🍺 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest – Visitor Info

Celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Walnut Creek with German-inspired food, beer, live music, dancing, family activities, games, and local marketplace shopping.

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✨ Updated: 2026

📌 Event Details

  • 🍺 Event: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest
  • 📅 Date: September 25–26, 2026
  • ⏰ Hours: Friday: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
    Saturday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
  • 📍 Location: Civic Park East, Walnut Creek, California
  • 🎶 Entertainment: Live music, dancing, contests, and Oktoberfest activities
  • 👨👩👧 Family Fun: Mega Kids Zone and family-friendly activities
  • 🛍 Marketplace: Local vendors, food, beer, and community shopping

🗺 Event Location

🥨 What to Expect

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is a lively two-day downtown festival featuring music, community, Bavarian-inspired fun, live bands, traditional dancing, local food, artisan vendors, and a vibrant biergarten with craft beers and more.

🍺 Biergarten
Craft beers, festive drinks, and Oktoberfest-style refreshments.
🥨 Food Vendors
Local food, Bavarian-inspired bites, snacks, and seasonal treats.
🎶 Entertainment
Live bands, traditional dancing, music, and community entertainment.
👧 Kinder Karneval
Family-friendly fun and activities for kids.

❓ FAQs

  • 🎟 Is admission free? Yes, admission is free with RSVP.
  • 👧 Are kids welcome? Yes, the event includes a family-friendly Kinder Karneval.
  • 🍺 Is there beer? Yes, the event includes a biergarten with craft beers and more.
  • 🛍 Is there shopping? Yes, visitors can shop from artisan vendors and local marketplace vendors.
  • 📅 When is the event? September 25–26, 2026.

💡 Visitor Tips

  • RSVP in advance since the official event page lists free admission with RSVP.
  • Arrive early for easier parking and time to explore downtown Walnut Creek.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking, dancing, shopping, and enjoying the festival.
  • Dress festively if you want to join the Oktoberfest spirit with dirndl or lederhosen-inspired style.
  • Visit the official website for RSVP details, music updates, vendor information, volunteer opportunities, and event FAQs.

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