Oktoberfest – Village at Palisades Tahoe
- Sep 27, 2025
- The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Enjoy authentic Bavarian food, live music, games, and beer.
The Village at Palisades Tahoe comes alive with the 18th annual Oktoberfest on September 27, from noon to 6:00 p.m. The Village will transform into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular OktoberGames. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troop, and the Sierra Alphorns, Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troop, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day.
The annual Oktoberfest now features the authentic Erdinger Weissbier, brand new VIP packages, and expanded non-alcoholic options.
Authentic Brats, Pretzels, Swiss Slices, and traditional European desserts/pastries plus Root Beer Floats for the kids will be available for purchase.
Presented in partnership with the North Tahoe Community Alliance.
Presale Tickets
| $20 | Oktoberfest Package | Includes entry donation to the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation, and a .5 liter commemorative festival Stein. | Beer tickets can be purchased on-site. |
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| $10 | Oktoberfest Entry Donation | Contribute $10 to support the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation. This option is ideal for individuals seeking event access without the complete Oktoberfest Package, including minors aged 13-20 who won’t be partaking in alcohol consumption. |
Beer tickets can be purchased on-site. |
| $100 | VIP Package | Skip the beer lines with VIP seating and VIP beer lounge. Includes everything in the Oktoberfest package plus VIP Stein. |
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| FREE | Kids 12 & Under |
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*Presale tickets end September 26 at 11:59pm. One (1) Festival Stein is included with each Oktoberfest Package, Steins are NOT included with Entry Only Ticket. Beer will only be poured in Oktoberfest Festival 2025 & Legacy Steins. Legacy steins are previous steins from Oktoberfest at Palisades Tahoe.
At the Door Tickets
| $30 | Oktoberfest Package | Includes entry donation to the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation, and a .5 liter commemorative festival Stein. | Beer tickets can be purchased on-site. |
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| $15 | Oktoberfest Entry Donation |
Contribute $15 to support the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation. This option is ideal for individuals seeking event access without the complete Oktoberfest Package, including minors aged 13-20 who won’t be partaking in alcohol consumption. Or, NEW this year – those who are bringing their Legacy Oktoberfest Stein. | Beer tickets can be purchased on-site. |
| $150 | VIP Package |
Skip the beer lines with VIP seating and VIP beer lounge. Includes everything in the Oktoberfest package plus VIP Stein. | |
| FREE | Kids 12 & Under |
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Oktoberfestivities
Oktoberfest Games are FREE to enter. First come, first to participate. Games are at the Gondola Plaza!
Game Hours: 1PM-4PM
- Stein Race: 1pm- Teams of (2) compete in a speed walk through an obstacle course.
- Brat Toss: 2:30pm – Toss the bratwurst onto a keg, with each round adding difficulty, last person standing wins.
- Stein Holding Competition: 4:00pm – Competitors hold a full, 1-liter stein in one hand at shoulder height. Last competitor holding full steins wins.
Authentic Entertainment
| Entertainment | Location | Time |
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| Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band | Events Plaza Music Stage | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Alpentanzer Schuhplattler & Alpentanzkapelle Band | First Street Stage | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Almenrausch Schuhplattler | Events Plaza Music Stage | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| DJ Alex T | First Street Stage | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM & 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM |
| Sierra Alphorn | First Street Stage | 1:00 – 1:45 PM & 3:15 – 4:00 PM |
Oktoberfest Food & Bier
- Germany’s own Erdinger Weissbier, Oktoberfest & Helles Brauhaus plus Oktoberfest-themed craft beers from Sierra Nevada, FiftyFifty, Alibi Ale Works, Lagunitas, Deschutes, BrewBilt, Farmers Brewing Co., Founders, and Anderson Valley Brewing.
- Non-Alcoholic Options: Root beer floats
- A Slice of Switzerland’s authentic cheese bread and desserts.
- German-style brats & giant pretzels.
- Participating Restaurants: The Auld Dubliner, Rocker, TwentyTwo Bistro, Fireside Pizza, and new this year, The Chalet from Alpine, plus the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation Brat Tent.