Guide to Oktoberfest
Event Information
GENERAL ADMISSION: Free!
EVENT LOCATION: Civic Park East (1375 Civic Drive, across the bridge from Civic Park)
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT: Join us at the main stage and the NEW community stage for live music and entertainment from local artists. Click Here for the schedule and more information.
BEER & WINE: German beer is served around the festival at various beer tents. Find craft beer served by local breweries in the Biergarten, next to the Main Stage! For a full list of participating breweries, click here.
FOOD: From brats to pretzels, we have you covered! Visit our various food vendors and food trucks surrounding the festival. Click here to view the full list of participating food vendors.
KIDS ZONE: Visit the Kinderplatz Kids Zone for family-friendly activities, inflatable rides & more. Wristbands are required for all kids entering the kids zone and are valid for both event days. Visit the Kinderplatz Page for more information
Tickets & Glasses
This event is FREE ADMISSION. Drink tickets, glasses, and kids zone passes are available for purchase on-site.
Please note, the ticket booths are CASHLESS. All ticket booths will only accept credit card payments and will not be accepting cash. Individual vendors may have varying payment systems.
2024 Vendors
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Asian Art Foundation - Shen Yun
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Belle Bijoux Jewelry
Books by John
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Cocamel & Company
CoCo Farms
Color Street
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Creative Treasures Jewelry
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Dog Tired Adventures
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Enact Solar
Energized Jewels
Farm Fresh To You
Forever Linked By Cara
Four Seasons Gutter Filter
Gather Walnut Creek
General Plumbing Supply
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Hannah Frost Jewelry
Hat Bar
Haven Development
ISI Elite Training JerkyJerks Jerky Hut
Ji Sung Taekwondo Kayla's Custom Designs
KDK Face Painting
LEAD
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Life Dental & Orthodontics
Little Rocker Clothing
Llamacorn Designs Unlimited
Magic Entertainment of John Gardenier
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mavery & Co Hat Bar
Messy Besties
Midnight Star Esthetics Co.
Milk+Lily Portrait Co
Mimi’s Shining Treasures
Miss Mouse Designs
Mr. Funnelhead
My Humble Hook
Nice & Short
Norse-Gael Books
Nour Solar
Oakland Puzzle Company
Oz and Ōtz
Peritik
Pound Bizness
Readings by Marie
Recipe Revivals
Royal Farms USA
Samali Perfumes
Sam's Gourmet Jams
Scentsy
Sherwin Williams
Signature Innovation
So Froze
Sonnet Leather
System Pavers
Tenzing Rigchen
Today's Kitchen & Bath
United Constructors
Urban Sunset
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Village Child
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Walnut Creek Arts + Rec
Walnut Creek Library
Willis Dog Treats
Winning Ways
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Getting to Oktoberfest
EVENT PARKING:
Event parking is available for $10 (cash or card) at 1111 Civic Drive (entrance is located off Arroyo Way). The parking lot will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
Limited parking is available at Civic Park. Street parking is available at surrounding metered parking spaces within the downtown. There are 2 nearby parking garages: North Broadway Garage and Lesher Center Garage.
OKTOBERFEST IS BARTABLE!
We strongly encourage using public transportation. Hop on and off at the Walnut Creek Bart Station, less than a 10 minute walk from the event. Click here to plan your visit.
BIKE VALET
Oktoberfest is conveniently located next to the Ironhorse Trail. Free Valet Bicycle Parking is provided by Bike Concord. Find the bike valet booth at the entrance next to the bridge from Civic Park.
The Chill Zone
Enter Oktoberfest's Porta-Party Speakeasy to be transported into the Chill Zone!
SHHH... It's a secret! Find the "Porta Pottys" located in the middle of Oktoberfest celebrations and through the doors of one porta potty you will find the Chill Zone.
FEATURING:
- Music
- Lounge Furniture
- Chill Zone Bar
PLEASE NOTE:
It is FREE to enter the Chill Zone. However, if you would like to purchase a drink at the Chill Zone Bar you must purchase drink tickets prior to entering at the designated ticket booths located around the festival. Drink Tickets are $10 and drinks inside the Chill Zone are limited to 2 per person.
SPONSORED BY: Visit Walnut Creek
The Do's & Dont's
Attendees who purchase drink tickets must be 21 years of age or older and must present a valid ID to redeem presale tickets or to purchase tickets at the event. Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is a drink responsibly event and reserves the right to regulate and/or stop serving individuals. Walnut Creek Downtown Association thanks you in advance for drinking responsibly and encourages all attendees to arrange a designated driver or take BART or use rideshare services.
There's no better place to show off your dirndl dress or don the lederhosen (not mandatory, but recommended). We encourage you to dress in your best Oktoberfest attire and join the festivities as we recreate the beloved German fall celebration in the heart of Walnut Creek.
No outside food or alcohol are allowed. In compliance with the City of Walnut Creek ordinance, Civic Park is a non-smoking space. All weapons and drugs of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Dogs must be well-behaved and must be on a 6ft leash or shorter, at all times. We reserve the right to ask any dog to be removed from the event.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at services@walnutcreekdowntown.com.