our annual Stein Holding Competition, now with separate Damen & Herren divisions.Last year we put everyone in the same competition. This year, by popular demand, we’re splitting things up and finding out who can hold a full stein the longest in each division.Come compete, cheer on your friends, and witness the ancient German tradition of watching your pals suffer for glory. SATURDAY — FEST ALL DAY Saturday is for live music, Oktoberfest games, and settling in for the long haul.Grab a pretzel. Grab a Fest Lager. Challenge your friends to a game. Dance to some live music. Repeat as necessary. SUNDAY — LEDERHOSEN LAGER RUN End the weekend the only reasonable way: running between breweries.Our Lederhosen Lager Run takes you through the Somerville brewery scene before bringing everyone back to Bow Market for the grand finale: beer, pretzels, and a well-earned celebration. ALL WEEKEND LONG Fest Lager and Pretzels Live music Oktoberfest games & competitions Three glorious days of nonsense & shenanigans