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Oktoberfest by Buoy Beer Co. is back in the Armory!
When: October 4, 2025 11am-6pm
Where: Astoria Armory 1636 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103
Admission: Admission is FREE.
Parking: Street parking.
Minors: All ages are welcome!
Qualifying Stein-ly Cup Rounds at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Championship Round for Men’s and Women’s at 5pm
Music performances by Get Down Moses, Left On Tenth and Mr Vale’s Math Class and more!
Beer list includes Festbier, a collaboration with Threshold Brewing & Blending.
Food vendors include Gaetano’s Market & Deli, Frite & Scoop, and Nascent Bread.
FULL SCHEDULE
11am – Doors Open
11:30am – Stein-ly Cup Qualifying Round
12:00-1:30pm – Get Down Moses
1:30pm – Stein-ly Cup Qualifying Round
2:00-3:30 – Left On Tenth
3:30pm – Stein-ly Cup Qualifying Round
3:45pm – Costume Contest
4:00-5:30 – Mr Vale’s Math Class
6:00 – das Ende
Championship Rounds (top 2 winners from each round) at 5pm
THE PRIZES for the top 3 winners of the Championship round will win a Muntiki mug and $100 Buoy Beer gift card. The first place winner will also get a stein at the Taproom for year-round 64oz pours and their name on the Stein-ly Cup plaque.

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