Two frothy mugs of beer and a pretzel sit in the foreground against a blue and white diamond-patterned background.

German Cultural Center Santa Cruz

LXCL:For Non members- Includes traditional music, Bavarian dishes and a beverage (see details). Use drop-down to customize Zeffy fee in checkout.

General Admission

LXCL:For Active 2026 members- Includes music, the meal and a beverage Use drop-down to customize Zeffy fee in checkout.

Member

Youth (5 to 12)

🎉&nbsp;German Cultural Center Santa Cruz&nbsp;celebrates Oktoberfest for members and their family. This yearly event features a live band with traditional German dishes. Dress up with your Lederhosen or Dirndl. Bring your Beermug.&nbsp; Our Oktoberfest menu features hearty Bratwurst, freshly baked Brezen (pretzels), Bavarian potato salad, Sauerkraut, German Gurkensalat (cucumber salad), and Viennese Apfelstrudel mit Schlag (whipping cream) for dessert &ndash; all served with your choice of beverage.&nbsp; Enjoy the festive atmosphere with traditional tunes performed by the 12-member Thirsty Nine Band!

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🎉 German Cultural Center Santa Cruz celebrates Oktoberfest for members and their family. This yearly event features a live band with traditional German dishes. Dress up with your Lederhosen or Dirndl. Bring your Beermug.  Our Oktoberfest menu features hearty Bratwurst, freshly baked Brezen (pretzels), Bavarian potato salad, Sauerkraut, German Gurkensalat (cucumber salad), and Viennese Apfelstrudel mit Schlag (whipping cream) for dessert – all served with your choice of beverage.  Enjoy the festive atmosphere with traditional tunes performed by the 12-member Thirsty Nine Band!

German Cultural Center Santa Cruz

Oktoberfest 2026

230 Plymouth St

General Admission

$35

Member

$25

Youth (5 to 12)

$10

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