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Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In SF Bay Area
Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Prost aufs Oktoberfest!
Ready for your annual fix of brats, biergartens, oom-pah, polka, pretzels and the chicken dance? The traditional, Bavarian-themed festivals kick off in September throughout cities and towns in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Peruse Patch's annual Oktoberfest guide to find celebrations near you, dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, and enjoy the season!
Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
NOTE: Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your organization's Oktoberfest, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
BURLINGAME:
OCT. 1: 'Hawktoberfest' Hoover Elementary Oktoberfest. At Masonic Lodge & tickets on sale.
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CAMPBELL:
OCT. 15-16: Oktoberfest - Biersch Garten, Music & Kids' Zone. Stein-holding & costume contents planned, too.
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CLAYTON:
OCT. 1-2: Oktoberfest & Carnival: Downtown. Munich-style experience featuring German biergarten, food, arts/craft vendors, live music & full-size carnival.
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CONCORD:
SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest: Side Gate Brewing. A ticketed event for all ages.
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CORTE MADERA:
OCT. 8: Oktoberfest. "Tastings from popular microbreweries, wineries and food vendors, live music & children's activities."
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COTATI:
SEPT. 24: Flagship Taproom Oktoberfest - German Beer, Food & Contests. Fun-packed, free event with live music, bratwurst(vegan option,too) pretzels with homemade beer cheese, plus yodeling, mug-holding & costume contests.
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CROCKETT:
OCT. 15: Bay Area's Oktoberfest. Free admission with live music, yodeling contest, ax throwing, food & bier.
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FAIRFAX:
OCT. 15: 'Biketoberfest Marin' Music, Beer & Bike Expo. Includes beer tastings, family activities, live music & group bike ride.
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FAIRFIELD:
OCT. 23: Oktoberfest: Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co. Reserve your pot for harvest celebration with Oktoberfest food & beer.
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HOLLISTER:
OCT. 8-9: Oktoberfest At Northern California Renaissance Faire. "Ring in the harvest season with some cold Willingtown ale."
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MILLBRAE:
OCT. 20: Oktoberfest Beats, Brews & Vines. With live music, beer, wine & stein-holding contest.
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NOVATO:
OCT. 15: Sunrise Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest: Greek Orthodox Church. "Admission includes dinner and a drink ticket, an 'Oom-pah' band, dancing & prizes!"
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OAKLAND:
SEPT. 11: Oktoberfest: Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill. Fun includes stein-hold & German music from Alpine Sound.
SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest: Original Pattern Brewing Co. Featuring German music, food, games, costume contest & beer.
OCT. 1-2: 'Oaktoberfest' - Dimond District Oktoberfest. Family-friendly weekend with live German music, food, vendors & craft beers.
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OLYMPIC VALLEY:
SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest: The Village at Palisades Tahoe. "This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe."
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PLEASANTON:
SEPT. 30 & OCT. 1: Oktoberfest: SideTrack Bar + Grill. The restaurant’s parking lot transforms into Oktoberfest destination with tent, live music each evening & walk-up bar offering German food and drink.
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REDWOOD CITY:
SEPT. 21-25: Oktoberfest: Downtown. Dancing, singing, yodeling, chicken dancing, brats , brews & more in traditional German Oktoberfest setting.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
SEPT. 16: Oktoberfest Block Party: Schroeders SF. With live band, games, beer, food & fun.
SEPT. 24: WoodsFest: Island Oktoberfest Party. Take the ferry to Treasure Island!
OCT. 7: Oktoberfest: Park Chalet. "Wear your lederhosen or drindl & enjoy authentic German music by Alpine Sound."
OCT. 15: Oktoberfest By The Beach. Cultures unite as event is hosted by United Irish Cultural Center .
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SAN JOSE:
SEPT. 16-17 & 23-24: Oktoberfest: Ludwig's German Table. Music, food, stein-holding contest & more for ages 21+. Tickets on sale.
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SAN RAMON:
OCT. 1: Forest Home Farms Oktoberfest. Plans are in the works for event hosted by San Ramon Historic Foundation.
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SANTA CRUZ:
OCT. 15: Santa Cruz Elks Oktoberfest. All ages welcome, plus root beer floats & activities for kids.
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TAHOE CITY:
SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest - Beer, Music, Food & Kids' Fun. With free pumpkin-painting for little ones, too!
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VACAVILLE:
SEPT. 24: Annual Oktoberfest: Town Square, Downtown. Day includes pretzels & German sausages from Pure Grain Bakery and music from famous Gruber Family Band.
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WALNUT CREEK:
OCT. 1: Historical Society Oktoberfest: Shadelands Ranch Museum. Fundraiser for ages 21+ with authentic German dinner, dessert booth & costume contest in garden setting.
OCT. 15: Oktoberfest - Music, Dance, Food & Biergarten: Civic Park. Includes Kinder Platz Kids Zone for youngsters, too.
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FOR STATEWIDE OKTOBERFEST LISTINGS: Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In California
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