Family-friendly festival offers a slice of Bavaria in Sierra Nevada, Oct. 5-6
Aug. 27, 2024 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.) — A fall tradition in Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson Resort’s Oktoberfest is back Oct. 5-6. An ode to the Munich festival and a favorite for visitors and locals, the festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Lederhosen are optional but encouraged. Entrance and parking are free.
Well known for its family-friendly activities, beer and wine garden, and Oktoberfest-inspired menu options, this year’s choices will also include the Über Plate with four types of sausages, potato salad, braised red cabbage, and sauerkraut, and desserts by Frank Vilt’s Cakes. The Cameron Park, Calif. baker was featured on season one of “Baketopia” on HBO Max.
Festival goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free bike valet in front of the Mountain Sports Center. Free parking is available on paved sites in the resort’s Eagles Nest campground.
Competitions during the two-day festival range from beer stein holding to yodeling and costume contests for dogs and their owners. All ages can participate in the yodeling and costume matches. Pets only compete on Saturday. Winners receive gift certificates for food, activities and lodging at the resort.
The “Gruber Family Band” will play live polka music both days accompanied by dancers from Lake Tahoe Shining Stars. Vendor row will include many handcrafted and made-in Tahoe choices. Souvenir steins and shirts will be available for purchase at the Camp Richardson Booth.
The resort is now running its fall Oktoberfest lodging specials. Enjoy 30% off a three-night stay in any indoor accommodation from Oct. 2-8 and get two complimentary Oktoberfest steins with two fills, and two Oktoberfest T-shirts. Or try the Prost Package for a buy one night get one free in any outdoor camping or RV spot, including a $30 voucher toward food at the festival and two complimentary beverage refill vouchers. (www.camprichardsonresort.com) (https://camprichardsonresort.com/event/oktoberfest-at-camp-richardson/)
Camp Richardson’s lakeside restaurant The Grove will be serving an Oktoberfest special menu in addition to the regular menu Oct. 5-6, with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. Diners can choose from pretzel bites with beer cheese and mustard, pork belly sliders on pretzel buns, or a Munich inspired stew, along with some fall-inspired specialty cocktails.
There’s also one last chance to get an ice cream fix from Camp Richardson’s Ice Cream Parlor open through the Oktoberfest weekend from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For the latest updates, visitors can follow the resort’s new Facebook and Instagram pages at www.facebook.com/camprichresort and www.instagram.com/camprichresort/
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On the picturesque shores of South Lake Tahoe, the original Camp Richardson Resort is a cherished destination that has offered a timeless retreat for generations of families and friends. This historic resort blends a rich history with modern amenities. Welcoming those who have made cherished memories for decades and inviting new visitors to create their own traditions, Camp Rich offers a range of accommodations — from a cozy lodge and historic cabins to a beachside inn and campgrounds for tents and RVs — ensuring everyone enjoys the perfect retreat.