Oktoberfest at Historic Camp Richardson Resort

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.

• The Oktoberfest hours are 10am-5pm. We recommend arriving early to secure parking. Free parking will be available at Eagle’s Nest campsite on paved areas only.
• Free Bike Valet will be available on Jameson Beach Road across from the hotel parking lot.
• The Ice Cream Parlor and the Mountain Sports Center across from the Hotel will be closed during the weekend. Ice cream will be available at Oktoberfest.

Well known for its family-friendly activities, beer and wine garden, and Oktoberfest-inspired menu options, this year’s choices will also include:

• Food Booths and Beverage Booths will be available throughout the day. Credit card only, please.
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• Sausages: Brat, Kielbasa, Chicken Apple, Vegan
• Uber Plate $30
• All Sausages, Potato Salad, Braised Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Pickle, and two Sodas or Waters
• Regular Plate $20
• Two Sausages of Choice, Potato Salad, Braised Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Pickle, and a Soda or Water
• A la Carte:
• Sausage in Bun $10
• Potato Salad $5
• Red Cabbage $5
• Sauerkraut $5
• Popular beers, sodas, water, and other beverages available in the Beverage Booth.

Festival goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free bike valet on Jameson Beach Road across from the hotel parking lot.

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.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday:
11:00 am – The Studio’s Shining Stars
12:00 pm – Gruber Family Band
1:00 pm – Stein Hold or Yodeling Contest
2:00 pm – Owner & Pet Costume Contest
3:00 pm – Stein Hold or Yodeling Contest

Sunday:
11:00 am – The Studio’s Shining Stars
12:00 pm – Gruber Family Band
1:00 pm – Stein Hold or Yodeling Contest
2:00 pm – Owner & Pet Costume Contest
3:00 pm – Stein Hold or Yodeling Contest
4:30 pm – Sierra Alphorn Players

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.

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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