September 14th, 2024
11am — 6pm
Benicia Oktoberfest
& Marketplace
- Old World German Beer
- Authentic German Food
- German Oompah Bands
September 14th • 11am — 6pm
Benicia Becomes Bavaria
Join us at First Street Green in Benicia for a day of German culture, food, music, and fun!
All images are generated by AI, as inspiration for the event.
Sip the world's oldest beer
Brewed in an ancient Bavarian monastery
We're importing fresh beer that's been perfected over centuries, straight from the source, right into your stein.
Savor Authentic German Flavors
Schnitzels, Sausages, Sauerkraut & More
Pair up your pint with incredible German cuisine, and you'll be transported to the heart of Bavaria.
German Oompah Band
Sway along with your stein in the air
Watch the dancers twirl around the dance floor to the sounds of authentic German music. You won't want to miss this!
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Alpentanzer Schuhplattler & Bavarian Dancers
More Live Musical Performances
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Benicia High School
Band & Colorguard
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Glen Snyder
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Red Elvises
Stein Holding Contest
How long can you
hold your stein?
Arms straight, stein full. How long can you last? The top 2 contestants from the first 2 rounds will advance to the final showdown to win their prize!
11:30 am Round 1
3:30 pm Round 2
5:00 pm Final Showdown
All Day Lawn Games
Challenge your friends, family and mortal enemies to any one of the giant lawn games scattered throughout the park.
4:45 pm Costume Contest
Grab your lederhosen and dirndls and to off your best Bavarian outfit! The audience will vote for their favorite - and the winner will receive a prize!
Meander the Marketplace
A unique shopping experience
Peruse through over 20 vendors with unique gifts, crafts, and souvenirs from local artisans.
Kids Zone • Free for 12 and under
The largest inflatable play zone
we could muster
We're going all out to make sure everyone in the family has a great time, not just grown ups. We're piecing together the largest play zone that we could fit onto the green — and boy, do we wish we were a kids again.
All Day Face Painting
Dive into a world of imagination with our face painting artists to get you in the spirit of the festival.
All Day Root Beer Garden
Not all beer gardens are made equal. We've got one that's serving real root beer and real fun.
Buy Tickets
Tickets are available at the gate!
Online ticket sales are currently closed.
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