It still technically might be summer, but seasonal changes are creeping into the air, whether it be more rain, earlier sunsets or the arrival of Oktoberfest.

So, if you’re tired of the heat, head to the mountains for one of five Oktoberfest and Oktoberfest-adjacent festivals, with a couple happening now, and celebrate with a stein of beer and Bavarian food.

All of the events are family-friendly, so make an afternoon of it and enjoy the fall colors at the same time.

Snowbird Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest at Snowbird is already underway and will last through Oct. 11, happening every Saturday and Sunday as well as Labor Day. Snowbird’s website says its celebration of Bavarian beer, food and culture in the mountains is one of the largest festivals in Utah, and it’s hugely popular. Admission is free, and the festivities run from noon to 6 p.m.

In partnership with Snow Country Limo, Snowbird offers free shuttle rides to and from the park-and-ride at 9400 S. Highland Drive, where those who drink at the festival can more easily catch a ride home. You can book your seat ahead of time on the shuttle’s website.

Remember, no dogs are allowed unless you have a special permit, because Little Cottonwood Canyon is a protected watershed.

Not Oktoberfest at Brighton

This new-ish festival at Brighton is returning for its second year of Foodie Wars competitions, free games, live music and craft beer collaborations, centered around the Alpine Rose dining hall. Not Oktoberfest has already begun and will go through Oct. 11, happening each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

For the food competitions, Brighton’s culinary team will go head-to-head against guest chefs from across Utah in themed battles to make specific food items. Attendees can purchase tasting passes to sample all the food, and vote on their favorites.

There’s also live music each day, and games like ax throwing, cornhole and mechanical bull riding, as well as a dedicated kids zone.

No dogs are allowed, as Big Cottonwood Canyon is a protected watershed.

SnowWiesn Oktoberfest

SnowWiesn Oktoberfest at Snowbasin in Huntsville begins Saturday and will continue every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 18, running from noon to 6 p.m. each day.

This dog-friendly event will feature local craft beer, festive food, live music, a local market and activities like cornhole, plus a stein-holding competition and a costume competition.

Parking is free, but entry requires a single-day event ticket for $10 or a season pass. Season pass holders get free admission.

If you’re a dog lover, come for Dogtoberfest on Sept. 5-7, where the first 50 dogs each day will receive a branded bandana and pins. And Sept. 12-13 is the Snowbasin Treasure Hunt, where clues will lead attendees to prizes like hotel stays and season passes.

Mountain Beer Festival at Deer Valley

Deer Valley’s Mountain Beer Festival will be Sept. 19 and 20, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Silver Lake Lodge, at 7600 Royal St. in Park City.

Attendees can expect live music, outdoor dining, family-friendly activities and chairlift rides. Note: To access the festival, you’ll take a chairlift ride on Silver Lake Express, and park and check in at Snow Park Lodge.

Admission ranges from $45 for general admission to the 21-and-older imperial package for $155 that comes with eight beer-tasting tokens and access to the VIP barbecue. There’s also a nondrinking ticket available for $20.

If you want to ramp up your beer festival experience, the Brewmaster Dinner will be Sept. 18 and feature a five-course dinner, with each course paired with a craft beer. Tickets are $240 each.

Note: Dogs usually aren’t allowed at Deer Valley Resort.

Oktoberfest at Brian Head Resort

If you’re in southern Utah and want to see fall foliage in cooler temperatures, Brian Head Resort is kicking off its Oktoberfest on Sept. 5. The festivities will continue every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 20.

Come for the beer garden, live music, outdoor activities and scenic lift rides. There’s a cover charge from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., either $10 online or $15 in person on the day of the event.

Leashed dogs are allowed at the mountain base, according to Brian Head’s website.