Autumn Beer Events and Biergartens in the Willamette Valley
For fans of quality craft beer, there may be no finer time of year than September and October.
End-of-summer hop harvests lead to tap lists laden with fresh-hop beers and a calendar that's chock-full of local Oktoberfest celebrations: You'll find most breweries churning out smooth-drinking seasonal lagers, including dunkels, Märzens, and more. (And, of course, pumpkin beers have their fans.)
So if you're looking to enjoy the seasonal bounty—whether at a local Oktoberfest celebration, broader beer festival, or local biergarten—here's a guide to making the most of fall throughout the Willamette Valley.
TopWire Takes Root in the Willamette Valley
When: Open Thursday through Sunday through the end of October
Where: TopWire Hop Project, 8668 Crosby Road NE, Woodburn
In 2020, the long-running Crosby Hop Farm opened TopWire Hop Project—a summertime beer garden where visitors can hang out in the midst of a hop field while sipping brews crafted from ingredients grown on that very farm.
Learn more about TopWire Hop Project and the history of growing hops in the Willamette Valley.
When: 12-8 p.m. September 20
Where: Jaycee Bullpen, 4258 Park Ave., Saint Paul
The long-running, family-friendly Hops and Heritage Festival celebrates Independence's history as one of the top hop-growing communities in the United States. Events throughout the festival include craft beer tastings, live music, children's activities, local food vendors, a Jeep car show, and more.
Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Beergarden
When: Sept. 20-Oct. 5, 2025
Where: Beergarden, 777 W. 6th Ave., Eugene
Eugene-based taproom and food cart pod Beergarden is throwing a 17-day Oktoberfest celebration—complete with custom glassware, German-inspired food, live music from local and regional acts, and more. Of course, beer is the star of the show—and Beergarden will spotlight a different brewery and new brews each day of the celebration, with beers from Pacific Northwest craft breweries and German stalwarts alike.
Oktoberfest in McMinnville
When: Sept. 19-21, 2025
Where: Yamhill County Fairgrounds, McMinnville
The Yamhill County Fairgrounds will host three days of Oktoberfest fun this September. The family-friendly event includes a curated lineup of local and regional craft beers, barbecue dishes to purchase, upbeat live music, local vendors, and other fun attractions.
Photo by Molly Bermea and courtesy of Visit Corvallis
2 Towns Ciderhouse celebrates yet another fall season with its annual Harvest Party on October 4, 2025, in Corvallis.
Visitors can choose among dozens of craft beverages on tap—including cider, cocktails, hard tea, seltzer, and more—while enjoying live music, fresh fare from local food trucks, cidery tours, and other fun attractions (like a photo booth and raffle).
To celebrate the changing season, Block 15 Brewing will host its Bloktoberfest event on Oct. 17-18, 2025, in the heart of downtown Corvallis.
Admission to the weekend-long festival includes live music, German-style beer from Block 15, games and contests, German fare and cuisine from local food carts. It all takes place under a tent to protect festival-goers from the elements.
Photo by Isabella Medina and courtesy of Visit Corvallis
