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Historic Camp Richardson Resort
1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
October 3
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Oktoberfest at Lake Tahoe – the yearly celebration of all things German – will return to Camp Richardson Resort on October 3 & 4, 2026.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at historic Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, where lakeside views and Bavarian traditions come together for a fun-filled family weekend. Guests can enjoy free admission and complimentary bike valet while exploring live German music, local craft beer and wine, authentic festival food, artisan vendors, and interactive activities for all ages. From stein-holding contests to kid-friendly games and entertainment, this annual South Lake Tahoe tradition offers a festive autumn experience in a scenic waterfront setting.
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Raise a stein and choose from 11 beers on tap, including Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, and Erdinger, all renowned German breweries from Bavaria, Germany, known for their traditional wheat beers. Well-known for its family-friendly activities, beer and wine garden, and Oktoberfest-inspired menu options, Camp Richardson will be serving up bratwurst and pretzels, in addition to an array of food trucks offering a variety of dishes, including smoked turkey legs, roasted corn, pizza, and tacos.
Festival goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free bike valet service provided by the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. The bike valet will be located on the festival side of state Route 89. Free parking is available on paved sites in the resort’s Eagles Nest campground.
Contests during the two-day festival range from beer stein holding to yodeling and costume contests for dogs and their owners. All ages can participate in the yodeling and costume contests. Winners receive gift certificates for food, activities and lodging at the resort.
The “Gruber Family Band” will play live polka music both days accompanied by dancers from Lake Tahoe Shining Stars. Vendor row will include many handcrafted and made-in-Tahoe choices. Souvenir steins and shirts will be available for purchase at the Camp Richardson Booth.
As a participant in the Tahoe Blue Beach program, Camp Richardson is going plastic-free at all the resort’s booths for this year’s Oktoberfest. Refillable water stations will be available, and the resort is asking guests to bring their own water bottles as disposable cups will not be provided.
The Tahoe Blue Beach program is a collaborative between Keep Tahoe Blue, land managers — including the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and California State Parks — as well as beach concessionaires and businesses to “raise the bar for beach management in Tahoe” to ensure Lake Tahoe is protected from the impacts of recreation.
We will have a VIP Section Available! – Limited to a MAX of 100 spots per day — purchase your VIP ticket today! Email dcook@goexplorus.com for further inquiries.
Oktoberfest themed special offerings at The Grove all day long! After the event, relax with live music for Sunset Sessions. Don’t miss this festive celebration of culture, community, and fun
—see you at Oktoberfest! Prost!
For the latest updates, visitors can follow the resort’s new Facebook and Instagram pages at www.facebook.com/camprichresort and www.instagram.com/camprichresort/
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