From Munich to Mainstreet
Why is a local TV station hosting Oktoberfest, you ask?
Well... As storytellers, we believe Oktoberfest is a beautiful love story of tradition, culture, and community — and what better way to celebrate that than by bringing it to life right here in our town.
On October 12, 1810, Crown Prince Ludwig, who would later become King Ludwig I, married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The royal wedding was a grand affair, and the citizens of Munich were invited to participate in the festivities.
The celebrations were held on the fields in front of the city gates, which were later named Theresienwiese (Theresa's Fields) in honor of the bride. To mark the end of the official wedding festivities, a horse race was held on October 17, 1810.
The citizens enjoyed the celebrations so much that they suggested repeating the horse race and other festivities the following year. This suggestion led to the creation of the annual Oktoberfest. Over 200 years later, we’re still raising our steins in the spirit of community, tradition, and good cheer — from Bavaria to Los Gatos!
Enjoy:
Merriment in the Tent
Community Prost!
Gemütlichkeit for All
The 2025 Biergarten Featuring:
Popular beer from Germany and 2 local breweries served from the stylish Tap Trucks of Santa Cruz.
Traditional German Fare & More
The German Guys return to serve up their authentic grilled savory bratwursts, breaded chicken schnitzel, and German-style pretzels. Beer or Wine? Enjoy it all at OktoberFest LG - German and local beer galore plus Ancora Vino returning to pour its award winning wines.
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Kickoff this spectacular fall season in your Dirndls & Lederhosen!
From Pretzels & Play to Polka all day
Oktoberfest is now a Los Gatos Tradition! Over 2500 O-festies from pint-sized polka dancers to stein-hoisting competitors, there's magic, music, and merriment for every age!
Dance, Dance, Dance All Day and Night
From 12-8pm - the bier flows, the bands play & the dance party kicks-off with the Bay Area’s
beloved party bands, The Internationals will entertain O’Festies with beloved traditional tunes & The Lucky Devils’ 9-piece high energy band will have you dancing the night away!
🎉 OktoberFest Sponsorship Opportunities
Prost for a Cause, Bavarian style! All supporting sponsors will be proudly featured on our Giant OktoberFest Donor Board, receive recognition throughout the event, benefit from pre-event publicity now through October, and enjoy a fun-filled day of activities and dance party.
🍺 *$25,000 — “The Wiesn König”
● Presenting Sponsor of Los Gatos OktoberFest
● A Round of Golf at the historic Pasatiempo Golf Club
● A professionally produced 30-second company video by KCAT TV
● Honor of tapping the ceremonial keg with the Mayor and On-Stage Introduction
● Unlimited Beer, Wine & Dining for 6 Guests + 6 German Hobnail Steins
● Front-row reserved table for 6 with charcuterie in the Main Dining Hall
● Logo featured on the famous Oktoberfest Pretzel Shirt
🍻 $15,000 — “The Bierhalle Konig”
● Major sponsor of the Main Dining Hall
● Honor of Ceremonial Keg First “Prost” and On-Stage Introduction
● 6 Prost Food Boxes + 6 Steins + Unlimited Beer or Wine
● Front-row reserved table for 6 Guests + Charcuterie in the Main Dining Hall
● Logo featured on the famous OktoberFest Pretzel Shirt
🥨 $10,000 -“The Karnevalsprinz ”
● Honor of Ceremonial Keg First “Prost” and On-Stage Introduction
● Front-row reserved table for 6 Guests + Charcuterie in the Main Dining Hall
● 6 Prost Food Boxes + 6 Steins + A round of Beer or Wine
● Logo featured on the famous Oktoberfest Pretzel Shirt
🎶 $5,000 — “The Oom-pah-pah Tanzleiter”
● Reserved table for 6 Guests + Charcuterie in the Main Dining Hall
● 6 Prost Food Boxes + 6 Steins + A round of Beer or Wine
● Logo featured on the famous Oktoberfest Pretzel Shirt
🍂 $2,500 — “The Masskrugstemmen”
● 2 Prost Food Boxes + 2 Steins + 4 Beers or Wines
🌭 $1,500 — “The Bretzel Pretzel Partymensch”
● 2 Brats or Schnitzel Sandwiches + 2 Pretzels + 2 Steins filled with Beer or Wine
🧡 $750 — “The O’Festie Bestie”
● 2 Brats or Schnitzel Sandwiches + 2 Steins filled with Beer or Wine
🧡 $400 — “The Festivalfreund”
● 1 Brat or Schnitzel Sandwich + 1 Stein filled with Beer or Wine
Thank you to our sponsors!
Prost for a cause!
Thank you for supporting KCAT TV’s ‘FREE 2b ME’ Media Arts Program
Oktoberfest is an annual community-wide event that raises funds for KCAT’s year-round multimedia camps and classes designed to educate, engage, and give a voice to hundreds of youth and teens. KCAT TV’s ‘FREE 2b ME’ media arts program for youth boasts a creative curriculum with no grades, no tests, and no stress, which uplifts students and supports positive
mental health and wellness. ‘FREE 2b ME’ is a unique program that attracts kids of all backgrounds, cultures, and neurodiverse communities who travel to our Los Gatos studio from as far as San Mateo and Gilroy.
Your Oktoberfest sponsorship plays a major role in helping us uplift youth and teens through engagement in ongoing media projects, plus provide much needed scholarships to underserved students who thrive in our media playground. ‘FREE 2b ME’ also provides a training ground and job opportunities for 16 to 24 year old creators, producers, and counselors who mentor and teach youth.
Thank you for sponsoring Oktoberfest! Your donations will enable KCAT to to expand and strengthen educational media services and quality TV programming.
Celebrating 40 years!
As a local non-profit deeply rooted in the community, KCAT TV & Radio strengthens the vitality of Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Silicon Valley by broadcasting government meetings bringing transparency to residents and igniting civic engagement. KCAT provides expertise in creating career pathways and teaching digital media skills year-round to youth, teens and adults 55+; livestreaming community events such as graduations and parades; and fostering involvement in creating and producing local original content.
KCAT 2024 IMPACT:
175 - Original Local Shows Created & Produced
825 - Youth & Teen Creators
11k - TV Viewers per month
100% - Government Meetings Broadcast/Livestreamed
450+ - Adults 55+ Involved
Check Out Our 2024 Oktoberfest Photos!
