Get ready for a full day of beer, food, music and community as Oktoberfest returns to Side Gate Brewery on Saturday, September 12 from 12:00–10:00 pm.
Bring your friends and family out for a fun day featuring a lineup of German-style beers, including Oktoberfence Festbier, Dark Bark Black Lager, ValHelles Munich Helles, Actively Chillen’ Kölsch and more.
La Kura Food Truck will be serving German-inspired fusion food, while Audio Mynde and Vinyl Countdown provide live music throughout the celebration.
The festivities will also include local vendors, face painting and a stein-holding contest, making this much more than just a beer event.
It’s a chance to get out, support a local Contra Costa business, connect with the community and enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration close to home in the City of Concord.
This year’s festivities include:
- NEW BEERS: 4 German beers specifically for Oktoberfest:
- Dark Bark – Black Lager (5.6%)
- ValHelles – Munich Helles (4.8%)
- Oktoberfence – Festbier (6.2%)
- Actively Chillen’ – Kolsh (5.7%)
- FAN FAVORITES: Planter Box Pilsner, Kaleidoscope Hard Seltzers, and Italian Sodas (non-alcoholic) available on tap
- GERMAN FOOD: La Kura Food Truck will have German-inspired dishes—everything from Bratwurst & Schnitzel Sandwiches to Chicken Doner & Pretzels
- DESSERTS GALORE: A dedicated dessert vendor will be selling the most delectable sweet treats
- ACTIVITIES: Stein Holding Contest, Live Music, Face Painting
Each $25 presale ticket includes:
- Side Gate beer stein
- Your first stein pour
- A can of our Oktoberfence beer to take home
- Entry into the best beer party of the year
Event Details:
- WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- TIME: 12pm – 10pm
- WHERE: Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden
- 1822 Grant St., Concord, CA 94520
- PARKING: Free parking nearby
- TICKET COST: $25
- TICKET LINK: Buy tickets here
