ABOUT US

Yarra Valley Oktoberfest is proudly one of Victoria’s most loved beer festivals, delivered by Melbourne Presents.

Since 2017, we’ve celebrated the Munich inspired festival on the last Saturday in October, in Lilydale, the gateway to the Yarra Valley in Victoria’s outer east.

Yarra Valley Oktoberfest is more than beautifully crafted German beer, it’s a celebration of culture, music, cuisine and is a tradition for many festival goers each year.

Entertaining 1,100 guests in our first year, Yarra Valley Oktoberfest now attracts over 2,000 fans and is proudly a safe, fun, community event.

The event features 12 performers across two stages, with roving entertainment, free drink samples and on-stage competitions.

Yarra Valley Oktoberfest is so much more than a beer festival, it’s a community celebration. Join us on Sat 25 October 2025, we’d love to Prost with you.

LINE UP

2025 Set times are still being finalised, however you can expect to see:

Main Stage (inside)

Global Grooves Schunkel Trio

DJ Perri Lee, Gerald Spranza (percussion), Jarryd Lees (sax)

Roving

Ale Capones

Beer Garden (outside)

Flaming Moes

BEER

Yarra Valley Oktoberfest imports traditional Oktoberfest beers, alongside some seasonal brews, and local favourites. Final beer line up to come, here’s the 2024 tap list: Hofbräu, Paulaner, Bitburger, Erdinger, Schöfferhofer, Hop Hen and Two Bays.

NOT BEER

Not into beer? No worries. We have a selection of sparkling wine, red and white wine, cocktails, cider and ready to drink beverages. Plus non-alcoholic beer, water and soft drinks.

We cater to coeliacs with TWØBAYS Pale Ale Gluten Free on tap, Napoleone Apple Cider plus a selection of wine and cocktails that are gluten free.

Food vendors provide gluten free options, and you are welcome to bring gluten free snacks into the event if you let us know prior.

GLUTEN FREE

Yarra Valley Oktoberfest is located at the Lilydale Showgrounds, inside the Jean Eales Pavilion and adjoining David Wilkinsons Pavilion at 27-33 Market Street, Lilydale.

TRAIN & bus - Lilydale station is just 400m from the gates

car - limited street parking available. Recommend using public transport

ride share and taxis - pre-order as limited availability in the area during peak times

private shuttle - organise your own private shuttle and get dropped at the gates

getting there

Yarra Valley Oktoberfest is an adults only event. Whilst we encourage families to attend, you must be over 18 years. This is to ensure the safety of all festival goers and honours our liquor license. Valid Australian ID must be shown at the gate if you look under 25 years or requested by security. Failure to provide sufficient ID will not permit you access to the event. Strictly no kids or babies.

In future years we endeavour to grow and provide safe opportunities and activites for minors, however we are not quite there yet and this is something we do properly.

18+ years only

Have fun in front of the crowd and participate in our competitions. Great prizes up for grabs from our partners.

Competitions include best table / wine barrel name, best dressed, pretzel eating (quickest) and stein holding (longest time).

To enter, pop your name down on the sign up form near the stage, or be one of the first to put your hand up when competitions are announced my the emcee.

competitions

We keep the ticket price as low as we can to ensure the event is accessible. In saying that, there are huge costs associated with staging a one day event, that your regular watering hole does not have to cover (security, toilets, medical, furniture hire the list goes on).

what’s included

Oktoberfest tickets - provide access into the event. This is all areas access, with free drink samples, competitions and entertainment.

Reserved wine barrels - come with four stools and are located inside the beer hall and outside in the beer garden. Best locations are given to the early birds. Tickets are to be purchased separately for wine barrel reservations.

Reserved Table Outside - Tables come with 8 x Oktoberfest tickets and a large reserved picnic table that seats 8-10 people. Outside tables are located outside, with limited shade. These tables have premium viewing of the outdoor stage, and close access to both bars and stalls.

Reserved Table Inside - Tables come with 8 x Oktoberfest tickets and a large wooden table with bench seats for 8 - 10 people. Inside tables are located in the beer hall with premium viewing of the main stage and competitions. These tables sell out quickly.