Northern California's Premiere Oktoberfest

Clayton Business & Community Association invites you to experience Oktoberfest "Munich Style" in picturesque downtown Clayton, CA. Set under beautiful Mt. Diablo, it evokes a feeling of Bavaria.

Authentic German Biergarten

"EIN PROSIT" Enjoy German beer and food plus dancing to live music by The internationals in our authentic Munich biergarten.

The heart of the Clayton Oktoberfest is our authentic Biergarten that comes from Germany with love. The Oktoberfest beer garden plays host to the band and is the lifeblood of the party. All of the wood benches and tables were imported from Munich Germany.

Roll out the barrels and dance the night away with The Internationals. Celebrate Oktoberfest with friends, family and neighbors gathered under the grand tent.

September 30, 2023

12 p.m.: Opening Ceremony
Tapping of the Keg 12:30pm in the Biergarten

Super Size Carnival

Clayton Oktoberfest Amusements, A Fun Fair For All!

Kids of all ages will delight as downtown Clayton is transformed into a full size carnival with amusements rides, game booths and street performers.

The Clayton Oktoberfest features a full size carnival fun for kids of all ages. The carnival is a great place for the family to have a fun and excitement time together. For your maximum amusement the carnival runs from Friday night through Sunday. Stock up on tickets!

Friday, September 29, 2023 (Carnival only)
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, September 30, 2023
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, October 1, 2023
12:00pm - 6:00pm

Arts & Crafts Vendors

Take a stroll down Main Street as it's lined with arts and craft vendors selling everything from hot sauces to jewelry to Oktoberfest gear.

Music

The Internationals - Dance Music from Everywhere

Aptly named, The Internationals perform music from around the world. Specializing in dance music from Europe - Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia to name a few. The Internationals also perform all the standard dance music from the United States, even including a little "rock and roll." Bob, Steve, Jan, and Tom yodel and sing in several different languages. The Internationals combine authentic European costumes and music with American enthusiasm and energy to provide audiences with the best in Musical performance.

Robert "Bobby" Maggiora
- Bandleader, Accordion, Vocals, Keyboard

Steve "Stevie" McGinnis
- Bass Guitar, Tuba, Vocals, Yodeling

Jan Meere
- Horns, Vocals, Yodeler, Keyboard, Aux. Percussion

Tom Casazza
- Percussion, Vocals

Date: September 29-October 1, 2023

Location: Historic Downtown Clayton, CA 94517

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