Northern California’s Premiere Oktoberfest
The CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest will return on October 3-4, 2026
Clayton Business & Community Association invites you to experience Oktoberfest “Munich Style” in picturesque downtown Clayton, CA. Since 2004, 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.
Free parking and admission!
Location: Main Street in Clayton , CA
Want to vend at this year's Oktoberfest?
Vendor applications are now open for the CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest on October 3rd and 4th. Sogn up now before spots fill up!
Warning: Apply ONLY through the CBCA website.
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.
Clayton Oktoberfest Information
Oktoberfest Festival
- Saturday 11:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Oktoberfest Carnival
- Friday* 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Saturday 11:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm
*Carnival only on Friday, no vendors or alcohol sales that day.
Other Times
- 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)
- Oakhurst Country Club – Lower lot on the corner of Clayton Rd/Peacock Creek Dr
- Disabled Parking Only*: Endeavor Hall – 6008 Center St.
*Parking is limited
Free Shuttle Service
- Saturday 11:30am – 8:30pm
- Sunday 11:30am – 6:30pm
Presented by the Clayton Business & Community Association
Want To Feature Your Business at Our Events?
Sponsoring a CBCA event is more than a marketing opportunity — it’s an investment in the greater Clayton community. Our signature events bring together approximately 40,000 attendees, connecting local businesses with residents and visitors while directly supporting scholarships, schools, and community initiatives.
