Elmar’s 2020 Oktoberfest

German Restaurant and Biergarten, Elmar’s In The Valley, brings Oktoberfest celebrations to the heart of the Swan Valley for the 15th concurrent year.  This year’s event takes place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October, with Sunday being a dedicated family day to ensure all ages can join in the fun.

Since the inaugural event in 2006, Oktoberfest at Elmar’s In The Valley has become an annual highlight for those who appreciate great food, beer, music and general all-round good times. The team have been working tirelessly to ensure the safe delivery of this much-anticipated 2020 event, and it’s shaping up to be the perfect antidote to what has been a rather challenging year for everyone around the globe.

From the huge Biergarten covering more than 2 acres, with shady gum trees, large terrace and a children’s playground, Elmar’s brings together a wonderful mix of music, traditional German Bier and BBQ, games, competitions and more. The event is strictly ticket only, with premium tickets for Saturday covering entry, one beer or soft drink and a famous Elmar’s Bratwurst with the works in a bun, as well as a piece of Oktoberfest attire to get you into the festival spirit. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $43.05. General admission tickets are also available for $28.73 and include one beer or soft drink.

Saturday’s event is strictly 18+ and the fun starts at midday through till 6pm. There’s live music from  WA band, Moves Like Swagger, as well as the busking-style Oktoberfest band, the Polka Dots – who are guaranteed to get you up and dancing with their classic um-pa-pa sounds. Plus, Ben Merito will pump out some tunes during his DJ set. Our Märzen is the beer of day and is specially brewed for the event. Food is courtesy of a typical German BBQ, with Bratwurst galore, and this year, in addition to Elmar’s regular tap beers, wines, ciders and premix spirits, there’s also a cocktail bar.

Entertainment is on-going throughout the event, from 12-6pm, with a best-dressed competition and loads of games for everyone to enjoy. 

Sunday is Family Day

Our family day is almost sold out! Family day takes place from 11am to 5pm and welcomes all ages to the biggest German festival in the Swan Valley. Children under 17 come free upon registration and adult tickets are only $11.86, which includes one original beer, glass of wine or soft drink. The day promises wall-to-wall family fun, as well the Oktoberfest beer - Märzen – served in 1-litre steins, an authentic German BBQ and music from the Polka Dots, Moves like Swagger and Ben Merito.

Children of all ages can enjoy a variety of different games. They can also enjoy pony rides, face painting, a bouncy castle and a best-dressed competition. Children and adults alike can browse the many market stalls selling a variety of goods. With plenty of shaded areas, a children’s playground and loads of room to let off steam, everyone can party safely throughout the day in the biggest German Biergarten in the whole of the Swan Valley.

Oktoberfest is a strictly ticketed event, with pre-purchase necessary. Ticket sales close at 08:00am on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online for the Oktoberfest 2020 event.

About Elmar’s In The Valley

Located in the idyllic surroundings of the Swan Valley, Elmar’s In The Valley is run by Elmar and Anette Dieran, a German couple who migrated to the region in 1987. Their authentic German restaurant serves authentic German food and bier from their on-site micro-brewery - one of the largest craft beer producers in the southern hemisphere. Since opening in 2005, Elmar’s In The Valley has become a much-loved venue for couples, families and groups, as well as being a vibrant location for events, such as weddings, festivals and social events.