Merriam Park Oktoberfest, Chico

October 2-3, 2026, 5-9 p.m.

Oktoberfest at The Barn
1930 Market Place
Chico, CA
$36.50, meriampark.com  age 21+ only  | food and drinks are separate, a la carte fees

Admission includes:

• Entertainment  featuring AlpenBand, a German Style Polka Band
• Costume contest, stein holding contest, lawn games and more!
• Best Costume contest
• Stein Holding contest
• Lawn games and more!
• Farmers Brewing Fall Harvest on tap is an Oktoberfest style Marzen lager plus Sierra Nevada and Ramble West

A new, two-day festival will transport you straight to Bavaria so be sure to don your lederhosen and dirndls, grab your favorite steins and get ready drink, eat, sing and dance at Chico's new Oktoberfest! Presented by Meriam Park

 Chico Meriam Park Funtoberfest

October 4, 2026, 2-6 p.m.

1930 Market Place
Chico, CA
$10 adults, Free for kids, meriampark.com  | food and drinks are separate, a la carte fees

Featuring face painting, games, balloon art, crafts and live music from Radio Relapse band  playing your favorite party rock anthems. They'll have you on the dance floor in no time! Come grab a pint and let the kids experience Oktoberfest themed fun.

 

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A Taste of Downtown

September 6, 2026, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Downtown Chico
10381 Midway
Chico, CA
$25-up, downtownchico.com

• Over 25 local restaurants, breweries, and pubs - ticket holders receive 8 tasting vouchers
• Live music, concert with Monkey Wrench at City Plaza, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free for entire public
• Food options: Pizza, Mexican, Brazilian, Sicilian, Ice Cream & Gelato, Bakeries, Bistros and more

Taste of Downtown Restaurant, Pub Crawl, & Concert  Sunday, September 7, 2025 

A culinary adventure with live music, local flavor, and downtown charm throughout the heart of Downtown Chico. From savory to sweet and everything in between, there's a taste for everyone. Attendees  stroll through the streets of downtown enjoying flavorful offerings and live performances. The day culminates with a free, family-friendly concert at City Plaza  

 

Other Chico events include the annual National YoYo Championships and the Chico Nut Festival.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.