The Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial isn't waiting for Munich to wrap up before getting into the spirit. The hotel is hosting its own Oktoberfest event on Tuesday, October 20, with free admission and a menu of German-inspired food and Hofbräu beer.
The spread includes pretzel bites with beer cheese sauce for $10 and a traditional German pork schnitzel for $19. The event is framed as an early-start celebration — the hotel's words are "why wait" — giving Helena residents a chance to raise a stein before the season fully turns.
Hofbräu, the Munich-based brewery with roots going back to 1589, is the anchor of the beer program. The combination of a recognizable German label and a hotel bar setting gives the event a casual, accessible feel rather than a ticketed dinner format. Admission is free, making it a low-barrier option for anyone looking to extend the end of summer into something festive.
The Delta Colonial is located on Last Chance Gulch. The event begins Tuesday, October 20 — additional hours and any reservation requirements were not listed in the available event details.