Name: Big Dog's DOGtoberfest Beer & Music Festival!
Start: 2026-10-24T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-24T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Big Dog's Brewing Company

Come enjoy the great tradition of an Oktoberfest celebration with the charm of an Ol' Wisconsin brat cookout!
About this Event

Sample 45+ Independent Craft Beers!
Enter The Halloween Costume Contests (Humans and Dogs Too!)
Chow Down on Wisconsin-Style Brats & Other Tasty Food Choices!
Dance to Live Classic Rock and Island Reggae Music!
Win Raffles & Giveaways!
Help Raise Money for Charity!

BUY NOW AND SAVE!

All festival packages bought online through 10am on 10/24/2026 are priced with additional savings built-in AND are eligible for Big Dog's Rewards Card program points.

There are no discounts, bonus tickets or points available for purchases made onsite during the event. Prices during the event will be higher than those that purchase online prior to 10 am on 10/24/2026.

Sample 45+ Independent Craft Beers!

Beer list curated by the Big Dog’s Brewing Company beer team.
At least 48 beers from independent craft breweries
Includes 25+ from Nevada breweries
Up to 10 specialty and one-off Big Dog’s Brews
We use 16 oz. pint glasses for our events.
Enjoy half pours or full pours. It’s up to you.
Buy your package in advance to save on drink tickets!!
Step right up and order by number!
Visit our Satellite Beer Truck featuring 8 Big Dog’s Signature Brews!

Enter The Halloween Costume Contests!

Dog & Human Costume Contests!
Sign up at the Michael’s Angel Paws tent to participate! Contest will begin during the band switch at 5:30pm!

Win Raffles and Giveaways

Many of our festival packages include raffle tickets. Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site.
Our raffle proceeds always support our featured charity partners.
Raffle prizes range from gift cards, glassware, “Growlers for a Year,” and beer-related swag to big-screen televisions, computers, custom art, and much more!
Winners do NOT have to be present to win, but the prizes must be claimed within 48 hours.
Drawings are held during music breaks during the event.

Chow Down on Wisconsin-Style Brats & Other Tasty Food Choices!

Here are a few options to whet your appetite!

Pretzel Bites – $7 or 2 tickets

Straight out of Bavaria, pretzel bites served with pub cheese dip made with Peace Love and Hoppiness Pale Ale, smoked sharp cheddar cheese and caraway seeds.

Beer Bratwurst – $10.50 or 3 tickets

Grilled bratwurst bathed in our Red Hydrant Ale beer with onions, served on a soft pretzel bun loaded with Bavarian Style Sauerkraut made with apples, and bacon, served with potato chips and our own beer mustard.

Schweinebraten with Viener Dog Vienna Lager – $14 or 4 tickets

Just like in the tents on the Wiesn during Oktoberfest, boneless pork shoulder roast, topped with a pan gravy, served with roasted root vegetables.