11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest

Start: Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00AM
End: Sunday, October 11, 2026 7:00PM

11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest PROST! Mountain View Oktoberfest returns to Downtown Mountain View for two days of beer, brats, music, dancing and Bavarian fun in the heart of Silicon Valley. Presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, the 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest takes over Castro Street Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 7 PM each day. Admission is FREE. Break out the lederhosen, dust off the dirndl and get ready to celebrate beneath the festival’s massive 200-foot Festzelt tent with authentic German beer served in traditional glass steins, Bavarian food, live German music, contests, dancing and plenty of Gemütlichkeit. Whether you come for the beer, the bratwurst, the music or simply a great weekend with friends and family, Mountain View Oktoberfest brings a taste of Bavaria to Downtown Mountain View. OKTOBERFEST HIGHLIGHTS • Massive 200-foot Festzelt tent • German beer served in traditional glass steins and boots • Authentic Bavarian food • Live German bands all weekend • Stein Holding Competitions • Bavarian Attire Contests • Dancing, games and entertainment • Family friendly atmosphere • Downtown Mountain View location • FREE admission WELCOME TO THE FESTZELT The heart of Mountain View Oktoberfest is its massive 200-foot Festzelt, where long communal tables, flowing beer, live music and dancing create the atmosphere of a traditional German beer hall right on Castro Street. Grab a seat, raise a stein with old friends or make some new ones. Oktoberfest is about more than beer. It is about coming together, sharing a table and embracing the Bavarian spirit of Gemütlichkeit: warmth, friendliness and good cheer. BEER THE BAVARIAN WAY No plastic pint cups here. Mountain View Oktoberfest has built its reputation on doing Oktoberfest the right way, including serving beer in real glass steins year after year. Raise a traditional stein or beer boot filled with a curated selection of German style and Oktoberfest beers and toast to a weekend in Downtown Mountain View. Come thirsty. Stay awhile. Prost! AUTHENTIC OKTOBERFEST EATS What is Oktoberfest without the food? Come hungry for a mouthwatering lineup of Bavarian favorites including sizzling sausages, schnitzel, giant pretzels, strudel and more. Grab a plate, find a spot beneath the Festzelt and pair your favorite German inspired dishes with a cold stein while the bands play. LIVE GERMAN MUSIC The soundtrack is unmistakably Oktoberfest. Deutscher MusikVerein 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Saturday & Sunday BlowMusik! 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday From traditional German favorites to high energy Oktoberfest anthems, expect plenty of singing, dancing, stein raising and spontaneous celebrations beneath the tent. STEIN HOLDING COMPETITION Think that stein looks easy to hold? Put your strength and endurance to the test in one of Oktoberfest’s most legendary traditions. Competitors hold a full stein straight out at arm’s length for as long as possible. No bending the elbow. No lowering the arm. No shortcuts. The last stein standing takes the glory. BAVARIAN ATTIRE CONTEST Lederhosen encouraged. Dirndls celebrated. Dress for the occasion and show off your finest Bavarian style during the Oktoberfest Attire Contest. Traditional, creative or completely over the top, bring your Oktoberfest best for a chance at prizes, bragging rights and some well deserved attention beneath the Festzelt. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Mountain View Oktoberfest is more than a beer festival. The celebration is open to all ages, with live music, dancing, food, games, contests and a lively cultural experience for the entire family. Bring the kids during the day, meet up with friends for an afternoon stein or settle in beneath the tent and enjoy the music into the evening. A MOUNTAIN VIEW TRADITION What began in 2013 as a community collaboration has grown into one of the Bay Area’s favorite Oktoberfest celebrations, drawing more than 10,000 guests to Downtown Mountain View. Now celebrating its 11th year, Mountain View Oktoberfest continues the traditions that have made it a local favorite while bringing the celebration to Castro Street with more room to eat, drink, dance and celebrate. GETTING HERE Mountain View Oktoberfest takes place in the heart of Downtown Mountain View, making public transportation one of the easiest ways to join the celebration. The Downtown Mountain View Transit Center provides convenient access via Caltrain, VTA Light Rail and bus service and is just a short walk from the festival. Downtown Mountain View is also home to restaurants, shops and businesses worth exploring before, during or after Oktoberfest. PLAN YOUR VISIT Saturday, October 10, 2026 11 AM to 7 PM Sunday, October 11, 2026 11 AM to 7 PM Castro Street Downtown Mountain View, California Admission: FREE All Ages Welcome Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol. Sponsorship: www.megalith.agency