Oktober'FAV

The Alsatian Oktoberfest

Launched in 2024 by Colmar Expo, the Oktober'FAV was born from the desire to revive the legendary Colmar Sauerkraut Days, a gastronomic event that animated the city more than seventy years ago. Inspired by the great Bavarian beer festivals while proudly asserting its Alsatian identity, Oktober'FAV offers a unique festive experience that combines gastronomy, craft beer, and an unbridled musical atmosphere within the Colmar Exhibition Center.

A monumental party hall

Hall 3 of the Exhibition Center is completely transformed for the occasion: long wooden tables, decorations in Alsatian colors, hop garlands, and a giant Bierstube atmosphere. Guests sit side by side in a spirit of typically Alsatian conviviality. The hall's capacity allows it to welcome several hundred participants who share meals, toast, and dance together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The royal sauerkraut and Alsatian beers

The Oktober'FAV menu celebrates the best of Alsatian gastronomy. The meal begins with a charcuterie board as an appetizer, followed by the main dish: a generous royal sauerkraut garnished with sausages, bacon, hock, and smoked meats, prepared according to tradition. An iced vacherin and coffee conclude the feast. As for drinks, craft beers from Brasserie Météor, a historical partner, flow freely, while Alsatian wines from Bestheim offer a quality oenological alternative.

Folk music and festive atmosphere

Musical entertainment is at the heart of Oktober'FAV. The Willerthaller open each evening with a repertoire that fuses Alsatian folklore, rock, and contemporary sounds. A German band accustomed to large beer festivals takes over in the second part of the evening with an energetic show mixing Bavarian music and festive hits. Finally, DJ Fabrizio extends the party until 1 AM with dancing sets that transform the hall into a giant dance floor.

An event rooted in Alsatian tradition

Oktober'FAV does not merely imitate the Munich Beer Festival: it asserts a deeply Alsatian identity. Alsatian sauerkraut, locally brewed beers, wines from the neighboring vineyard, and regional folk music make this event an authentic celebration of the Haut-Rhin region, centered around convivial Friday and Saturday evening gatherings.