Celebrate Oktoberfest at Forest Home Farms Historic Park

Mark your calendars for October 5, 2024, from 11 AM to 3 PM, as the San Ramon Historic Foundation invites you to the lively annual Oktoberfest fundraiser at Forest Home Farms Historic Park. This festive event not only brings the spirit of Oktoberfest to life but also helps support the preservation of this historic 16-acre park, which includes notable structures like the Glass House (built in 1877), the Boone House (built in 1900), and 14 historic outbuildings and barns.

Event Highlights

• Time & Date:
  October 5, 2024
  11 AM – 3 PM

• Location:
  Forest Home Farms Historic Park,
  19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon

Oktoberfest Fun for All Ages

This festive day will be packed with activities, delicious food, and great entertainment for the whole family:

• Live Entertainment:
  Enjoy traditional Oktoberfest tunes performed by the Olympia Fields Brass Band and experience lively performances from the Golden Gate Bavarian Dancers at 12 PM and 2 PM.

• Sheep Herding Demonstrations:
  Don’t miss the amazing dog sheep herding demonstrations taking place at 11 AM and 2 PM.

• Tractor Rides and Self-Guided Tours:
  Take a ride on a vintage tractor and explore the Tractor Barn, which showcases beautifully restored vintage tractors. You can also explore the historic Forest Home Farms at your own pace with self-guided tours, complete with interpretive signage and an optional audio tour via the OTOCAST app.

• Catered German-Themed Lunch:
  Treat yourself to a catered lunch by Fat Maddie’s Grille, featuring delicious bratwurst and traditional Oktoberfest fare.

  • Advance Tickets (available online by Sept. 27):
    • Adults: $40 (Bratwurst lunch + 4 beer/wine tastings)
    • Ages 11–20: $30 (Bratwurst or hot dog lunch + soft drink)
    • Ages 10 & under: $20 (Hot dog lunch + soft drink)

• Beer & Wine Tastings:
  Taste local brews from four breweries: Altamont Beer Works, Canyon Lakes Brewery, Danville Brewing Co., and Morgan Territory Brewing.

  • Pre-purchase 4 tasting tickets online by Sept. 27: $20
  • Day-of purchase: $25

• Gift Shoppe:
  Be sure to stop by the gift shop to pick up unique items and souvenirs that commemorate your day at Oktoberfest.

Why Attend?

All proceeds from this event go directly to maintaining and preserving Forest Home Farms Historic Park, a significant piece of San Ramon’s heritage. Bequeathed to the city by Ruth Boone in honor of her late husband Travis Boone in 1997, this 16-acre park offers visitors a glimpse into the past while serving as a community hub for events like Oktoberfest. Your participation helps support the upkeep of historic buildings such as the renovated barn, dating back to 1850-1860, now open for self-guided tours.

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