San Francisco Oktoberfest on Front

September 18, 2026, 2-10 p.m.

240 Front Street
San Francisco, CA
Free, eventbrite.com

Street takeover featuring big block party with  Stein holding competitions, live music, games, and all the ice-cold beer your heart desires.

• Free admission
• Stein holding competitions
• Ladyhosen band + Pop Rocks
• Axe throwing
• Over 70 beers on tap
• VW Van photo ops
• Stein Holding contest
• Beer Chugging, Beer Pong

Over 70 beers on tap and German food specials between three Front Street Bars, presented by Downtown SF Partnership. Live Music on the Outdoor Stage: Dance in the streets to performances by Ladyhosen and Pop Rocks. Try axe throwing by Split the Wood, challenge your friends to a game of beer pong, and capture the moment at the vintage VW van photo op. Plus legendary beer hall games like Stein Holding and Beer Chugging!

Oktoberfest in the Park

October 9, 2026, 6-9 p.m.

Park Chalet
1000 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA
$39.11-44.43, parkchalet.com
tickets on eventbrite.com

Park Chalet is behind the Beach Chalet, next to Golden Gate Park

2026 Highlights

• Live music by Alpine Sound
• Fresh Brews - first pour included with ticket
• Bavarian Food - available for purchase
• Best Dressed Contest
• Stein Holding Contest
• Custom Stein

Led by EJ Dieterle, a Black Forest native, Alpine Sound is a Bay Area band bringing authentic German music and Bavarian energy with accordion, tuba, clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet. The band is extremely popular at Oktoberfests for their signature polkas, singalongs, and a crowd that won't stop dancing. 

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