About this Event
Experience Oktoberfest the Tom's way! Raise your stein and test your strength in a competition and win a prize! Don't forget to show off your best dirndl, lederhosen, and yodel and find out how many brats you can eat within 5 minutes.
Each ticket contains a gift bag with Oktoberfest goodies! If you enter the bratwurst eating competition, you get a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Denver Oktoberfest on 9/25-9/27! Winner is announced on 9/21/2026.
Terms and Conditions: Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of entry. Sweepstakes begin at 4:00pm ET on Friday, September 11, 2026 and ends at 10:00pm ET on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Void where prohibited by law. Admission to Tom'sToberfest is required to attend the event. Eligible attendees who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older may have the opportunity to voluntarily participate in designated skill-based competitions, subject to availability and the Official Contest Rules. Contest winners will be determined solely based on competition performance and the published judging and/or objective scoring criteria. No winner will be selected by random drawing, lottery, or other element of chance.
The Grand prize includes: (i) two (2) round-trip coach class airfare tickets from a major airport in the contiguous United States to Denver, CO; (ii) one (1) standard hotel room (double occupancy) for a total of three nights at a hotel selected by Tom's Watch Bar; and (iii) two (2) VIP packages to Denver Oktoberfest for 9/25-9/27.
Exact travel dates, accommodations, and tickets are subject to availability and determined at Tom’s Watch Bar’s sole discretion. Payment of event admission does not guarantee participation in any competition or selection as a winner. Event admission is for access to Tom'sToberfest; prizes are awarded solely based on performance in the applicable skill-based competition. No purchase of alcoholic beverages is required to participate or win. Alcohol consumption is not part of the competition and will not be considered in determining any winner. Participation is subject to all eligibility requirements, competition procedures, capacity limitations, prize restrictions, and the Official Contest Rules. Tom’s Watch Bar: 720 S Colorado Blvd, Suite S750, Denver, CO 80246.
Friday Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Yodeling Contest
Info: Step up to the mix and show off your best yodel for a chance to win a prize! Contestants will be judged for their vocal ability and creativity in this fun , Oktoberfest inspired competition! The crowd will be the judges, crowning the best yodeler in the city! Open to everyone but spots are limited to 8 participants, so bring your best and get ready to make some noise!
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Bratwurst Eating Competition
Info: Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest showdown! Think you can be the ultimate bratwurst champion? Enter this 5 minute race to eat as many bratwursts as you can! There's limited slots available, 5 men and 5 women, to take the title and a prize! Bring your appetite and see how many brats you can eat within 5 minutes.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Costume Contest
Info: Show off your Oktoberfest spirit and bring your best look to the best dressed costume contest! Check in with the emcee/host at 9pm before judging and then showcase your best Bavarian outfits. Give the crowd a quick OOTD of your costume and tell them why your outfit is the best! The crowd will judge based off a mix of originality, creativity, and attention to detail. Winners will win a prize, so show off your boldest Bavarian outfit!
Saturday Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Bratwurst Eating Competition
Info: Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest showdown! Think you can be the ultimate bratwurst champion? Enter this 5 minute race to eat as many bratwursts as you can! There's limited slots available, 5 men and 5 women, to take the title and a prize! Bring your appetite and see how many brats you can eat within 5 minutes.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Yodeling Contest
Info: Step up to the mix and show off your best yodel for a chance to win a prize! Contestants will be judged for their vocal ability and creativity in this fun , Oktoberfest inspired competition! The crowd will be the judges, crowning the best yodeler in the city! Open to everyone but spots are limited to 8 participants, so bring your best and get ready to make some noise!
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Costume Contest
Info: Show off your Oktoberfest spirit and bring your best look to the best dressed costume contest! Check in with the emcee/host at 9pm before judging and then showcase your best Bavarian outfits. Give the crowd a quick showcase of your costume and tell them why your outfit is the best! The crowd will judge based off a mix of originality, creativity, and attention to detail. Winners will win a prize, so bring your boldest and showstopping Bavarian outfit!
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
Sunday Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Bratwurst Eating Competition
Info: Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest showdown! Think you can be the ultimate bratwurst champion? Enter this 5 minute race to eat as many bratwursts as you can! There's limited slots available, 5 men and 5 women, to take the title and a prize! Bring your appetite and see how many brats you can eat within 5 minutes.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Yodeling Contest
Info: Step up to the mix and show off your best yodel for a chance to win a prize! Contestants will be judged for their vocal ability and creativity in this fun , Oktoberfest inspired competition! The crowd will be the judges, crowning the best yodeler in the city! Open to everyone but spots are limited to 8 participants, so bring your best and get ready to make some noise!
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Costume Contest
Info: Show off your Oktoberfest spirit and bring your best look to the best dressed costume contest! Check in with the emcee/host at 9pm before judging and then showcase your best Bavarian outfits. Give the crowd a quick showcase of your costume and tell them why your outfit is the best! The crowd will judge based off a mix of originality, creativity, and attention to detail. Winners will win a prize, so bring your boldest and showstopping Bavarian outfit!
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Steinhoisting
Info: Test your strength against the competition in our Steinhoisting competition! Hold 2 full 40 oz steins straight out in front of you and outlast your competitors. Limited to 5 men and 5 women. Grab two steins. Hold on tight. Become a champion. Win a prize! PROST!
Event venue & nearby stays
Tom's Watch Bar - Sacramento, 414 K Street, Sacramento, United States
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