The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Town of Sahuarita will host the Sahuarita Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The event runs 5–8:30 p.m. at Sahuarita Lake Park and offers free admission.
Food and Beer Selection
Local vendors will serve bratwurst, pretzels, gingerbread cookies, vegan schnitzel, and custom Oktoberfest-inspired drinks. Featured food partners include Haus of Brats, Papa’s Pretzels, The Desert Rose Mobile, and Lovin Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant.
The beer garden will highlight German classics and local craft beers such as Paulaner Munich Lager, Warsteiner Oktoberfest, Radeberger Pils, and Pueblo Vida’s Festbier Hef.
Live Music and Performances
Retro Polka 7 will provide traditional polka and swing sets. Accordionist Peter Kron will perform, while Lajkonik Tucson presents folk dances with a workshop for guests.
Games and Family Fun
Festival contests include the Sahuarita Sausage Toss at 6:15 p.m. and the first Stein Holding Challenge at 7:15 p.m. Families can join Pumpkin Bowling, Pretzel Toss, and cookie decorating. A free photo booth and youth art activities round out the night.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
- Time: 5–8:30 p.m.
- Place: Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita
- Admission: Free
Parking is available on-site, with overflow at Anza Trail Park and along Camino Lago Azul. Guests should bring blankets or chairs for amphitheater seating
For more information, visit saaca.org/sahuarita-oktoberfest.html.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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