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Oakland’s Oaktoberfest at The Dimond: 2 Days of Beer, Music + Art (Oct. 3-4)

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Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Purchase drink packages on the website

Dimond District (Oakland) | MacArthur Blvd. and Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA

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Oakland’s two-day, family-friendly festival celebrates craft beer, music, art and all that is wonderfully and uniquely Oakland in a big way!

Spanning over a full weekend of fun, Oaktoberfest offers 200+ craft beers, five stages of music and dance performances, roaming entertainment, hundreds of vendors including an outdoor artisan vendor marketplace, a mouthwatering collection of food vendors, plus inspired local kitchens offering traditional German-inspired cuisine.

Oaktoberfest in The Dimond
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11a – 7p
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 10a – 5p
Dimond District (intersection of Fruitvale Ave. & MacArthur Blvd.), Oakland – Festival Map
The Festival is FREE | Craft Beer Tickets are available for purchase

Discounted beverage package options are available here. including the ever-popular unlimited 6oz tasting, a crowd favorite year after year.

Oakland’s Family-Friendly Beer Festival

  • Food & drink
    200+ craft beers, wine, and a full bar accompany traditional German platters with festival food vendors and Dimond restaurant faves.
  • 5 music stages
    Don’t miss a beat with two full days of programming on 5 stages, from epic dance battles to traditional German polkas.
  • HEAD-ROYCE SCHOOL family strasse
    Stroll down the Head-Royce School Family Strasse for the Kids’ Play Zone and Parents’ Chill Zone for music, games, and interactive fun!
  • Dirndl Day at Oaktoberfest
    Dress up on Sunday, Oct. 4, and join our “Dirndl Show…and Tell!” We’ve got prizes, celebrity judges, and a celebration of cultural costume and couture of all varieties. 2026 details coming soon.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Purchase drink packages on the website
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Oktoberfest, Sponsored
Address: MacArthur Blvd. and Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA