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Marin Oktoberfests 2025

Here's where to go for brats, beer and German cheer!

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Recommendation  #1
Corte Madera Community Foundation

Come enjoy beer, brats, pretzels, music and more with friends and neighbors at the Corte Madera's 30th Anniversary Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5th.

Feast on tasty German fare like bratwursts and potato salad, and sip on local brews in the festive beer garden. Enjoy live music by Koolwhip & Lucky Drive, and family-friendly activities. This year's event will also include a cake walk, a pie baking contest, and magic show. 

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Tickets: $40 (advance); $50 (day of the event)

** includes unlimited beer tastings and a commemorative mug) 

General Admission(without tasting): $15. 

** Proceeds support the Corte Madera Beautification Committee.

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Saturday, October 5th: 12pm - 5pm
Recommendation #2

Hold on to your Lederhosen. The Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise is hosting its 12th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18th at the Greek Orthodox Church. Get ready for some Old Fashion German Fun!

Dine on delicious bratwurst, chicken, red cabbage, potato salad, strudel, ice cream, and beer & wine. Enjoy live “Oom-pah” music from the Bavarian Continentals Band and do your best Polka and Chicken Dance. The event will also feature a special Moylan’s Oktoberfest Beer, a silent auction, pretzels, soft drinks, and a no-host bar.

Tickets: $75 (includes dinner + drink ticket) 

** Proceeds support community projects.

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Saturday, October 18th: 5:30pm - 9pm
Recommendation #3
Marin Country Mart

Marin Country Mart is celebrating Oktoberfest over three Sundays this year. Each afternoon will feature live music, kids pretzel crafts, stein holding and costume contests, and plenty of beer! 

Nosh on traditional German favorites, including: Bratwurst, Leberkäse, Bratdogs, Kraut, Kids Frankfurters, Cucumber Potato Salad, Pretzels with Bier Cheese, and more!

​September 21: featuring live music from the Zicke Zacke Band + food & beer from Suppenküche 

September 28: featuring live music from the Zicke Zacke Band + food & beer from Schroeders

October 5: featuring live music from Bohemian Brothers (11am-2pm) and the Marin Symphony Brass Quintet (2:30pm - 5:30pm + food & beer from Suppenküche 

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Admission is FREE.

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HOURS:
Sunday, September 21st; Sunday; September 28th; October 5th: 11am - 6pm
Recommendation #4
Pond Farm Brewing Co.

Bust out your Lederhosen... Oktoberfest is here! 

Join Pond Farm Brewing Co. on Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th for liters of lagers, traditional German food (pretzels & bratwurst), games, stein holding, music, and more. 

Pond Farm will also be celebrating the annual release of Festbier -  a beautiful blend of malts along with German hops and their house lager yeast. Bready malt balanced with just the right bitterness to be immensely drinkable. This beer is meant to be enjoyed a liter at a time. Prost!

Costumes are encouraged!

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No Cover Charge

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Saturday & Sunday, October 11 - 12: 12pm - 9pm
Recommendation #5
Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

Savor delicious brews, see amazing bikes, hear incredible live music, jump on a group ride, and connect with 35 bike exhibitors and sample 30+ beers from 16 brewers at Biketoberfest Marin!

Beer tasting tickets include unlimited tastings and a keepsake souvenir glass! All proceeds benefit the Marin County Bicycle Coalition and Access4Bikes and their efforts to expand Marin County's network of bike lanes, pathways, and trails!

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:

Good Karma: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Featuring JAMBAR owner Jennifer Maxwell’s band)

Panoramic Highway: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Catfight: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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Advance Tickets: $40 (includes unlimited beer-tasting tickets with keepsake souvenir glass)

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 12th: 11am - 5pm
Recommendation #6
Cavallo Point

Get in the Oktoberfest spirit on Sunday, September 21st. Cavallo Point's Cooking School will teach you how to create traditional German dishes in this hands-on class. Best of all, you get to eat the fruits of your labor!

Class Menu:

Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese

Potato Pancakes with Roasted Applesauce

Braised Red Cabbage

Spaetzle with Sage Butter

Pork Schnitzel with Dijon Mushroom Gravy

Chocolate Stout Pudding

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Tickets: $175 + tax & gratuity

** Includes two complimentary drinks (wine, sparkling wine, beer or non-alcoholic drinks), and complimentary valet parking.

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Sunday, September 21st: 5pm - 8pm
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