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Oktoberfest Around the Bay

Beer, dirndls & some oompah music for when you’re ready to polka.
By - posted 9/14/2016 No Comment

If there’s anything that makes us feel better about summer coming to an end, it’s Oktoberfest. Yes, the days get shorter… but that just means you have more evening hours to drink delicious beer.

Whether you’re partial to German lagers or California IPAs, the Oktoberfest celebrations all around the Bay will welcome you with open arms, dirndls and maybe even some oompah music for when you’ve had a few pints and are ready to polka.


Thursday, September 21

Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)

Dive into the heart of the season with Redwood City’s most anticipated fall event- Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City! Immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere of a classic Oktoberfest, where the spirit of traditional German revelry comes alive. Picture this: an Oktoberfest wonderland, adorned with over ...

Friday, September 22

Oktoberfest at the Park Chalet “Parktoberfest” (2023)
Oktoberfest at the Park Chalet "Parktoberfest" (2023)
It’s time to break out your Dirndl and Lederhosen, Oktoberfest in the Park (aka Parktoberfest) is back with some specialty beers from our Head Brewer, Marco Tapiz! Live Music from Alpine Sound, German-Inspired Menus and the famous Stein Hold competition! Private tables available for additional purchase. Questions? marketing@chaletrestaurants.com

Saturday, September 23

Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)

Dive into the heart of the season with Redwood City’s most anticipated fall event- Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City! Immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere of a classic Oktoberfest, where the spirit of traditional German revelry comes alive. Picture this: an Oktoberfest wonderland, adorned with over ...

Friday, September 29

“Planktoberfest” German Festival at Jack London Square (Oakland)
Friday, September 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Plank
"Planktoberfest" German Festival at Jack London Square (Oakland)
Get ready to raise your beer steins and kick up your heels at Plank in Jack London Square as we present a special Oktoberfest extravaganza with a live band performance by Polkagiest West! Join us for a rollicking good time as we celebrate this traditional ...

Saturday, October 21

28th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest (Oct. 21-22)
Saturday, October 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free festival admission
| Downtown Campbell
28th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest (Oct. 21-22)

Saturday, October 21st 10am-6pm | Sunday, October 22nd 10am-5pm  Downtown Campbell For 28 years, The Campbell Chamber has celebrated all things German during our annual Oktoberfest in historic Downtown Campbell. Along the streets of downtown, festival-goers will get in the Bavarian spirit browsing the 100+ ...

Sunday, October 22

28th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest (Oct. 21-22)
Sunday, October 22 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free festival admission
| Downtown Campbell
28th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest (Oct. 21-22)

Saturday, October 21st 10am-6pm | Sunday, October 22nd 10am-5pm  Downtown Campbell For 28 years, The Campbell Chamber has celebrated all things German during our annual Oktoberfest in historic Downtown Campbell. Along the streets of downtown, festival-goers will get in the Bavarian spirit browsing the 100+ ...