Oktoberfest returns to the Marin Country Mart this Sunday. Get ready for a day of Bavarian-inspired food, music, and festivities under The Big Tent.
Spend the afternoon in the biergarten, enjoy Wiesn food from The German Guys, and catch the Zicke Zacke Band playing throughout the day, and a special appearance by the Marin Symphony Quartet.
Put your Oktoberfest spirit to the test with stein-holding and best-dressed contests with prizes, plus traditional pretzel crafts. Lederhosen encouraged. Prost! 🥨🍺
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Admission is FREE.
CAFILM invites you to the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF49)!
Celebrate the best in contemporary cinema, documentaries, and outstanding new filmmaking talent — with eleven days of films, filmmakers, and can't-miss parties! Discover unforgettable movies, bold new voices, and inspiring conversations that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Presented in-theater in Marin County and at BAMPFA in Berkeley, October 1–11.
Don't wait to grab your tickets!
Raise a glass by the Bay! The 43rd Annual Tiburon Wine + Food Festival returns this Saturday bringing together extraordinary wine, food and live music in one of the Bay Area’s most picturesque waterfront settings.
Sip your way through an impressive lineup of wines from both established and small-production wineries, with selections from Napa and Sonoma to as far afield as Italy and Hungary. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover a new favorite—or revisit an old one.
And come hungry! Enjoy bites from some of the area’s favorite restaurants and food purveyors, including The Bungalow Kitchen, The Caprice, Woodlands Market, Malibu Farm, Luna Blu, Salt & Pepper, Tiburon Tavern, Jane the Bakery Marin and Trattoria Servino.
Add in live music, beautiful Bay views and plenty of wine, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a memorable afternoon in Tiburon.
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Tickets: $139.49 (includes all wine + food tastings)
Get your steins ready. B.A.B.E. is transforming the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center's IDESST Hall this Saturday into Bavaria on the Bay.
Forget the standard festival fare. This is a premium Oktoberfest experience featuring live Oompah bands, local craft drafts, and a massive, authentic Bavarian feast crafted entirely in-house. Get ready for fresh-baked pretzels, sizzling bratwurst, and rich, smoked pork shoulder.
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Tickets: $68
Prepare for a magical night of Fashion, Art and Music on Saturday, October 3rd. Marin Fashion Night brings together designers, artists, boutiques, and style enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of glamour, self-expression, and inspired runway experiences.
Here’s What to Expect:
6pm-7pm: Start the evening with an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an irresistible mix of ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s favorites setting the vibe. Mingle, connect, and celebrate in a stylish, high-energy atmosphere filled with an incredible community of fashion lovers, creatives, tastemakers, and like-minded people from Marin County and beyond. Come ready to sip, socialize, make new connections, and experience a night you won’t want to miss.
Gather in the Garden, Cocktail in Hand, for the Fashion Show. Get ready for an exhilarating runway experience, masterfully curated by renowned fashion choreographer Charleston Pierce, showcasing bold, inspired collections from seven standout local designers.
7pm-9pm: Enjoy music and dancing with DJ Joe and special guest Alchemiss Erica
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Tickets: $139.49 (General Admission); $267.54 (V.I.P.)
Bikes, brews, live music and good times take over Fairfax as Biketoberfest Marin celebrates its 20th anniversary! 🍻🎶
One of Marin’s favorite fall traditions is back and bigger than ever. Kick off the day with a community group ride, then roll into downtown Fairfax for an afternoon packed with local craft beer tastings, live music, bike exhibitors, local vendors, a kids zone and plenty of bike-loving fun.
Whether you’re a hardcore cyclist, craft beer fan, trail lover or just looking for a fun day out in Fairfax, there’s something for everyone.
Best of all, admission is FREE and all ages are welcome, so bring the whole crew!
Proceeds benefit Marin Trail Stewards, helping build, maintain and care for the trails and outdoor spaces that make Marin such an incredible place to ride, hike and explore.
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Beer Tasting Tickets: $45 — includes unlimited beer tastings and a keepsake souvenir glass
Bust out the lederhosen and dirndls—Oktoberfest returns to Pond Farm Brewing Co. this Saturday & Sunday! 🍺🥨🇩🇪
Raise a stein and celebrate with liters of lagers, traditional German food, music, games and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. Think you’ve got what it takes? Put your skills—and dignity—to the test with the Pretzel Toss, Stein Holding Competition, Beer Puppeteer, Swinging Weenies and more. 😂🍻
Costumes are highly encouraged, so dress the part, rally your crew and get ready to PROST! Don’t miss one of Pond Farm’s biggest and most fun-filled events of the year.
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No Cover Charge
Marin—get ready to start your engines. Nostalgia Days is rolling back into Downtown Novato this Saturday!
Grant Avenue will once again transform into a classic car lover’s paradise. Stroll the tree-lined streets, soak up the sights of hundreds of gleaming hot rods, kustoms, and timeless classics, and let the sounds of rock ’n’ roll set the vibe.
The fun kicks off Friday night with the thrilling, police-escorted Marv Giambastiani Hot Rod Cruise through downtown (5pm - 7pm)—always a crowd favorite. Then on Saturday (10am - 4pm), sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail as you explore the show, groove to a DJ spinning hits from the ’50s, and catch live rockabilly and 60’s country from Mitch Polzak and The Royal Deuces.
Admission is free—so bring the whole family!
Come enjoy beer, brats, pretzels, music and more with friends & neighbors this Saturday at the Corte Madera Oktoberfest in Menke Park.
We're looking forward to another great event featuring ice-cold beer from local breweries, amazing food from local food trucks and vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family.
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Admission is FREE
Beer Tasting Tickets: $35 (includes 5 generous ice-cold beer tastes); $15 (for non-drinkers age 12 & over)
** Proceeds support the Corte Madera Beautification Committee.
Celebrate Fleet Week with one of the best views in the Bay Area! Head to Cavallo Point in Sausalito on Sunday, October 11th for its annual Fleet Week BBQ By The Bay, and feast on a mouthwatering BBQ spread while watching the Blue Angels soar over the Golden Gate Bridge.
The afternoon feast includes beer-braised BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, grilled organic chicken with smoky BBQ sauce, three-cheese mac & cheese, buttered corn on the cob, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, seasonal salads, strawberry shortcake and more. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase.
Adding to the festivities, Alex Kelly & Friends will provide live music throughout the afternoon. And it’s family-friendly, too—a special kids’ menu features mini cheeseburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese and more, plus every child’s ticket includes a kite to fly on the nearby Parade Ground while waiting for the airshow.
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Tickets: $85 adults • $30 children 12 & under
🚗 Complimentary self-parking; valet parking also available.
