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Oktoberfest Cortez returns to Parque de Vida September 26

The free family festival runs noon to 6 p.m. with live music, food, breweries and kids' activities.

Oktoberfest Cortez poster: Saturday, September 26, noon to 6 p.m., Parque de Vida, with bands, food, beer, activities and free admission
Poster: Oktoberfest Cortez, via City of Cortez

The following is a news release from the City of Cortez, posted August 31, 2026.

Four Corners! You’re invited to join us for the annual Oktoberfest Cortez in Cortez, Colorado, on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Mark your calendars for this free family event, with kids’ activities all day long, live music, great food, outstanding breweries, and a vendor line-up you don’t want to miss. Come show off your beer stein and grab your lederhosen and be part of this fun-filled day.

Saturday, September 26 12pm-6pm Parque de Vida Cortez, Colorado

For details, including schedule of events, vendors, and music lineup, please visit: https://oktoberfestcortez.com/

FREE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING: Mildred Road/Road 26 and the Parque De Vida parking lot on Mildred Road.

Parking Lots at the City of Cortez Buildings: Cortez Recreation Center, Cortez Public Library, Cortez Municipal Outdoor Pool and on North Park Street in front of the Cortez Police Department. Additional parking is available at the Cortez BMX track parking lot on Empire Street and at the Colorado Welcome Center lot on the corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. (both include accessible parking)

Source: City of Cortez News Flash

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