Oktoberfest returns to San Pedro Square Market for its fourth year from 2-8pm. Look for a dozen German beers on tap, special German-inspired dishes and plenty of entertainment, including the Showcase Band, a brat' toss, stein hoisting, water pong and more.

Campbell’s annual Oktoberfest takes place over two days and promises a little something for everyone—including German food, beer and wine, live music, and more than 100 arts and crafts booths.

OktoBRAfest takes place from 3pm to 6pm and will be emceed by the KBAY Morning Show's Lissa Kreisler. The event is hosted by Be A Dear and Donate a Brassiere, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you can expect fun contests and raffle prizes, music and dancing, a buffet of German classics and beers from Gordon Biersch.

Teske’s Germania in downtown San Jose is known for its distinct German cuisine and setting. Throughout Oktoberfest, the Internationals, The Gruber Family Band and The Harold Martin Band will perform on select Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 6:30pm.

Sunnyvale's Faultline Brewing Company will offer a special Oktoberfest menu with items like beer-braised sausages and Schnitzel, with in-house brewed Germany-style beers on tap.

Henry's World Famous Hi-Life is having an Oktoberfest parking lot party. Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei Dunkel, Hells and Frans beer will be on tap, along with Lagunitas Doppelsticky and Henry's everyday selection of 16 draft beers. Henry's will be serving grilled brats, sauerkraut, peppers and onions, signature warm potato salad, garlic bread and fried chicken.

Mountain View is home to one of the largest Silicon Valley Oktoberfest celebrations. The fourth annual party takes place from 11am to 7pm for two days in the large parking lot directly behind Steins Beer Garden. It features food from Teske’s Germania and Moveable Feast food trucks, a 7,000-square-foot beer tent, a variety of German beers, live music and a large kids' zone.

Running from 11am to 4pm at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, there will be plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy food, entertainment and German beers, as well as offerings from local breweries. The museum’s exhibit of historical planes and other artifacts will also be open.

San Jose's newest German food hotspot will host one of the largest Oktoberfest parties in the area. Enjoy plenty of German beers and the "Schmankerl Plate” which includes a Bavarian Sausage, Sauerkraut, Pretzel, Potato Salad and Mustard. Music will be provided by Zicke Zacke Band.

German food is the name of the game at this popular locale. Check out their wide assortment of traditional German fare like the Gerauchertre Forelle- smoked trout w/ Horseradish Sauce, Radish & Red Onion on a bed of mixed greens. Their music rounds out the authentic experience. Golden Gate Bavarian Dance Club will be performing weekly in honor of Oktoberfest.

Walnut Creek never disappoints with their spectacular Oktoberfest celebrations. There will be live music performances featuring Livewire, Lumberyard and Neon Velvet. Check out the biergarten serving micro bews along with German beer. There will also be a kinder platz, harvest themed arts and crafts and gourmet food vendors.

Get ready to enjoy an evening of Gemütlichkeit! This event will feature a dinner, plenty of beer and entertainment by the Karl Lebherz Band. Tickets, $20 advance, $25 at the door.