Taistner Oktoberfest (Tesido Oktoberfest)

The Taistner Oktoberfest in Tesido

The Taistner Oktoberfest — also known as the Tesido Oktoberfest — is one of the most beloved local festivals in the Val Casies (Gsiesertal), in the upper Puster Valley. It takes place in Tesido (Taisten), a village in the municipality of Monguelfo-Tesido, in the Province of Bolzano, in the heart of South Tyrol (Trentino-South Tyrol). Conceived and organized by the Musikkapelle Taisten, the local brass band active for over 170 years, the festival has turned the simple concept of "great beer and one hundred percent brass music" into a renowned event celebrated throughout the Puster Valley.

Atmosphere and Tradition

Founded to bring the authentic spirit of the Munich Oktoberfest to the Dolomite mountains, the event offers original Bavarian beer served in traditional steins, accompanied by live brass music, particularly the Böhmische style—the typical Bohemian-Tyrolean repertoire of horns and brass that warms the heart. The setting is the Vereinshaus Taisten, the village community center on Unterrainer Straße, where the marquee and halls fill with people in dirndls and lederhosen, creating a genuine and familiar festive atmosphere.

Festival Days

• Friday evening: Opening with the Weisswurstparty (the Bavarian white sausage party) and a dance night with a DJ.
• Saturday afternoon: Official opening with the tapping of the keg and free beer for everyone, followed by a rich program of brass music and horns until late, with a traditional dance evening.
• Sunday: The Frühschoppen, the traditional mid-morning musical aperitif, kicks off the final day, featuring guest band concerts in the afternoon and a great children's program designed for families.

Gastronomy and South Tyrolean Flavors

Alongside the beer steins, the festival offers a wide selection of culinary specialties from South Tyrolean and Bavarian cuisine: sausages, pork knuckle, typical Puster Valley dishes, and traditional desserts, all served by the volunteers of the Tesido community. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the hospitality of the Val Casies combined with the taste of a true Oktoberfest.

A Community Event

More than just a beer festival, the Taistner Oktoberfest is a village celebration that brings together the entire community of Monguelfo-Tesido: musicians, associations, volunteers, and visitors from all over the Puster Valley share three days of music, conviviality, and Tyrolean folk tradition in one of the most picturesque valleys of the South Tyrolean Dolomites.