Truckee Oktoberfest
- Oct 9 - 11
Celebrate Truckee Oktoberfest with a weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor adventures, family activities, games, food specials, yoga, hikes, and more throughout historic Truckee.
Dog Beach at Donner Lake Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
United States
Please note: The Donner Lake Witch Paddle has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 17 due to high winds forecast for the original event date.
Come haunt Donner Lake! Witches, warlocks and kindred spirits are invited to gather at Dog Beach for a magical morning on the water.
The morning begins with a New Moon-inspired community ritual centered around reflection, intention and new beginnings before witches take to the lake for the annual paddle. Costumes are strongly encouraged—bring your best witchy attire, your paddlecraft and plenty of spooky spirit.
Event Schedule
9am – Arrival
9:30am – Community Ritual
10am – Witch Paddle: We Haunt the Lake!
This year’s gathering also includes a “Cloak” Drive benefiting Truckee Community Cares. Bring a coat to donate and help share a little warmth with neighbors in need.
The organizers hope the morning is about more than the spectacle of costumed paddlers—it’s also a chance to connect, reflect and give back to the Truckee community.
Celebrate Truckee Oktoberfest with a weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor adventures, family activities, games, food specials, yoga, hikes, and more throughout historic Truckee.
Catch a free outdoor screening of the award-winning documentary The Ascent, plus live music and food in Truckee.