North Lake Tahoe Events
Beartoberfest
- Location: Bear Belly Brewing Kings Beach, CA
- Starts: 1:00 PM
Beartoberfest
📍 Bear Belly Brewing Co. – Kings Beach
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Doors Open at 1:00 PM
Break out the lederhosen and celebrate Oktoberfest Tahoe-style at Bear Belly Brewing Co.! 🍺🥨 The 7th Annual Beartoberfest brings an afternoon of beer, German food, live music, dancing, and plenty of festive fun to Kings Beach.
Event Highlights:
🍺 Special beer release
🥨 German food
🎶 Live music & dancing
🏆 Best Lederhosen Contest
Grab your friends, throw on your best Oktoberfest attire, and head to Bear Belly for an afternoon of good beer, good food, and a little Bavarian-inspired fun.
➡️ More info: @bearbellybrewingco
Tahoe City Oktoberfest
- Location: Gatekeepers Museum
- Starts: 12:00 PM
- Ends: 5:00 PM
Don't miss Tahoe City's unique Oktoberfest, a festive celebration for all ages! Head to Gatekeeper's Museum/William B. Layton State Park on September 19th from 12 pm to 5 pm for the ultimate lakeside Oktoberfest experience. Enjoy Bavarian-themed food, craft beers from regional breweries, live music by Coburn Station, and the enchanting sounds of an accordion player, Christiane Georgi. Participate in fun games like Stein squat, Yodel Contest, Weiner toss, and even make your own Oktoberfest pretzel necklace. Explore the Vendor Village, dress up in your best German-themed costume for a chance to win prizes, and let your kids delight in pumpkin painting, balloon twisting, coloring, and a Story Trail. Don't miss this day of craft beer, music, food, games, and more. Get your tickets in advance for $25, or pay $30 on the day, which includes a commemorative beer glass and two drink tokens. Additionally, we're excited to introduce the Lederhosen 5K for a fun run alongside the picturesque Truckee River. For convenience and eco-friendliness, use our Bike Valet and free TART transportation options.