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Published October 23, 2026 5:09pm

People participate in the stein hoisting competition during Oktoberfest at the National Western Center on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

People celebrated Oktoberfest at the National Western Center during their

Oktoberfest – The Denver Wiesn celebration on Friday, October 23rd. The festival runs through the weekend, ending on Sunday the 25th at 9pm.

Edgar Trevizo, left, arm wrestles his friend, Jonathan Ayala, over which of them got to participate in the stein hoisting competition during Oktoberfest at the National Western Center on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

Chandler Hartnett prepares a group of shots for people during Oktoberfest at the National Western Center on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

Haley Wilkerson takes a sip from her drink during Oktoberfest at the National Western Center on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.…