Every Fall, This City In Northern California Holds An Award-Winning Oktoberfest
By Lysa Allman-Baldwin|Published September 27, 2022
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For over 25 years Lysa Allman-Baldwin has fed her wanderlust for “everything the world has to offer” by passionately writing travel and feature articles for numerous global print and online publications. A Digital Nomad, Lysa is also a professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and author.
When the fall season rolls around, there are many things to look forward to: pumpkin patches, fall foliage hikes, apple festivals, and more. But one of the most popular annual fall events, particularly for those of German descent, is Oktoberfest. In Northern California, you can enjoy one exciting award-winning annual Oktoberfest celebration that has been around for almost 30 years.
The annual Campbell Oktoberfest is held at 231 E Campbell Ave. just off Highway 17 between the Campbell Community Center and Campbell Park.
Think thick, juicy sausages, oversized pretzels, turkey legs, and pork schnitzel, for starters. There will also be lots of customary festival foods as well such as chicken wings, corn dogs, corn on the cob, and kettle corn, just to name a few.
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Unlike some annual Oktoberfest celebrations with lots of adult-only activities, the Campbell Oktoberfest is family-friendly.
Adults and kids alike are invited to participate in the costume contests. For the little ones there will be a KidsZone, and there is also a wide array of exciting arts and craft booths.
A pure contest of strength in the Bavarian tradition, participants must hold a full, usually one-liter beer stein with a straight arm parallel to the ground for as long as possible. Every year approximately 30 men and 30 women compete in separate contests. The one in each category who lasts the longest wins!
