The Oktoberfest Festival is just one of many events that take place in Colonia Tovar throughout the year. Another popular thing is the yearly carnival celebrations with traditional Alpine Folk music and brightly colored harlequin costumes.
This involves dancing, parades, bullfights, pageants, and other activities. To participate in the festivities, wannabe harlequins must be residents of Colonia Tovar for several years, care for their costumes, and learn about the history of the community.