The Sun Valley Oktoberfest began as a part of the former Harvest Festival a welcome the start of fall. Oktoberfest is an opportunity to see live music; play beer garden games like beer pong, cornhole and the famous Hammerschlagen; try the photo booth or chicken bingo; participate in the hourly Masskrustemmen (Stein hoisting) contest; get competitive in the beer Olympics; eat hot dogs and bratwurst. The party takes place at Festival Meadow in Sun Valley.