Oktoberfest on Front | Free Block Party

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to raise a glass, because is back Friday, September 19, from 2:00pm - 10:00pm! Get ready for a street takeover featuring stein holding competitions, live bands, and all the ice-cold beer your heart desires. Prost! 🍻

Join us for a day of celebration in the street supporting our local Front Street bars: Schroeder's, Harrington's Bar & Grill, and Royal Exchange. Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!

Food and Drinks: With over 70 beers on tap and German food specials between our three Front Street Bars, you'd best bring your appetite! Click here for info on event specials.

Live Music on the Outdoor Stage: Dance in the streets to performances by Ladyhosen and Pop Rocks. Performance timings to be announced.

Fun on Front Street: Take your swing at axe throwing by Split the Wood, challenge your friends to a game of beer pong, and capture the moment at the vintage VW van photo op. Plus legendary beer hall games like Stein Holding and Beer Chugging!

Snag Your Complimentary Alpine Hat: When you support our Front St bars by purchasing a beverage or bite, you’ll receive a complimentary alpine hat. Don't wait—these hats are only available while supplies last!

📸 Snap a selfie with your complimentary alpine hat and tag us (@sf_downtown) on Instagram for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

Oktoberfest on Front 2025, hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership, is not only celebrating its second year as the larger iteration of Schroeder's annual block party, but also the official first anniversary as California's first-ever Entertainment Zone.

Don't miss out on this annual block party! For more details, check out the .

Please note: this a smoke free event per San Francisco Health Code, Article 19L

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