Walnut Creek Oktoberfest

The downtown business association stages a two-day Oktoberfest in Civic Park on the east side of downtown Walnut Creek. Multiple stages carry live bands and traditional dancing, and the biergarten pours dozens of German and craft beers next to bratwurst, pretzel and schnitzel stands. A Kinder Karneval area with inflatables and games runs alongside an artisan market, and admission is free with an RSVP.