The Sun Peaks Alpine Club is bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Kamloops with an evening of Bavarian food, beer, entertainment and fundraising.

The celebration takes place Saturday, October 24, at Columbo Lodge, with guests encouraged to embrace the theme by wearing traditional outfits such as lederhosen and dirndls.

Doors open at 5 pm, followed by the traditional tapping of the cask at 6 pm. Guests can enjoy a complimentary beer served in their own stein before sitting down for a Bavarian dinner and dessert at 7 pm.

Guests enjoying a previous celebration at the Sun peak Oktoberfest – photo credits by gaelyn bolster

Guests enjoying a previous celebration at the Sun Peaks Oktoberfest | Photo credit: Gaelyn Bolster

The celebration will continue after dinner with dancing, crowd games, a photo booth and live and silent auctions throughout the evening.

Oktoberfest celebrations are known for bringing people together over German food, beer, music and festive traditions. The Sun Peaks Alpine Club event brings that spirit to Kamloops, giving guests a chance to enjoy the atmosphere closer to home.

The live and silent auctions add a fundraising element to the evening, giving attendees another way to take part while enjoying the celebration.

The Oktoberfest celebration takes place Saturday, October 24, at Columbo Lodge, located at 814 Lorne Street in Kamloops.

Doors open at 5 pm, the cask will be tapped at 6 pm, and dinner will be served at 7 pm.
For tickets and more information, visit the official event ticket page.