September 20th, 2025 11am — 6pm Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace logo

  • Old World German Beer
  • Authentic German Food
  • German Oompah Bands

September 20th • 11am — 6pm

Benicia Becomes Bavaria

Join us at First Street Green in Benicia for a day of German culture, food, music, and fun!
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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.

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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!

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More Live Musical Performances

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Stein holding contest

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!

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Meander the Marketplace

A unique shopping experience

Peruse through over 20 vendors with unique gifts, crafts, and souvenirs from local artisans.

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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.

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All Day Face Painting

Dive into a world of imagination with our face painting artists to get you in the spirit of the festival.

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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.

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Tickets will be available later in the year!

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