2021 Oktoberfest Celebrations in and around San Jose and Silicon Valley
(Updated Sep. 30, 2021)
Oktoberfest in Munich – which would have taken place this year from Sep. 18 to Oct. 3 – has been cancelled for the second straight year, and a number of local Oktoberfest events have followed suit for the second year in a row as well.
However, some local Oktoberfest-inspired events and celebrations are still set to take place in the coming weeks throughout San Jose and nearby, with opportunities to enjoy German and German-style beer and food in a festive atmosphere.
Below is a roundup of this year’s (mostly) local Oktoberfest events.
Prost!
~Andy
Thu., Sep. 16 – Sun., Sep. 26: Oktoberfest in Downtown Redwood City
What: Taking place on Courthouse Square: a decked-out Oktoberfest tent, lots of bench seating, German food, live music and more. Now in its 7th year.
Where: 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
More Info.: Event page
Fri., Sep. 17 – Sun., Sep. 19: Flocktoberfest at Drake’s Brewing Co. (3 Locations)
What: Flocktoberfest is happening at Drake’s three locations – the Barrel House in San Leandro, the Dealership in Oakland and up north at the BARN in West Sacramento. There’ll be a special lineup of food and entertainment at each Drake’s location, along with the return of Flocktoberfest German-style Helles Lager. Lederhosen and Dirndls highly encouraged.
Where: Barrel House (1933 Davis St., San Leandro); Dealership (2325 Broadway, Oakland); The BARN (985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento)
More Info.: Flocktoberfest event page
Sat., Sep. 18 (Sold Out), Sat., Sep. 25 (Sold Out), Fri., Oct. 8: Oktoberfest at Ludwig’s German Table, San Jose
What: Tickets for the two Saturdays in September sold out quickly, but tickets remain for the Fri., Oct. 8 date. There’ll be a traditional Oktoberfest menu, live music, best dressed contest, annual stein holding competition and more.
Where: 261 N. 2nd St., San Jose
More Info.: Ludwig’s Events page
Sat., Sep. 18 – Sun., Oct. 3: Oktoberfest at Steins Beer Garden, Mountain View
What: Come celebrate Oktoberfest at Steins. They will feature Oktoberfest-inspired food and beer specials starting Sep. 18 through Oct. 3. Details to be shared soon.
Where: 895 Villa St., Mountain View
More Info.: Steins website
Thu., Sep. 30: Oktoberfest at San Pedro Square Market, San Jose
What: German-style Oktoberfest beers will be featured at all three bars at San Pedro Square Market – Market Beer Company, San Pedro Square Market Bar and Three Sisters. More details to follow.
Where: 100 N. Almaden Ave., San Jose
More Info.: San Pedro Square Market website
Fri., Oct. 1 – Sat., Oct. 2: Oktoberfest at Das Bierhauz
What: Enjoy live music and German beers on tap.
Where: 135 Castro St., Mountain View
More Info.: Instagram post
Fri., Oct. 1 – Sun., Oct. 3 and Fri., Oct. 8 – Sun., Oct. 10: Oktoberfest 2021 at Clandestine Brewing
What: Like previous years, Clandestine offers the widest array of German beer styles, including Marzen, Festbier, Vienna Lager, Roggenbier, Weizenbock, Maibock, Doppelbock, Kolsch, Dortmunder and Berliner Weisse. There’s an option to purchase a commemorative stein with food provided on different days from Nandos Tacos, PB&J Off the Grill and Takoz Mod Mex. Don’t forget your lederhosen and dirndl.
Where: 980 S. 1st St., Ste. B, San Jose
More Info.: Facebook event page
Fri., Oct. 1 – Sat., Oct. 30: Oktoberfest at Teske’s Germania, San Jose
What: Enjoy German fare and beers with live music featuring The Internationals on select Friday and Saturday evenings starting Fri., Oct. 1 to Sat., Oct. 30.
Where: 255 N. 1st St., San Jose
More Info.: Teske’s Germania Events page
Fri., Oct. 1 – Sun., Oct. 31: Oktoberfest at Faultline Brewing Company
What: Enjoy a special menu featuring traditional German dishes and German-style beers, including Oktoberfest, Kölsch and Hefe Weizen, all month long.
Where: 1235 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale
More Info.: Faultline website
Sat., Oct. 2: Oktoberfest at Taplands
What: Taplands celebrates Oktoberfest by featuring German style beers from Sonoma Springs Brewing Company. Enjoy the outside setting with family-style bench seating – perfect for enjoying beers, brats and pretzels. There’ll also be oom-pah oom-pah music playing. The shenanigans start at 2pm.
Where: 1171 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara
More Info.: Facebook event page
Sat., Oct. 9: 4-Year Anniversary + Oktoberfest at The Cider Junction, San Jose
What: The Cider Junction celebrates its 4-year anniversary with an Oktoberfest-inspired celebration. Brats, strudel, German cider and beer, pretzels, prizes & more. 12-8pm.
Where: 820 Willow St., San Jose
More Info.: Facebook page
Sat., Oct. 16 to Sun., Oct. 17: 26th Annual Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell
What: The annual Oktoberfest in downtown Campbell started back in 1994. Look for live music, German food, plenty of beer and more.
Where: E. Campbell Ave., Campbell
More Info.: Event website