"In Germany, the world's largest Oktoberfest celebration will pack Munich's beer halls from Sept. 20 through Oct. 5. But in the Bay Area, the celebrations go on for weeks, running right up to Halloween. (Really. You can skip the trick-or-treaters this year and spend the evening with the lederhosen crowd at Teske's in San Jose if you'd prefer.) Check out our roundup below of events large and small; in most cases, you would be well-advised to buy tickets in advance."
"For nine days, Courthouse Square will be transformed into a German wunderland with tons of family-style bench seating and a Munich-inspired celebration tent. The event is split between cheaper weekday happy hours and the bigger weekend bashes. Entertainment includes bands like the Golden Gate Bavarian Club, dance contests, yodeling competitions and endless renditions of the chicken dance. There are pretzels, bratwursts and other Bavarian bites, and to wash it down, ice-cold beer or root beer."
In Germany, Oktoberfest runs Sept. 20–Oct. 5, while Bay Area celebrations frequently stretch through October and up to Halloween. Local events include festivals, restaurant specials and block parties where attendees can wear lederhosen and enjoy German food. A nine-day Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City transforms Courthouse Square with family-style bench seating, a Munich-inspired tent, live bands, dance contests, yodeling competitions, and Bavarian foods and beers; ticket prices vary by day and include commemorative steins and drink vouchers. San Francisco hosts Oktoberfest on Front as a larger Schroeder's block party and California’s first entertainment zone allowing outdoor alcohol sales during events. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
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