Socorro Gears Up for Annual Oktoberfest Celebration

Socorro is gearing up for its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4th. Hosted by the Socorro County Historical Society, this event promises a day filled with German-inspired festivities, food, and music at the historic Hammel Brewery & Museum located at 600 N. 6th Street.

The celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. with performances by the Adli Natesa Belly Dancers and traditional Bavarian music from the local favorite, The Oompah Band. Food and drink services will also begin at 11 a.m., offering a variety of options throughout the afternoon.

Attendees can enjoy classic German dishes, including brats and sauerkraut served with beans, chips, and potato salad, all for just $10 per plate. For beverages, the Capital Bar Brewmasters have crafted a special pre-Prohibition Bavarian lager, reminiscent of the original beer made famous at Socorro’s Hammel Brewery. Hammel’s “St. Louis” Beer will also be available for $7 a glass, along with selected wines.

Live music will continue throughout the day, starting with a performance by Lefty Gonzales at 1 p.m., followed by The Roon Band featuring Ronna Kalish, Jim Ruff, and Johnny Dean at 2 p.m. DJ George Murillo will close out the event with music starting at 3 p.m.

In addition to the main events, the festival offers free admission and fun for the entire family. Visitors can explore model train displays, tour the historic brewery building, and much more.

The event runs until 4 p.m., with food service ending at 2 p.m. and beer service concluding at 3 p.m. For more information, visit socorro-history.org.