# Event Details - **Event Name**: 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Raise a stein at one of the Bay Area’s most authentic Oktoberfests, packed with German beer, food, music and Bavarian tradition.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/920891d0-b69a-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h473-dc181818-gmir.jpg Prost! Mountain View Oktoberfest Returns to Castro Street!Grab your stein, dust off the dirndl and lace up the lederhosen. The 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest returns October 10 and 11, 2026, bringing two days of authentic Bavarian food, beer, live German music, contests and plenty of Gemütlichkeit to the heart of Downtown Mountain View.Praised as one of the Bay Area's more authentic Oktoberfest celebrations, Mountain View Oktoberfest takes over Castro Street with an even larger footprint for 2026, giving you more room to eat, drink, dance and celebrate.Admission is FREE!Experience Oktoberfest Under the Giant FestzeltAt the heart of the celebration is our massive 200 foot Festzelt, transforming Castro Street into a lively Bavarian beer hall.Grab a seat at one of the long communal tables, raise a glass with friends and enjoy live German music while beer flows in true glass steins and boots.Whether Oktoberfest is an annual tradition or you're joining us for the first time, the Festzelt is where you'll want to be.A Bigger Taste of GermanyThe German Guys return with an expanded menu for 2026, serving even more German favorites throughout the weekend.Dig into sizzling sausages, schnitzel, strudel and other German specialties paired with a curated selection of German bier.Two Days of Bavarian FunMountain View Oktoberfest combines the traditions of a Bavarian beer hall with the energy of Downtown Mountain View for a weekend filled with:Authentic German foodGerman style and imported beer and wineMassive 200 foot FestzeltBeer served in true glass steins and bootsLive German music all weekendStein Holding CompetitionsBavarian Attire ContestsDancing and gamesLong communal tablesFamily friendly funPlenty of Gemütlichkeit! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/92446250-b69a-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h473-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg Live German Music All WeekendDeutscher MusikVerein kicks things off from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Saturday and Sunday, filling the Festzelt with traditional German music and Oktoberfest favorites.Then BlowMusik! takes over from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM both days with its high energy mix of German and Oktoberfest music.Expect plenty of dancing, singing, stein raising and audience participation along the way. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/92552b30-b69a-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h473-dc181818-gmir.jpg Think You Can Hold Your Stein?Strength. Endurance. Bragging rights.The legendary Stein Holding Competition returns both days, challenging competitors to hold a full stein straight out at arm's length longer than everyone else.Break Out the Lederhosen & DirndlsThis is Oktoberfest. Dress accordingly!Come decked out in your best Bavarian attire and enter the Bavarian Attire Contest, where standout lederhosen, dirndls and Oktoberfest style compete for prizes and bragging rights.Traditional attire isn't required to attend, but it certainly makes the party more fun. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/926aaf00-b69a-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1035-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Bigger on Castro Street for 2026Following last year's successful move onto Castro Street, Mountain View Oktoberfest is expanding another block in 2026.The larger footprint means more space to celebrate while keeping everything that has made Oktoberfest a Bay Area fall tradition front and center: great German food, flowing beer, live music, communal tables and a festive atmosphere built around bringing people together. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/92e3af90-b69a-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1109-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg EVENT DETAILSSaturday & SundayOctober 10 & 11, 202611:00 AM to 7:00 PMEvent Details at: www.mvoktoberfest.comCastro StreetDowntown Mountain View, CaliforniaBetween Mercy Street and Yosemite AvenueFREE ADMISSIONPresented by the Mountain View Chamber of CommercePROST!Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:30 PMDeutscher MusikVerein (SF German Band)🕑: 12:15 PMKids Pretzel Eating Contest🕑: 01:15 PMYodeling Contest🕑: 02:15 PMStein Holding Contest🕑: 03:30 PM - 07:00 PMBlowMusik!🕑: 04:15 PMBeer Belly Contest🕑: 05:15 PMStein Holding Contest🕑: 06:15 PMYodeling Contest🕑: 06:30 PMBest Chicken Dancer🕑: 06:45 PMFinal Pour🕑: 07:00 PMEvent Closes🕑: 03:45 PMCostume Contest - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mountain-view/11th-annual-mountain-view-oktoberfest/100001999902611547 - **Event Categories**: oktoberfest, contests, music, entertainment, live-music, kids, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 8 hours - Location: 580 Castro St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mountain View - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 580 Castro St - **lat**: 37.3892644 - **long**: -122.0829386 - **full address**: 580 Castro St, 580 Castro Street, Mountain View, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ab3d7baa0ee806b68c786ab5cc0b83c28c27b1344a4fecce96056fc9ea0094a6-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc87818-gmir.jpg?v=1788706863 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest being held? - **A:** 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 580 Castro St, 580 Castro Street, Mountain View, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest? - **A:** 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest is organized by Megalith | An Experience Agency | California. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Megalith | An Experience Agency | California's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Megalith | An Experience Agency | California a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Megalith | An Experience Agency | California has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 11th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mountain View, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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