SANDPOINT — Fall fun returns to the Granary Arts District as the third annual Sandpoint Oktoberfest takes place Saturday.

Held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Granary Arts District — the area between Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters and Matchwood Brewing — the event promises a full day of fun, said organizer Andrea Marcoccio of Matchwood Brewing.

The event offers a festive day of live music, Bavarian eats, local brews, games, and a best-dressed contest, plus family-friendly activities including face painting and kids’ events led by Litehouse YMCA.

“Don your lederhosen or dirndl, bring your own stein, and raise a glass to a healthy community,” Marcoccio said.

A biergarten will feature brews from Matchwood Brewing, MickDuff’s Brewing, Utara Brewing, Timbertown Brewing, and Vantage Point Brewing. Traditional German sweets will be offered by Blackforest Bakery, brats will be served by Matchwood Brewing, and fresh brotchen will be available from Bluebird Bakery.

“Rain or shine, we’ll fill your stein,” Marcoccio said. “Here’s to another exciting Sandpoint Oktoberfest! Prost!”

Among the traditional games planned are a stein race (Masskrug Rennen), a stein-holding contest (Masskrugstemmen), a best-dressed contest, cornhole (Maisloch), and Hammerschlagen. Family-friendly activities include a bounce house, face painting, and a flower crown-making station.

A variety of local and national artists — including Waterhouse and Thrown Out Bones — will perform during the event.

Festivities begin at noon, with the beer garden and the Festzelt — a traditional Bavarian beer tent common at Oktoberfest events — opening alongside the bounce house, games, and more. Waterhouse takes the stage at 2 p.m., with face painting also beginning at that time.

A best-dressed contest for youth under 18 will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the Litehouse YMCA speaking program and “raise the paddle” event at 3:30 p.m. A raffle to benefit Litehouse YMCA is also planned.

A stein race is set for 3:45 p.m., and Thrown Out Bones will perform at 4 p.m. A stein-holding contest for those 21 and older will take place at 5 p.m., followed by another YMCA “raise the paddle” event at 6 p.m.

Marcoccio said she is thrilled to partner with the YMCA.

“Our kids learned how to swim at our local YMCA last year, and their confidence and joy on the lake is a direct result of this awesome program,” she said.

The partnership with Litehouse YMCA gives Oktoberfest organizers and the community a chance to recognize the organization’s commitment to offering affordable health and wellness programming, which Marcoccio said is critical to the community.

As part of the event, the YMCA will give away a few free annual memberships to encourage increased community participation and awareness, Marcoccio said.

YMCA officials are also excited to join the fun — and raise funds to benefit its programs.

“We’re honored to be part of this year’s Sandpoint Oktoberfest,” said Heidi Bohall, branch executive of Litehouse YMCA. “The funds raised will help ensure more kids, families, and seniors in our community can access life-changing health and wellness programs, regardless of ability to pay. When we come together for events like this, we’re not just celebrating — we’re investing in a healthier, stronger Sandpoint.”