Sep 9 2009
Oktoberfest around Reno and Lake Tahoe is celebrated with gusto similar to the original German version. You'll find fun celebrations of beer and food held at various venues in the Reno / Lake Tahoe region of Nevada. These fall festivals are a great way to celebrate fall and the changing of the seasons. I've listed all Oktoberfest events with current information and will add others as the information becomes available.
Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Lake Tahoe
8th Annual Oktoberfest at Squaw Valley USA - The 8th Annual Village Oktoberfest takes place on Saturday, October 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beer lovers and those who like traditional German fun will enjoy a variety of entertainment, including performances by Joe Smiell and his 20-piece Bavarian band. The Almenrauch Schuhplattler and Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Austrian dance troupes will also be part of the entertainment. The Oktoberfest Games encourage festival goers to compete in Stein Holding, Keg and Barrel-Rolling Races, and the Bratwurst Toss. You are encouraged join in on the spirit of the event by wearing traditional lederhosen and Austrian clothing.All of the entertainment is free. At the Biergarten, the first glass $10, which includes a full half-liter festival stein. Additional beer tickets will be available for $5. Brews on tap will include Gordon Biersch Festbier, Spaten Premium lager, Spaten Oktoberfest, Trumer Pilsner, Buckbean Black Noddy, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, and non-alcoholic Clausthauler. You'll also find traditional German food like bratwurst and saurkraut. Beer sales benefit the Tahoe Truckee Lacrosse Foundation. For more information, visit The Village at Squaw Valley Oktoberfest, or call (530) 584-6266.
Tahoe City Oktoberfest - The Tahoe City Oktoberfest is part of a week-long Harvest Festival celebrated in this town on Lake Tahoe's west shore. Enjoy beer, food and live music by Deja Vu at the Cobblestone Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. There will be fun and games for everyone at this free admission event. For more information call (530) 583-3348.
Camp Richardson Oktoberfest - The Camp Richardson Oktoberfest, held at the resort near South Lake Tahoe, will be October 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. This event features family games and activities, German food, craft booths, music by the Al Gruber band, a pumpkin patch, costume contest for people and dogs, and a beer and wine garden. At the same time, and within walking distance, is the Kokanee Salmon Festival at the USFS Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
