Get your ‘prost!’ on around the bay
The big Munich Oktoberfest and other large beer-centric gatherings may have been canceled once again, but there are still plenty of smallerscale ways to celebrate Oktoberfest around the Bay Area. (Be sure to double-check details and venuespecific COVID-19 health restrictions before you go.)
OKTOBERFEST DOWNTOWN REDWOOD
CITY >> Today, Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Enjoy live music with Deutscher Musikverein and the Internationals band, dancing with Golden Gate Bavarian Club, brews on tap, tasty German delights featuring pretzels and bratwurst, games and singing and dancing competitions. $17-$27. Redwood City: bit.ly/2XrbzYI
ORIGINAL PATTERN BREWING CO. OKTOBERFEST
>> Today, 292 Fourth St., Oakland. Celebrate the release of the annual Festbier lager while enjoying traditional German bites and live music performed by Polkageist West. Free admission. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3kcjSjO
SPEISEKAMMER OKTOBERFEST
Noon-6 p.m. today and Oct. 3, Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda. Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration with grilled meats, beer and entertainment by the Gruber Family Band and Golden Gate Bavarian Dance Club; speisekammer.com.
SCHROEDER’S OKTOBERFEST BLOCK
PARTY >> 3-11 p.m. Fridays through the end of October, 240 Front St., San Francisco. Enjoy live music by Department of Rock, beer, sausages, pretzels, a costume contest and beer games. The first beer is free if you come in a dirndl, lederhosen or other Oktoberfest attire. Free admission. Eventbrite: bit. ly/2XkwahA
WILLIAM TELL HOUSE OKTOBERFEST
>> Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 26955 Highway 1, Tomales. Enjoy local and German Oktoberfeststyle beers, live music and bratwurst. Admission is free. A $30 ticket gets you a large glass boot stein, reserved table and two complimentary beers. Eventbrite: bit. ly/3nzS2Q A
LOS LAGOS GOLF COURSE OKTOBERFEST
>> 5-8 p.m. Saturday, 2995 Tuers Road, San Jose. Enjoy local beers and live music. $25. Eventbrite: bit.ly/397fKuX
LUDWIG’S OKTOBERFEST >> 5-10 p.m. Oct. 8, Ludwig’s German Table, 261 N. Second St., San Jose. Featuring a traditional Oktoberfest menu, music, a best-dressed contest and a stein-holding competition. Ticket price covers entry for six to eight adults ages 21 and up. $120. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3ny9eWP
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17, downtown Campbell. Enjoy live music, beer, local wines, Bavarian pretzels,
German food, the chicken dance and stein-holding and costume contests. campbelloktoberfest.com
CAMPBELL’S OKTOBERFEST >>
BIKETOBERFEST BREWFEST AND BIKE EXPO >> Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 16, Marin Museum of Bicycling, 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. Sample 25 beers and ciders, see amazing bikes, enjoy live music and family activities, try out an e-bike, jump on a group ride and connect with 35 bike exhibitors. Beer tasting tickets include unlimited tastings and a keepsake souvenir glass. $35-$50. Eventbrite: bit. ly/3z82Vv6
SAN FRANCISCO SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC
CENTER OKTOBERFEST >> 3-9 p.m. Oct. 16, 2850 19th Ave., San Francisco. Enjoy country music, barbecue fare, beer, dancing and more. $30. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3nBCQCE
OKTOBERFEST: FOREJOUR, BEER
AND BRATS >> 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road, Byron. Enjoy your favorite Foreigner and Journey songs from the band Forejour while sipping local craft beer and awardwinning wines and enjoying Evergood Fine Foods bratwurst and other fare. $44. Eventbrite: bit. ly/3hAvF9I