Experience the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe at The Village at Palisades Tahoe's Annual Oktoberfest. This vibrant event features authentic Bavarian food, live music, traditional dances, and an array of fun games, all set against the backdrop of authentic German beer and cultural festivities.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: The Village at Palisades Tahoe
- Website: Visit event's official website for more information.
Entertainment:
Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band and Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troop
Location: Events Plaza Music Stage
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Alpentanzer Schuhplattler & Alpentanzkapelle Band
Location: First Street Stage
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Food and Beverage:
Beverages: A selection of Erdinger and Oktoberfest Craft beers from breweries like Sierra Nevada, FiftyFifty, Alibi, Truckee Brewing, BrewBilt Brewing, and Lagunitas. Root beer floats for kids.
Food: German-style brats, giant pretzels, Swiss slices, and traditional European desserts/pastries from 'A Slice of Switzerland'.
Oktoberfest Games (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the new Gondola Plaza):
Stein Race: Teams of two compete in a speed walk through an obstacle course.
Brat Toss: Toss the bratwurst onto a keg, increasing difficulty each round.
Stein Holding Competition: Hold a full, 1-liter stein at shoulder height; the last person standing wins.
Ticket Information:
Presale Tickets (ends September 27 at 11:59 PM):
Oktoberfest Package: $20 (Includes entry, a .5 liter festival Stein, and contribution to the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation. Beer tickets sold separately.)
Oktoberfest Entry Donation: $10 (Access without complete package, ideal for minors 13-20 and those with a Legacy Stein.)
VIP Package: $100 (Skip lines with VIP seating and beer lounge access, includes everything in the Oktoberfest package plus VIP Stein.)
Kids 12 & Under: Free
At the Door Tickets:
Oktoberfest Package: $30
Oktoberfest Entry Donation: $15
VIP Package: $150
Kids 12 & Under: Free