White Mountain Oktoberfest

3-Day Celebration

Get a taste of the Bavarian Alps.

October 10 - 12

Governor Adams Lodge base area

Oktoberfest Kickoff

A Pre-Prost Party

The party starts on Friday.

Join us for an afternoon and evening of pre-Oktoberfest activities, like:

Axe Throwing
Channel your inner lumberjack with a mobile axe throwing station. Instructors share their knowledge to help you hit the bullseye (ages 18+).
Live Music
Enjoy the sounds of live music as you take in the mountain views. Grab a spot, settle in, and enjoy the show.

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On Tap

Free Fall Games
A full lineup of free, fun games and activities for all ages, with all-time classics like Stein Hoisting, Oompah Chairs, Root Beer Toss & Keg Toss contests.
The Paul Bunyan Room
Adults ages 21+ enjoy a variety of Samuel Adams seasonal beers, plus shandies and ciders from Angry Orchard and Truly. White Mountain Oktoberfest steins are available.
Live Music
The hills will be alive with the sound of Oompah music. Guests will clap along and dance to polkas, waltzes, and other German-style favorites.

Family Friendly

Daily Activities

Each day there are a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, like:

Axe Throwing
Channel your inner lumberjack with a mobile axe throwing station. Instructors share their knowledge to help you hit the bullseye (ages 18+).
Face Painting
Add a splash of color to your day with face painting. Great for kids (and kids at heart).
Live Chainsaw Wood Carving
Catch the excitement as a chainsaw carving artist turns raw wood into forest creatures, right before your eyes.
Animal Exhibit
A naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will introduce you to live animals and share what makes them an important part of the ecosystem (Sunday only).

Exclusive Beer Experience

Samuel Adams Beer College

Sam is bringing the brewery to the mountain.

Join Samuel Adams an interactive beer experience where you’ll taste, sip and discover what makes great beer great—from hops and malt to ales and lagers, with tips to help you taste like a true beer pro.

Because it's Oktoberfest, we're pulling out some seriously special beers.

Come thirsty, curious, and ready to experience a little taste of the brewery without leaving the mountain. Then you'll get a special surprise at the end.

Raise your stein and join us for an Oktoberfest experience unique to the White Mountains. Prost!