Oktoberfest 2025- Fri, Oct 10 and Sat, Oct 11

Friday & Saturday, October 10th and 11th. 2025

The Sacramento Turn Verein will hold its 56th Annual Oktoberfest at Turner Hall, a celebration patterned after the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich. The largest folk festival in the world has been a Bavarian tradition for 200 years.

Many Sacramentans have come to anticipate the Turn Verein’s Oktoberfest for the German music, food and drink that they can find only at this event. The Sacramento Turners host two annual Bierfests as fundraising events and our Oktoberfest is great fun.

Entertainment includes German band Gruber Family Band in the Main Hall , AKA LIVE band upstairs in the Festhall, the Alpenmeisters in the Biergarten and performances by the Alpentänzer Schuhplattlers in the Main Hall.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Three kitchens and three bars, dancing from 7:00 until 11:30 p.m. Saturdays hours are expanded, opening at 3:00 p.m. with all activities available to enjoy until 11:30 p.m. The Kaffeehaus and outdoor Biergarten will be open throughout the evening with the Biergarten closing by 10 PM.

Kegs of authentic Oktoberfest beer, shipped directly from Munich, will be available for all to enjoy. Wine, Champagne, soft drinks also available.

Adult advance purchase tickets $25, adult tickets at the door while the last $30; children 6 to 12, $5.00; no charge for children under 6.

Note to the curious:

At the opening ceremony of the Munich Oktoberfest, the mayor of Munich traditionally deals three strong blows to tap the first keg, followed by the Bavarian shout, “O ‘zapft is’!” (It’s tapped!). With that the Oktoberfest officially begins. Sacramento’s Oktoberfest will be opened with a similar ceremony and a grand flag march. We’ve invited local dignitaries to perform the traditional keg-tapping ritual.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes, We do serve alcoholic beverages and will veify all guests age. You will receive a wristband indicating that your age has been verified at the entrance. We require all guests to wear a wristband. Those guests not of age or who do not wish to drink alcohol will receive a non-alcoholic wristband.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

By phone at (916)442-7360 or via email at [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

We can scan from your phone screen, but scanning from paper just seems to work better.

What is the refund policy?

Your ticket purchase can be canceled via Eventbrite up to the day before your ticket Admission date. We need to process each one individually and typically set aside time a day or two before the event to do that.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes, We understand that one person can purchase tickets for a group and each ticket shares the same guests name. We request that each guest possess an individual ticket for Admission. Please be aware that we cannot scan tickets for guests that are not in attendance. If you've got folks coming later, please don't get their tickets scanned - we will not hand out wristbands for guests that are not present.

What is the value of a Food/Drink Ticket?

Each on-line Food/Drink purchase is for a group of 20 tickets valued at $2 for each ticket. These tickets can be used at any location at the Oktoberfest to purchase food and beverages. Additional Food/Drink tickets may be purchased during the Fest.

If eventbrite is no longer selling tickets does that mean the event is sold out?

No, ticket becoming unavailable at Eventbrite means we've sold the amount we've allotted for Eventbrite sales. We will offer a limited number of entry tickets for sale at the door. Our events are very popular and we do expect to reach capacity. When some guests leave, we are able to allow new guests in.

Host or Publisher Sacramento Turn Verein