Celebrate Oktoberfest in and Around Bellingham
A harvest festival celebrated since the early 1800s, Oktoberfest is traditionally held during the month of September in Germany. Here in the Northwest, we mix it up with some Oktoberfest events starting in September, and others held in October. Regardless of when they are held, Oktoberfest events are as good a reason as any to gather with friends over German-style lagers in the Biergarten.
Here’s where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Bellingham and Whatcom County in 2025. Prost!
October 4, 2025
Get ready to don your lederhosen and raise a stein at the Ferndale Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4th, from 5-10 pm! Join us for a night of Bavarian fun and festivities at our 21+ event, filled with music, dancing, a costume contest, and traditional Bavarian games. Indulge in delicious bites from our food truck and grab a pint of your favorite brew.
Tickets are ONLY $30! Your ticket includes entry to the event and two drink tickets, with additional drink tickets available for purchase. Make your Oktoberfest experience complete by adding on a commemorative glass stein for just $15 extra! Use it at the event and get to take home a piece of the celebration.
Here's the best part: This event is a fundraiser for the Ferndale Downtown Association, with all proceeds going directly to support Ferndale's local initiatives and community development. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of merriment and camaraderie. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night to remember! ️
October 11, 2025
Join us for a weekend of competition, brats, and Fall fun at Bellingham Training & Tennis Club. This event has all the excitement of a doubles tournament with Oktoberfest fun. This tournament is open to to public.
$40 Members | $50 Non-Members (+tax)
Entry deadline: October 4, 2025
Divisions: Men, Women, Mixed A's Division (combined NTRP 8.0 and up) B's Division (combined NTRP 7.0 to 7.5) C's Division (combined NTRP 6.5). Each division is limited to 8 teams. The first 8 teams to sign up will be entered into that division. Your entry on this form is date and time stamped. We will post on this form when a division is full. Each team is guaranteed 2 matches.
October 11, 2025
Get ready for a seaside celebration! The 5th Annual Blaine OysterFest is coming to downtown Blaine on Saturday, October 11th. This year, we're proud to coordinate with Blaine's Seaside Bash, a festival dedicated to celebrating community by the sea.
Prepare your taste buds for an incredible feast! We're serving up everything from a classic seafood boil and oyster bake to seafood tacos, scallops, grilled black cod, and smoked salmon. Feeling brave? Join in on the raw oyster slurping! It’s a full day of family-friendly fun with a vibrant atmosphere for everyone.
Enjoy live music from The Penny Stinkers from 4-7 PM and relax in our all-ages beer garden. Mark your calendars for a fantastic day of food, music, and community by the sea. Come Hungry, Leave Stuffed! For all the fun details, visit: https://www.draytonharboroysters.com/draytonharboroysterfest-2025
October 11 & 12
Head to the Deming Log Show Grounds this October for a festival benefitting the Busted Up Loggers Fund. Must be 21 to attend. The festival includes live music, dancing, Bavarian food, stein holding competition, free dry camping, and a free beer stein with admission! Learn more and call for tickets here.
October 2-26, 2025
Okay this isn't technically an Oktoberfest event but it is a festival in October...and you can always grab a beer from the Pickford's concession stand!
Now in its 18th year, Doctober is the largest documentary film festival in the Pacific Northwest, held annually in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA, against the backdrop of Mt. Baker and the North Cascades.
