Annual Oktoberfest in The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Annual Oktoberfest in The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Enjoy authentic Bavarian food, live music, games, and beer.
This annual event transforms The Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer, Bavarian music, and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun.
Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell’s 20 Piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troop, and the Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troop, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day.
Authentic Brats, Pretzels, Swiss Slices, and traditional European desserts/pastries plus Root Beer Floats for the kids will be available for purchase.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: September 28th, 2024
- Time: 12pm-6pm
- Location: The Village at Palisades Tahoe
- 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. Or, NEW this year – those who are bringing their Legacy Oktoberfest Stein. | 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. | |
| FREE | Kids 12 & Under | ||
*Presale tickets end September 27 at 11:59pm. One (1) Festival Stein is included with each Oktoberfest Package, Steins are NOT included with Entry Only Ticket. Must have festival Stein to drink beer at the event.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | 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. 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 | ||
OktoberfestivitiesOktoberfest Games are FREE to enter. First come, first to participate. Games have been moved to the new 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 | 12pm-6pm |
| Alpentanzer Schuhplattler & Alpentanzkapelle Band | First Street Stage | 12pm-6pm |
| Almenrausch Schuhpattl | Events Plaza Music Stage | 12pm-6pm |
Oktoberfest Food & Bier
German style brats & giant pretzels
Erdinger, and Oktoberfest Craft beers from Sierra Nevada, FiftyFifty, Alibi,Truckee Brewing, BrewBilt Brewing, Lagunitas and more.
Root beer floats for the kids!
A Slice of Switzerland’s authentic cheese bread and desserts.