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Historic Camp Richardson Resort
1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
October 5
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 5 & 6, 2024.
A fall tradition in Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson Resort’s Oktoberfest is back Oct. 5-6. An ode to the Munich festival and a favorite for visitors and locals, the festival runs 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. daily. Lederhosen are optional but encouraged. Entrance and parking are free.
Well known for its family-friendly activities, beer and wine garden, and Oktoberfest-inspired menu options, this year’s choices will also include the Über Plate with four types of sausages, potato salad, braised red cabbage, and sauerkraut, and desserts by Frank Vilt’s Cakes. The Cameron Park, Calif. baker was featured on season one of “Baketopia” on HBO Max.
Festival goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free bike valet in front of the Mountain Sports Center. Free parking is available on paved sites in the resort’s Eagles Nest campground.
Competitions 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 matches. Pets only compete on Saturday. 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.
The resort is now running its fall Oktoberfest lodging specials. Enjoy 30% off a three-night stay in any indoor accommodation from Oct. 2-8 and get two complimentary Oktoberfest steins with two fills, and two Oktoberfest T-shirts. Or try the Prost Package for a buy one night get one free in any outdoor camping or RV spot, including a $30 voucher toward food at the festival and two complimentary beverage refill vouchers. (www.camprichardsonresort.com) (https://camprichardsonresort.com/event/oktoberfest-at-camp-richardson/)
Camp Richardson’s lakeside restaurant The Grove will be serving an Oktoberfest special menu in addition to the regular menu Oct. 5-6, with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. Diners can choose from pretzel bites with beer cheese and mustard, pork belly sliders on pretzel buns, or a Munich inspired stew, along with some fall-inspired specialty cocktails.
There’s also one last chance to get an ice cream fix from Camp Richardson’s Ice Cream Parlor open through the Oktoberfest weekend from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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/
Check out our amazing Oktoberfest package, valid for reservations at the Historic Hotel, Cabins, Marina Duplex, and Beachside Inn, with a 3-night minimum stay from October 2 through October 8, 2024. The offer expires on September 6, 2024, so book TODAY!
Your Oktoberfest Package includes:
- 30% OFF your Stay when you reserve a minimum of three nights between 10/2-8, 2024
- Two complimentary Camp Richardson Oktoberfest Steins & Two Fills
- Two FREE Camp Richardson Oktoberfest t-shirts
- Two tasty combo plates at our Food & Beverage tent
This package is only available through our reservation desk by calling (530) 494-2228. Offer expires 9/6/24 for reservations October 2-8, 2024! Limited availability. Must reserve 3+ nights to receive the special rate and package inclusions. Reservations are pre-paid and non-refundable.
Call today (530) 494-2228!
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