Clayton Oktoberfest

Northern California’s Premiere Oktoberfest

The CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest will return on September 30-October 1, 2023.

Clayton Business & Community Association invites you to experience Oktoberfest “Munich Style” in picturesque downtown Clayton, CA. Since 2002, the Clayton Oktoberfest has been the San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere Oktoberfest. Featuring an authentic German biergarten, food & beer, arts/craft vendors, live music plus a full size traveling carnival. Set under beautiful Mt. Diablo, it evokes a feeling of Bavaria.

Authentic German Biergarten

“EIN PROST” Enjoy German beer and food plus dancing to live music by The internationals in our authentic Munich biergarten.

Super Size Carnival

Kids of all ages will delight as downtown Clayton is transformed into a full size carnival with amusements rides and game booths.

Food plus Arts & Crafts Vendors

Take a stroll down Main Street as it’s lined with arts and craft vendors selling everything from hot sauces to jewelry to Oktoberfest gear.


Oktoberfest Vendor Registration


Oktoberfest Sponsorship Opportunities


Clayton Oktoberfest 2023 Information

Oktoberfest Festival

  • Saturday, September 30th 11:00am – 8:00pm
  • Sunday, October 1st 11:00am – 6:00pm

Oktoberfest Carnival

  • Friday, September 29th* 5:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Saturday, September 30th 11:00am – 10:00pm
  • Sunday, October 1st 11:00am – 6:00pm

*Carnival only on Friday, no vendors or alcohol sales that day.

Other Times

  • Parade and Keg Tap – Saturday 12:00pm-12:30pm
  • Music starts – 12:30
  • Bavarian Dancers – 1:30 or 2pm

Free Parking

  • Clayton Community Library – 6125 Clayton Rd.
  • Diablo View Middle School – 300 Diablo View Ln. (Shuttle)
  • Disabled Parking Only: Endeavor Hall – 6008 Center St.

Free Shuttle Service

  • Saturday, September 30th 11:00am – 8:30pm
  • Sunday, October 1st 11:30am – 6:30pm

Presented by the Clayton Business & Community Association