Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In SF Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ready to chicken-dance?

The Oktoberfest season kicks off this month in San Francisco and throughout California, with Bavarian-inspired events, large and small, running through October.

Some are so authentic, you'll think you are in Munich! Peruse the list, find one near you ... or possibly plan a road trip!

Prost, from Patch!

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ALAMEDA:

SEPT. 22, 29 & OCT. 6: Oktoberfest - German Food & Musik 2019: Speisekammer. With jumpy house for the kids!

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Speisekammer Restaurant, 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, CA

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BURLINGAME:

OCT. 19: 'Hawktoberfest' Hoover Elementary Oktoberfest. "Bier Garten, live musical guest, an amazing spread of Oktoberfest food and bottomless beer and wine!"

• 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Masonic Lodge, 145 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

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CAMPBELL:

SEPT. 14: Valley Medical Center Foundation Oktoberfest Gala. Hike up your lederhosen and dance the night away!

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Villa Ragusa, 35 S 2nd St., Campbell, California 95008

OCT. 19-20: 2-Day Oktoberfest. With arts & craft booths, live music and entertainment, stein-holding and costume contests, KidsZone, and great food and beer! Admission free.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• East Campbell Avenue and North 1st Street, Campbell, CA 95008

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CARMEL:

SEPT. 14: Annual Oktoberfest Monterey Bay. "Put on your lederhosen and drindl, bring your friends and enjoy the beer, food, dancing and fun."

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• The Barnyard Shopping Village, The Barnyard Event Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

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CLAYTON:

OCT. 4-6: Oktoberfest & Carnival. You'll feel like you're in Bavaria!

• Festival: Oct. 5-6
• Carnival: Oct. 4-6
• Main Street, Clayton, CA 94517

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CLOVERDALE:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest & Courtney's Pumpkin Patch. Bavaria meets Halloween meets fall in this town tradition!

• 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Downtown Plaza, Cloverdale, CA

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CONCORD:

OCT. 11-12: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest. Todos Santos Plaza turns into mini-Munich with authentic German Oktoberfest, beer tent, live music, singing and dancing,

• Todos Santos Plaza, 2151 Salvio St, Concord, California 94520

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 12: 26th Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Menke Park. "A community tradition for the whole family."

• 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Menke Park, Tamalpais Ave & Redwood Ave, Corte Madera, California 94925

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COTATI:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Beer Fest & Live Music 2019: Flagship Taproom. German food, live music and a mug-holding competition.

• 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Flagship Taproom, 8099 La Plaza Suite B, Cotati, California 94931

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest. With weiner-dog races, costume contests & more!

• 12 p.m. -6 p.m.
• La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA

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DUBLIN:

SEPT. 21: WOBtoberfest - Oktoberfest 2019: World of Beer. With games, a DJ and lots of great German beer!

• 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• World of Beer, 4920 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 12: Biketoberbest Marin. "Fall celebration of bikes, music, food and family fun – plus a stellar brewfest!"

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fairfax Plaza, Downtown Fairfax, CA

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GILROY:

SEPT. 7: Bavarian-Style 'Harvest Dinner' 2019: Fernwood Cellars. Elegant menu with Oktoberfest theme. Advance tickets required.

• 5:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.
• Fernwood Cellars Winery, 7137 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy, California 95020

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HOLLISTER:

OCT. 5-6: Oktoberfest At Renaissance Fair. Prizes for best German costume.

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Casa De Fruta, Pacheco Pass HWY 152, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023

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LAFAYETTE:

OCT. 6: First Annual Oktoberfest. Hosted by Lafayette Community Foundation. "Wear your lederhosen or dirndl for the chance to win prizes. The first 300 through the door will receive a commemorative beer stein."

• 3 p.m.
• The Cooperage American Grille, 32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA, 94549

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LIVERMORE:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest. Admission is free!

• 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore, CA

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest - Food & Bands 2019: Shadow Puppet Brewing. With costume contest and new FESTBIER on tap!

• 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Shadow Puppet Brewing Company, 4771 Arroyo Vis, Ste B, Livermore, California 94551

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LOS ALTOS:

SEPT. 21: Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Esther's German Bakery. Bigger and better than ever with live music, German food & beer games.

• 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Live music & festivities - 7 p.m.
• Esther's German Bakery, 987 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, California 94022

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MILL VALLEY:

SEPT. 21: Tam Valley Oktoberfest. "As in past years, there will be bratwurst, beer straight from Germany, family style games and a kid's jumpee area with five awesome jumpee houses…… all FREE FREE FREE."

• 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941

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MILPITAS:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest - Contests, Beer, Food & Music. Contests, beer, wine German food & music!

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Milpitas Civic Center, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas CA

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

OCT. 5-6: Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Steins Beer Garden. A fun-filled two days with kid-friendly activities!

• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Bryant at Dana streets, Mountain View, CA 94041

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NOVATO:

OCT. 2: Oktoberfest Dinner & Music. Sign-up by Sept. 26.

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA 94947

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OAKLAND:

SEPT. 22: 'Puptoberfest' Oktoberfest 2019: Bierhaus. Portion of day's proceeds go to an animal rescue. Oom-pah-pah!

• 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Bierhaus, 360 40th St., Oakland, CA, 94609

SEPT. 27-29: Oktoberfest: Original Pattern Brewing Co. "Pretzels from Oak n' Fig baking all weekend!"

• 12 p.m. -8 p.m.
• Original Pattern Brewing, 292 4th St., Oakland, CA 94607

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest On The Lake 2019: Lake Chalet Restaurant. "Great food, signature handcrafted brews, and amazing views of Lake Merritt!"

• 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612

OCT. 5-6: 'Oaktoberfest In The Dimond' - With Biergarten, Eco Fair, kids’ Area with Root Biergarten, German-style homebrew competition & more.

• Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest 2019 With Nature Friends Tourist Club. Amazing food, beer & dance.

• 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Oakland Nature Friends Tourist Club, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland, CA 94602

OCT. 19: Jack London Oktoberfest Brewery Crawl. Free velocipede shuttles between the bars all day long!

• 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Jack London Square, 472 Water Street, Oakland, California 94607

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PETALUMA:

SEPT. 28-29: Oktoberfest 2019: Brewsters Beer Garden. Kid- and pet-friendly event!

• 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Brewsters Beer Garden, 229 Water St. North, Petaluma, California 94952

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REDWOOD CITY:

SEPT. 7: Gourmet Haus Staudt Oktoberfest. Music at 2 p.m. with The Internationals. Tickets $10.

• 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Gourmet Haus Staudt & Beer Garden Staudt, 2615 Broadway St., Redwood City, California 94063

SEPT. 25-29: 5-Day Oktoberfest. "With a huge decked-out Oktoberfest tent on Courthouse Square - complete with over 1,100 feet of 'family style' bench seating, lots of fun and merriment, music, dancing, contests, cold beer and other beverages, food, and more!"

• Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City, California 94063

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 12: The Freshtival: A Beer Festival 2019: SOMO Village. No Bavarian theme, but great brews galore!

• 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• SOMO Village, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 12: Peninsula Oktoberfest 2019: Hiller Aviation Museum. Beer, bands and brats. Tickets on sale.

• 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 20: Schroeder SF's Oktoberfest Block Party. "Dress up and the first beer is on us. We will also be holding a costume contest for the Grand Prize!"

• 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Schroeders SF, 240 Front St., San Francisco, California 94111

SEPT. 20-22: Oktoberfest By The Bay. Three-day event dubs itself "Best Oktoberfest in the West!" Tickets on sale.

• Pier 35, San Francisco, CA 94158

SEPT. 20-22: Oktoberfest Celebration 2019: Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen. With De Wurst Platter of sausages, pretzel, pickled vegetables, potato pancake and mustards. Yum!

• 3 p.m. to close
• Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen, 401 Taylor St., San Francisco, California 94102

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest At The Park 2019: Park Chalet. "Great food, signature handcrafted brews, and amazing coastal views!"

• 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Park Chalet, 1000 Great Hwy., San Francisco, CA 94121

SEPT. 28: Bottomless Oktoberfest: SPARK Social SF. Several food trucks serving German classics, and lots of beer, music & games.

• 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Blvd. N., San Francisco, California 94158

OCT. 2: Oktoberfest 2019: Cheese + Beer: SF Cheese School. "Don your dirndl and lederhosen!"

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• The Cheese School of San Francisco, 900 North Point St. at Ghirardelli SquareSan Francisco, CA 94109

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 21 & 28: Ludwig's German Table Oktoberfest. Always a sell-out, so don't delay on tickets.

• 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Ludwig's German Table, 261 North 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112

SEPT. 26: Unruly Oktoberfest: Hotel Valencia Santana Row. "Unlimited bites and beer tasting while supplies last."

• 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Hotel Valencia Santana Row, 355 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 4-6: Oktoberfest Weekend 2019: Clandestine Brewing. Discounts on beer for those wearing lederhosen or dirndl.

• Friday: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Saturday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Clandestine Brewing, 980 S. 1st St., Ste. B, San Jose, California 95110

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest 2019: Forest Home Farms Historic Park. With Dachshund races, four breweries & brass band!

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Forest Home Farms Historic Park, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon CA 94583

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SANTA CLARA:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest 2019: Triton Museum Of Art. With food, beer, live music and games! Proceeds benefit museum.

• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050

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SANTA CRUZ:

SEPT. 22: Oktoberfest & Polka Band 2019: Messiah Lutheran Church. Great community event!

• 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Messiah Lutheran Church and PreSchool, 801 High St., Santa Cruz, California 95060

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest. All profits from the evening go to the Elks non-profit charity for unmet needs of children with disabilities.

• 6 p.m.
• Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., Santa Cruz, CA

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SANTA ROSA:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest 2019: 3 Disciples Brewing. Chicken dance-off, costume contest, games & more. Space is limited.

• 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• 3 Disciples Brewing, 501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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SARATOGA:

OCT. 5: Rotary Club of San Jose Silicon Valley Octoberfest & Auction. Authentic German Band and German Food.

• St. Andrew's Church, 13601 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, California

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest 2019: Cooking School at Cavallo Point. "Ccelebrate with beer, sausage, pretzels and more!"

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965

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SONOMA:

OCT. 6: Family-Friendly & Fun Oktoberfest 2019: Cornerstone Sonoma. Live polka music, hay bales, pumpkin patch and don't skip this good time!

• 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
• Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476
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SUISUN CITY:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest Party 2019: True Symmetry Brewing. "Beer, music and food by Hank and Hazel’s."

• 12 p.m.
• True Symmetry Brewing Company, 315 Marina Center, Suisun City, California 94585

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VACAVILLE:

SEPT. 21: Annual Oktoberfest - Food, Music & Dance. Annual lively event hosted by Pure Grain Bakery & Cafe.

• 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Pure Grain Bakery & Cafe, 11 Town Square, Vacaville, California 95688

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 19: Annual Oktoberfest with Kids' Zone. Admission is free!

• 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, California 94596

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OKTOBERFEST ROAD TRIPPIN' PLANS? THEN SEE:

• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Greater Los Angeles
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In San Diego County
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Inland Empire
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Orange County

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If we missed your organization's Oktoberfest event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com