Enjoy authentic Bavarian food, live music, games, and beer.

The Village at Palisades Tahoe comes alive with the 18th annual Oktoberfest. The Village will transform into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular OktoberGames. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell's 20 Piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troop, and the Sierra Alphorns, Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troop, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day.

The annual Oktoberfest now features the authentic Erdinger Weissbier, brand new VIP packages, and expanded non-alcoholic options. Authentic Brats, Pretzels, Swiss Slices, and traditional European desserts/pastries plus Root Beer Floats for the kids will be available for purchase.

Presented in partnership with the North Tahoe Community Alliance.

Oktoberfestivities

Oktoberfest Games are FREE to enter. First come, first to participate. Games are at the Gondola Plaza!

Game Hours: 1PM - 4PM

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:

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band - Events Plaza Music Stage
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Alpentanzer Schuhplattler & Alpentanzkapelle Band - First Street Stage
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Almenrausch Schuhplattler - Events Plaza Music Stage
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM & 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM: DJ Alex T - First Street Stage
1:00 - 1:45 PM & 3:15 - 4:00 PM: Sierra Alphorn - First Street Stage

Oktoberfest Food and Bier:

Germany’s own Erdinger Weissbier, Oktoberfest & Helles Brauhaus plus Oktoberfest-themed craft beers from Sierra Nevada, FiftyFifty, Alibi Ale Works, Lagunitas, Deschutes, BrewBilt, Farmers Brewing Co., Founders, and Anderson Valley Brewing.
Non-Alcoholic Options: Root beer floats
A Slice of Switzerland’s authentic cheese bread and desserts.
German-style brats & giant pretzels.
Participating Restaurants: The Auld Dubliner, Rocker, TwentyTwo Bistro, Fireside Pizza, and new this year, The Chalet from Alpine, plus the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation Brat Tent.

Ticket Prices:

Presale Tickets:

Oktoberfest Package: $23.18
Oktoberfest Entry Donation: $12.51
VIP Package: $108.55
Kids 12 & Under: Free

At the Door Tickets:

Oktoberfest Package: $30
Oktoberfest Entry Donation: $15
VIP Package: $150
Kids 12 & Under: Free