Oktoberfest: Your 2018 Guide To 'Wunderbar' In SF Bay Area

BAY AREA, CA – Oktoberfests gear up in September throughout the Bay Area with celebrations -- large and small -- paying homage to all things Bavarian, including dance, German food, beer and oom-pah-pah bands.

Prost, from Patch!

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ALBANY:

OCT. 14: Oktoberfest: Ocean View Brew Works. Music, beer, traditional fare & commemorative steins!

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BEN LOMOND:

SEPT. 29-30: Oktoberfest 2018: Tyrolean Inn Restaurant. Quaint restaurant with authentic German food & drink.
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BURLINGAME:

OCT. 27: 'Hawktoberfest' Oktoberfest: Masonic Lodge. Grown-ups only. Book a baby sitter!

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CAMPBELL:

SEPT. 18: Oktoberfest Cooking Class: International Culinary Ctr. Learn to master egg noodle spätzle, how to braise meat and vegetables the German way, and understand the technical side to making a perfect pretzel twist!

OCT. 20-21: Annual Oktoberfest 2018: Downtown. A community tradition that features German food, beer and wine, live music, and arts and crafts.

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CLAYTON:

OCT. 5-7: Oktoberfest & Carnival. Celebrate Munich-style under beautiful Mt. Diablo.
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CLOVERDALE:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest & Courtney's Pumpkin Patch. Community event that features German food, beer & wine with Halloween fun.

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CONCORD:

OCT. 12-13: Oktoberfest 2018: Todos Santos Plaza. "Beer tent, live music, singing and dancing, strongman contests, food truck fare, a kid’s area, and more."
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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 13: Annual Oktoberfest. A community tradition with lots of activities for the little ones.

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COTATI:

OCT. 13: Chamber's Annual Oktoberfest 2018: Downtown. With yodeling contests, wiener dog race and food, music & dancing. Admission is free.
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DAVIS:

OCT. 6: Sunrise Rotary's Oktoberfest. Community fun with polka music, German food, beer & wine.

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EAST PALO ALTO:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest At Quattro Restaurant: Four Seasons Silicon Valley. Gourmet experience on the terrace.

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EMERYVILLE:

OCT. 28: Oktoberfest Cooking Class 2018: ITK Culinary. Amazing menu led by Chef Carl Peschlow, who hails from Germany.

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 13: Biketoberfest Marin. Bike show, group ride, food & beer.

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FREMONT:

SEPT. 29: Rotary's Oktoberfest Bash: JP DasBrew. Beer, food, music & fun!

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest at Town Fair Plaza. To be held at downtown's outdoor community space.

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HAYWARD:

SEPT. 29: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest - Food, Bands & Brews: Downtown . More than 50 beer vendors, plus live music & great eats.

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LAKEPORT:

OCT. 6: Lake Co. Chamber's Oktoberfest. Fun includes dachshund derby & costume contest.

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LOS GATOS:

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest: Jack Rose Libation House. Kids 12 and younger get in free.

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MILL VALLEY:

SEPT. 28: Tam Valley Oktoberfest. Music, dancing, games, food fun house & beer!

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MILPITAS:

SEPT. 29: Oktoberfest -Family Festival. Delicious German food, music & a play area for the kids.

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NAPA:

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest At CIA Copia. Live oom-pah band, delicious food & cold beer!

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NOVATO:

SEPT. 26: Oktoberfest Dinner - Brats, Beer & Music. Great community event!

OCT. 20: Sunrise Rotary's Oktoberfest. Live music, German food & chicken dance lessons and contest.

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OAKLAND:

SEPT. 22: Oktoberfest & Food Trucks: Original Pattern Brewing. Enjoy live music & specialty beers. Proceeds portion benefits students.

SEPT. 29-30: Annual Oaktoberfest In The Dimond. Biergarten, Eco Fair, Kid’s Root Biergarten, a homebrew competition, music & food.
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REDWOOD CITY:

SEPT. 19-23: Oktoberfest 2018 - Food, Music & Dancing: Downtown. "Bier! Brezeln! Bratwurst!"
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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 13: Peninsula Oktoberfest 2018: Hiller Aviation Museum. Fine fare, beer & traditional Bavarian music.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 21-23: Oktoberfest By The Bay 2018: Pier 48. "Best OKTOBERFEST in the West!"

OCT. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28: SF Zoo's ZOOtoberfest 2018 - Hay Maze & Brew Haus. "Go on an adventure in 'Harvest Hallow.'”

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest 2018: Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden. "Enjoy live music, delicious German fare, specially brewed Oktoberfest beer, costume contest and more!"

OCT. 19: Oktoberfest 2018: Gallery 308 Fort Mason. "Get ready for the Bay Area's most authentic Oktoberfest!"

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 22 & 29: Ludwig's German Table Oktoberfest . Live band & biergarten. Vegetarian meal option, too.

OCT. 6: Los Lagos Oktoberfest. Live German music, dancing, traditional food, beer and yodeling contest!

OCT. 19: 'Unruly Oktoberfest' at Hotel Valencia Santana Row. Unruly tapas paired with great brews. For ages 21+

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SAN LEANDRO:

OCT. 13: All Saints Oktoberfest. German food, Music, singing, dancing and beer. Perfect for families.

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest: Polka, Food & Brews: Forest Home Farms. Dachshund races, too!

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest at Canyon Lakes Brewery. Family friendly with live music, face-painting & German menu.

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SANTA CRUZ:

SEPT. 22: Santa Cruz-Style Oktoberfest: St. Stephen's. Food, music & family fun!

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest with German American Club. Tickets only $10 and on sale now.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 29: Oktoberfest Release Party: Armstrong Brewing. Ticket gets you one free pint of Oktoberfest and your choice of a sausage or vegetarian meal.

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VACAVILLE:

SEPT. 22: 12th Annual Oktoberfest. Authentic German food, beer & music!
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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 20: Annual Oktoberfest 2018: Downtown. Admission is free.

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If we missed your city's or organization's Oktoberfest events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.

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FOR OTHER OKTOBERFEST IN CA:

• Oktoberfest: Your 2018 Guide San Diego

• Oktoberfests: Your 2018 Guide To LA Area

• Oktoberfests: Your 2018 Guide To In O.C.

• Oktoberfest: Your 2018 Guide To Inland Empire

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