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By Jeremy Lipps, @Digital_Lipps On any list of the world’s finest celebrations there must certainly be a slot reserved for Germany’s fall festival known as Oktoberfest. In fact, the first […]
By Jeremy Lipps, @Digital_Lipps
On any list of the world’s finest celebrations there must certainly be a slot reserved for Germany’s fall festival known as Oktoberfest. In fact, the first Oktoberfest held in Munich, Germany in 1810 to honor the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese was so awesome that Germans have partied every year since.
Americans like to party, too. Out here in California we do a fine job of honoring the old Prince and Princess with celebrations from San Francisco to San Jose. Germany’s fine art of brewing will be on display at numerous festivals all along the Peninsula. Although our list is incomplete, we did put together a loving list of Caltrain-accessible Oktoberfests to keep your fall merry and safe.
Note: For pricing, note that event tickets are often separate from beer/glass prices. Check each event website for details.
SAN FRANCISCO
Oktoberfest by the Bay
Sept 25-27
Pier 48, San Francisco
http://www.oktoberfestbythebay.com/
Transit: Blocks from 4th and King Caltrain Station
Tix: $25 general, $75 VIP, $5 kids + service fee
SOUTH BAY
Campbell Oktoberfest
October 17-18
Campbell Ave between Third St & Railway Ave.
http://business.campbellchamber.net/events/details/oktoberfest-2977
Transit: San Jose Diridon to Light Rail #902, exit Downtown Campbell
Tix: Free
Mountain View Oktoberfest
October 3 – 4, 11am – 7pm
Corner of W. Dana St & Bryant St.
Transit: Two blocks from Mountain View Caltrain Station
Tix: $8 entry + stein fee ($15 liter or $10 ½ liter glass)
Oktoberfest at the Market
October 10, 12p-7:30p
Downtown San Jose, San Pedro Square Market
http://www.sanpedrosquaremarket.com/san-pedro-square-market-event-calendar
Transit: Bay Area Bike Share, VTA 68, or walk from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station
Tix: $25 ½ liter, $30 liter, $70 VIP + small service fee
PENINSULA
Redwood City Oktoberfest
Sept 18-20
Courthouse Square
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/Oktoberfest.html
Transit: Block from Redwood City Station
Tix: $18 ($10 kids)
Peninsula Oktoberfest
October 3, 11-4pm
Hiller Aviation Museum
http://www.hiller.org/oktoberfest_2015.shtml
Transit: SamTrans 261 (first stop past 101) from San Carlos Caltrain Station.
Tix: $12 (Museum admission) + glass + beer