Here is a rundown of upcoming Oktoberfest events from around Contra Costa County and beyond, kicking off with Benicia this weekend. So far, 12 events have been listed and will add more as they become known.
Here is the rundown:
Previous Events:
- September 14 – Benicia Oktoberfest
- September 14 – Benicia Pawtoberfest
- September 14: Dust Bowl Oktoberfest in Turlock
- September 21: Oktoberfest at Morgan Territory Brewing
- September 28 – Oktoberfest at Epicdemic Ales
- September 27-28: Walnut creek Oktoberfest
October 4-6: Headlands Brewing Oktoberfest
Headlands Brewing is throwing an Oktoberfest celebration the first weekend of October! We’ll have our newest festbier, “Bierstiefel”, steins, live music, and dressing up in your finest lederhosen or drindl dress is HIGHLY encouraged to all. Located at Headlands – Lafayette 3420 Mount Diablo Boulevard Lafayette, CA. For more information, click here
October 5 – Brentwood Pawstoberfest
- Beer garden featuring Four Leg’s Brewery and Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider
- Artisan & pet booths
- Food trucks Some with dog-friendly treats
- Puppy pen & dog park
- Onsite Adoption Event
- Canine Demonstrations
- K9 Seminars by Optima K9 and Fox K9
- Dog Costume contests and parades WITH prizes Small Dogs – 1:30 • Large Dogs – 2:30
- Live music 1pm – 5pm by dog lips!
- Full day DJ
- Children’s area
- Onsite microchipping and vaccinations by Lone Tree Animal Care.

October 5: SRHF Oktoberfest
Be sure to visit the Gift Shoppe as well! For more information: https://srhf.org/index.php/oktoberfest/
October 5 & 6:Clayton Oktoberfest
The CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest will return on October 5-6, 2024. Clayton Business & Community Association invites you to experience Oktoberfest “Munich Style” in picturesque downtown Clayton, CA. Since 2004, the CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest has been the San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere Oktoberfest.
October 12 – Brentwood Oktoberfest
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s Annual Oktoberfest is coming back on Saturday, October 12th from 1pm-7pm in Downtown Brentwood. VIP Packages and Fun Zone Passes are on sale now: https://ticketing.roninpos.app/events/bw_oktoberfest_2024
This year’s event will feature:
- The Sierra Nevada Biergarten
- 2 incredible bands: Alpine Sound and Adam Aldama and the Aces
- Fun Zone including games, a train and much more!
- Lockeford Sausage plus a variety of delicious food choices from local vendors to downtown restaurants!
- Beer Stein Games
- Weiner Dog Costume Parade
- Local Wine from Contra Costa Wine Growers
- An Oktoberfest Market on First & Oak Streets
- and much more!
Explore our charming and historic downtown – visit dozens of unique shops, stops, bars and restaurants!
October 13: Crockett Oktoberfest
Join the Crockett Chamber of Commerce from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm for its Oktoberfest in the downtown area (628 2nd Ave). The event will feature German food, beer and wine along with music from Jeffrey James Trio (blues & rock)… plus live polka music.
- German Beer & Wine
- Brezen (pretzles)
- Wurstle (sausages
- Axe throwing
- Maypole dance
- Car show
- Yodeling contest
- Prizes & raffles
All ages welcome. For more information, click here.
For other upcoming events around Contra Costa County, visit our events calendar