Oktoberfest
This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with authentic German beer and Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Smiell's 20-piece Bavarian Band, the Almenrausch Schuhplattler Dance Troupe and Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Dance Troupe, accompanied by the Alpentanz Kapelle Band throughout the day. Authentic brats, pretzels, Swiss slices and traditional European dessert/pastries to include apple strudel & nussgipfel, plus root beer floats for the kids will be available for purchase.
Guests are encouraged to participate in the Oktoberfest Games featuring a Stein Race, a Brat Toss, and a Stein Holding Competition– all ages are welcome to compete:
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1:00 p.m. Stein Race: Teams of 2 compete in a speed walk through an obstacle course.
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2:30 p.m. Brat Toss: Toss a bratwurst onto a keg, with each round adding difficulty. The last person standing wins.
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4:00 p.m. Stein Holding: Competitors hold a 1-liter stein full of water in one hand at shoulder height. Last competitor holding full steins wins.
