Support Us Button Widget

5 Oktoberfest 2023 celebrations in San Jose

Grab your stein and put on your lederhosen to celebrate Oktoberfest at these five events in San Jose.

Two people hold steins of beer out while dressed in Oktoberfest gear.

Get ready for steins on steins of crisp, German beer.

Oktoberfest fun is brewing. The renowned Munich festival runs through Tuesday, Oct. 3, but you don’t need to travel to Germany to tap into the fun.

We’ve drafted a list of five local celebrations where you can raise a glass to the hoppy occasion.

Clandestine Brewing | Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1 + Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8
Enjoy a wide variety of German beers like Kölsch, Dortmunder, and Doppelbock.

Faultline Brewing | Monday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 15
Indulge in a menu of German fare, including Jagerschnitzels, apple strudels, and special cocktails.

Camino Brewing Co. | Saturday. Oct. 7, 12-11 p.m.
Get ready for a Märsen beer release, brats, contests, and music from Zicke-Zacke Band.

Britannia Arms Almaden | Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Play bingo and indulge in Bavarian pretzels + beer.

Downtown Campbell | Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Campbell’s 28th annual Oktoberfest brings 150+ vendors, stein-holding contests, and German cuisine.

More from SJtoday
These San Jose gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
To help make your entire process at the San Jose Mineta Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 41 nonstop flights.
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
Christmas in the Park, holiday pop-up bars, twinkling lights, and ice skating under the stars? We’d watch the heck out of this fictional, AI-generated holiday movie set in the great 408.
San Joseans kept it diverse at the library check-out line, that’s for sure.
Prepare for winter in San Jose with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
The great 408 is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
The rink at 120 S. Market St. will be open Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 to Jan. 20, 2025.
The list of volunteer opportunities in San Jose includes everything from renovating homes to caring for furry friends.
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.