5th Annual Concord Oktoberfest

Grab your stein and your best lederhosen!  Sidegate Brewing is throwing an Oktoberfest celebration for beer lovers of every kind. Get ready for German-style brews, delicious food, live music, and games that keep the party going from start to finish. Prost! 

Learn More About Oktoberfest at Side Gate Brewing

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When & Where

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 12-10pm
Location: Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden | 1822 Grant Street

Tickets

Your $25 ticket gets you entry into Oktoberfest, as well as a Side Gate beer stein, your first pour, and a can of Oktoberfence beer.

Click here to purchase your Oktoberfest ticket.

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2026 Event Details

Headed to celebrate Oktoberfest in Concord? Here's what you can expect:

New Beers on Tap

Side Gate Brewing will be serving four German beers, brewed just in time for the fall season. 

• Dark Blue (Black Lager | 5.6%)
• ValHelles (Munich Helles | 4.8%)
• Oktoberfence (Festbier | 6.2%)
• Actively Chillen (Kolsch | 5.7%)

Plus, they'll have their regular selection of beers, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic Italian sodas available.

Food

Enjoy German-inspired dishes from La Kura Food Truck, including Bratwurst, Schnitzel Sandwiches, Chicken Döner, and Pretzels. A dedicated dessert vendor will also be on-site with a selection of delectable sweet treats.

Activities

Keep the fun going all day long with a stein-holding contest, live music from Audio Mynde and Vinyl Countdown, local vendors, and face painting. 

About Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden is located near Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, California, and serves fresh beer brewed on-site in its taproom and spacious outdoor beer garden. The brewery has hosted Concord’s Oktoberfest for five years and was voted Best Brewery & Taproom in the East Bay in Diablo Magazine’s Best of the East Bay Awards for two years in a row. In 2026, Side Gate also earned a Best Trivia Night in the East Bay title. It's a welcoming spot for craft beer, community events, kids, and pets.

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More Oktoberfest Fun

Can't get enough of Oktoberfest? We've got you covered! 

Oktoberfest Party

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 12-10pm
Location: Epidemic Ales | 150 Mason Circle

Head to Epidemic Ales for an evening of festive fun with Oktoberfest beers on tap, limited edition steins, giant turkey legs, karaoke, German food, and more! Plus, be sure to catch the Mayor of Concord tapping the ceremonial keg at 4pm! 

Still need more ways to celebrate? Check out the bars and breweries in Concord!