Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Reno Area
Oktoberfest with the Reno Pops Orchestra - Join the Reno Pops Orchestra for their annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. The Oktoberfest-themed performance will be at the Bavarian World Restaurant, 595 Valley Road in Reno. The evening will include dinner, beer, live music, and dancing to polkas and waltzes. There will be a silent auction with great prizes. Tickets are $65 per person (over 21) and can be purchased online at the Reno Pops website, by mail using the printable online order form, or purchased at Zephyr Books or Maytan Music Center. There are only 150 seats available and tickets will be on sale until September 27.
Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Lake Tahoe
10th Annual Oktoberfest at Squaw Valley USA - The 10th Annual Village Oktoberfest takes place on Saturday, October 1 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 the beer and a half-liter glass. 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. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Lacrosse Foundation. For more information, visit The Village at Squaw Valley Oktoberfest, or call (530) 584-6266.
Tahoe City Downtown Harvest Festival - The 7th Annual Tahoe City Downtown Harvest Festival is a two week event celebrated in this town on Lake Tahoe's west shore. Various activities take place from October 8 to 22, including the Cobblestone Oktoberfest on the 8th. Other events include a Pumpkin Patch Carnival, Scarecrows on Parade, and Snowfest Scarecrow Sprint & Stroll. 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 1 and 2, 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 Gruber Family 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.
