The honest short answer
You pay at the door, and the price depends on the night: adults $10 Monday–Thursday, $15 Friday and Saturday, and free every Sunday. Ages 6–12 pay $5 Monday–Thursday and $7 Friday–Saturday (Sunday free), under-6s are always free, and the Chamber lists prices as subject to change.
Tool · Ticket planner
What will your group pay at the door?
Pick a night and enter your group. The planner applies the Chamber’s published rates, free Sundays, the Friday + Saturday pass and the military rules.
| Night | Adult | Ages 6 to 12 | Under 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | $10 | $5 | Free |
| Friday or Saturday | $15 | $7 | Free |
| Friday + Saturday pass | $25 | $12 | Free |
| Sunday | Free | Free | Free |
- Children under 6 are free every day.
- Active and retired military are admitted free with military ID (the service member only).
- Veterans get $3 off their own admission.
- IDs are checked at the door.
Admission is paid at the door; individual tickets are not sold in advance. Prices are the Chamber's published 2026 rates and are subject to change. Source: Helen Chamber of Commerce, checked October 17, 2026.
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The full price list
Friday–Saturday also has a $25 two-night pass ($12 for ages 6–12). Active and retired military enter free with a military ID, and veterans get $3 off (the discount applies to the military member only). If you are flexible, a Monday adult ticket is $10 against Saturday’s $15.
The ID rule surprises people
The Chamber’s admission notes say “ID’s WILL BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR (ALL AGES)” and “100% ID check – all adults will have their ID checked at the door.” Every adult should bring a physical ID; without one, the Chamber’s FAQ says you get an Under 21 armband and will not be served alcohol.
Advance tickets and groups
Individual tickets cannot be purchased in advance; you pay at the door. Groups of 25 or more can prepay packages through the Chamber’s group tickets page: admission only is $10 Monday–Thursday or $15 Friday–Saturday, admission with a German dinner is $30 or $35, and packages are paid in full two weeks ahead. Reserved tables are not available on Saturdays or Sundays.
Who runs it
Oktoberfest is run by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, which lists admission as subject to change. Check its official Oktoberfest page before you drive up.
Dates can change. The organisers have the final word: Helen Chamber of Commerce — official Oktoberfest pages
