It’s time to take out your lederhosen and dirndl dress! SideTrack's Oktoberfest celebration is back, bringing a biergarten experience to downtown Pleasanton on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17! The two-day event features a special menu of German food and drink, live entertainment by Polkageist West, fun games and plenty of festive decor!
The event is free to attend with food and drink tickets available for purchase at the door. For guests looking to guarantee a spot inside the tents each evening, packages are available for pre-purchase which include seats, food and drink and a limited edition beer stein.
Enjoy menu of Oktoberfest-inspired food and drink including Za German Plate with sausages, German potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut and Za Vorks - the Za German Plate with a beer in commemorative SideTrack stein (limited quantities). A menu of a la carte items includes pretzels and special items for kids like hot dogs, mac and cheese and tater tots.
SideTrack also welcomes back Pleasanton’s Primrose Bakery, selling their German cookies and cakes throughout the weekend while local breweries will be featured alongside traditional German beer like Hofbräu München and Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen. Wine and additional beverages are available as well.
Date and Time
Friday Oct 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT
Friday, October 16 from 5pm – 10pm (live music from 6pm - 9pm)
Saturday, October 17 from 3pm – 10pm (live music from 6pm - 9pm)
While SideTrack’s Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event, outdoor guests are required to be 21 and older starting at 7pm each night. IDs required at the door.
Location
SideTrack Bar & Grill
30 West Angela Street
Pleasanton, CA
Fees/Admission
Admission is free with food and drink tickets available at the door. Guarantee your seat and reserve food and beverage packages in advance for Friday and Saturday night. Packages range from $40 - $65 and include guaranteed seating, beer stein and food/drink options. Visit the website to purchase. No refunds on advance tickets and no substitutions. Prices subject to change.
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