Oktoberfest
Sep
30
Sat
12:00 PM — 6:00 PM
This event has happened in the past.
Annual Oktoberfest in The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Enjoy authentic Bavarian food, live music, games, and beer.
This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer and Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell's 20 Piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troupe and Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troupe, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day. Authentic Brats, Pretzels, Swiss Slices and traditional European dessert/pastries to include apple strudel & nussgipfel, plus Root Beer Floats for the kids will be available for purchase.
Event Details:
Event Date: September 30, 2023
Where: The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Time: Saturday, 12pm-6pm
Sep
30
Sat
Oktoberfest
12:00 PM — 6:00 PM
This event has happened in the past.
Annual Oktoberfest in The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Enjoy authentic Bavarian food, live music, games, and beer.
This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer and Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell's 20 Piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troupe and Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troupe, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day. Authentic Brats, Pretzels, Swiss Slices and traditional European dessert/pastries to include apple strudel & nussgipfel, plus Root Beer Floats for the kids will be available for purchase.
Event Details:
Event Date: September 30, 2023
Where: The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Time: Saturday, 12pm-6pm
Type | Presale tickets | at the door tickets |
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Oktoberfest Package |
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Entry Donation |
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VIP Package |
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* FREE - Kids 12 & Under
* Presale tickets end September 29 at 11:59PM.
*One (1) Festival stein is included with each Oktoberfest Package.
*Steins not included with Entry Only Ticket.
*Must have festival stein to drink beer at the event. Beer will only be poured into Oktoberfest 2023 & Legacy steins.
*Legacy steins are previous year steins from Oktoberfest at Palisades Tahoe.
EVENT DETAILS CONTINUED:
- Beer tickets are $8 and available to purchase at the event only.
- Authentic German & Oktoberfest food can be purchased onsite, prices vary.
- All beer is poured into festival steins. Purchase the Oktoberfest package which includes a commemorative 2023 stein or NEW this year - bring in your Legacy stein from previous year's Oktoberfest at Palisades Tahoe.
- All proceeds from beer sales benefit the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation.
- Festival goers must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase beer.
- All food is available for purchase and not included in the beer or entry pricing.
- Oktoberfest Games are FREE to enter. First come, first to participate.
OKTOBERFESTIVITIES
Oktoberfest Games are FREE to enter. First come, first to participate. Games have been moved to the Tram Circle this year!
GAME HOURS: 1:30pm-3pm
- Stein Race: 1pm- Teams of (2) compete in a speed walk through an obstacle course.
- Brat Toss: 2:30pm - Toss the bratwurst onto a keg, with each round adding difficulty, last person standing wins.
- Stein Holding Competition: 4:00pm - Competitors hold a full, 1-liter stein in one hand at shoulder height. Last competitor holding full steins wins.
AUTHENTIC ENTERTAINMENT: 12pm-6pm
- Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band - Events Plaza Music Stage
- Alpentanzer Schuhplattler & Alpentanzkapelle Band - First Street Stage
- Almenrausch Schuhpattler - Events Plaza Music Stage
OKTOBERFEST FOOD & BIER
- Bitburger, Erdinger and Oktoberfest Craft beers from Sierra Nevada, Deschutes, FiftyFifty, Alibi and more.
- Root beer floats for the kids!
- A Slice of Switzerland's authentic cheese bread and dessert.