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Sat 17 Oct

Oktoberfest 2026 at Queen of the West

Name: Oktoberfest 2026
Start: 2026-10-17T12:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-10-17T23:00:00+11:00
Location: Queen of the West

Join us for Bavarian food, German beer, live entertainment as Queen of the West transforms into a traditional Oktoberfest beer hall.

Hosted by Geelong Hospitality Group

When

Sat 17 Oct

12:00pm–11:00pm

Where

Queen of the West

Geelong West

Price

$33–$86

Good for

Everyone

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About this event

Oktoberfest at Queen of the West brings a proper German knees-up to Geelong West, complete with steins, schnitzels and plenty of laughs. If you love a lively afternoon in the sun with friends and don’t mind a bit of healthy competition, this is the place to be this October.

Event details from Geelong Hospitality Group

Join us for Bavarian food, German beer, live entertainment as Queen of the West transforms into a traditional Oktoberfest beer hall.

SATURDAY: OKTOBERFEST PARTY IN THE BEER GARDEN (18+)

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Pull on your lederhosen or dirndl and enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest experience featuring:

German beers & specialty drinks
Live German music and entertainment
German DJ from the evening onwards
Authentic Bavarian food
Long communal beer hall seating
Oktoberfest competitions throughout the day

Competitions

Longest Stein Hold Competition ($200 prize)
Pretzel Toss Competition
Yodelling Competition
Best dressed ($250)

OKTOBERFEST AFTERPARTY

SATURDAY: GERMAN TECHNO PARTY (18+) – FREE

7:00pm – 12:00am

SUNDAY: FAMILY OKTOBERFEST

12:00pm – 5:00pm

A relaxed family afternoon packed with entertainment for all ages.

Enjoy:

Face Painting
Jumping Castle
Pretzel Rod Race
Bavarian Yard Games
Bavarian Craft Activities
Live music
German food and drinks

TICKETS

Saturday Entry + Beer Stein: $30

Includes:

Saturday Entry 12-5pm
German Beer on arrival

Saturday Oktoberfest Experience (Entry + Pork Knuckle): $80

Includes:

Saturday Entry 12-5pm
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
German Beer on arrival
Schweinshaxe: 1kg Pork Knuckle with mash, sauerkraut & jus (serves 2-3 people)

Sunday Oktoberfest Family Friendly

Family-friendly entry to all Sunday entertainment and activities. Book via our website for Sunday bookings

FOOD MENU

Schweinshaxe (1kg Pork Knuckle with mash, sauerkraut & jus) – $50
Wiener Schnitzel with Bavarian Potato Salad – $34
Bratwurst Roll – $28
Currywurst & Chips – $28
Giant Bavarian Pretzel – $10

Dress Code

Traditional Oktoberfest attire is highly encouraged!

Dust off your lederhosen, dirndl, or your favourite Bavarian-inspired outfit and get into the Oktoberfest spirit.

Important Information

Saturday is an 18+ event.
Sunday is family-friendly.
Tickets are limited and pre-booking is recommended.

Prost!

We can’t wait to celebrate Oktoberfest with you at Queen of the West!

Good to know

Written by AI from the event details · Updated 2 months ago

Queen of the West’s beer garden is a favourite on Pakington Street, especially when the weather’s good and the crowd is up for a bit of fun. The pub’s blend of local regulars and out-of-towners means there’s always a friendly, relaxed energy, and their spin on classic German fare usually hits the spot. Every year, Oktoberfest draws out the best costumes, with people really leaning in to the spirit, so it’s as much about the people-watching as it is the beer. This one’s perfect for anyone after a casual, rowdy afternoon with mates-think lively communal tables and contests that get everyone involved. Compared to Melbourne’s bigger Oktoberfest events, the Geelong West setting feels welcoming and a little less hectic, plus you can stick around for the evening techno party or bring the family back for the Sunday session.

Insider tip

It’s outdoors so bring a jacket; Geelong weather can turn quickly.