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Diane Battilana, center, and Don Pape, both with Nature Friends Schuhplattler, perform at the Redwood City Oktoberfest in downtown Redwood City last year. NHAT V. MEYER — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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It’s the season of Oktoberfest, and communities all around the Bay are planning accordingly. Will you pair your next fall pint with a yodeling competition in Redwood City or a carnival in Clayton? Scout out these fun events.

Waterbar’s OysterFest >> 12 to 3 p.m. today, Waterbar Restaurant, 399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco. This celebration of sustainable oysters and culinary delights includes restaurant bites, wines, craft beers, oysters, hors d’oeuvres, live music, games and a silent auction. $103.22. tinyurl.com/WaterbarOysterfest

Redwood City Oktoberfest >> Ending today, Courthouse Square, Redwood City. Immerse yourself in traditional Oktoberfest revelry with authentic German music, brimming steins and tasty German delights, plus dance contests, stein-holding challenges, yodeling competitions and other festivities. $10 to $30. redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/oktoberfest

San Ramon Historic Foundation Oktoberfest >> 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5, Forest Home Farms Historic Park, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. This annual fundraising event will feature a German-themed lunch, live music from the Olympia Fields Brass, a sheep herding demonstration and tractor tours of Forest Homes Historic Park. $20-$40. srhf.org/index.php/event/oktoberfest/

Piedmont Oktoberfest >> 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5, Piedmont Park, 356 Highland Ave., Piedmont. This festive fundraiser features local craft breweries, the Wente Wine Grotto, grilled sausages, German-style pretzels and a fantastic lineup of live music. $60-$200. piedmontoktoberfest.com/

Crush It at Estate Yountville >> 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Estate Yountville, 6481 Washington St., Yountville. Join Estate Yountville this fall for food, wine, grape stomping, live entertainment, family activities, local vendors and photo ops. Free admission; wine tastings and grape stomping priced separately. visitnapavalley.com/event/crush-it-at-estate-yountville/12822/

Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ >> 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. The 14th annual celebration draws music lovers, beer enthusiasts, barbecue aficionados and now, classic car fans for a day of entertainment and enjoyment. Free admission. napabluesandbrew.com/

Monterey Beer Festival >> 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. Embark on the ultimate “beer-cation” at the 21st annual fest which features an expanded lineup with hundreds of beers, live music and a mouthwatering array of food truck offerings. $65 to $80. montereybeerfestival.com/

Clayton Oktoberfest >> Oct. 5-6, Main Street, Clayton. Experience a Munich-style Oktoberfest in picturesque downtown Clayton with an authentic German biergarten, delicious German foods, live music and dancing, arts and crafts vendors, plus a full-size carnival with amusement rides, game booths and street performers. Free admission. claytonoktoberfest.com/

Oaktoberfest in the Dimond >> Oct. 5-6, Dimond District, Fruitvale Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland. The 17th annual Oaktoberfest returns with traditional German food and live music, hundreds of vendors and dozens of the Bay Area’s best craft beers. Free admission. oaktoberfest.org/

Mountain View Oktoberfest >> Oct. 5-6, Steins Beer Garden, 895 Villa St., Mountain View. Co-hosted by Steins Beer Garden and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, the ninth annual Oktoberfest will feature live entertainment, contests, dancing, food, a Steins Speakeasy, classic German beers and wine, local artisan vendors and kids activities. Free admission. mvoktoberfest.com/

Oktoberfest at the Northern California Renaissance Faire >> Oct. 5-6, Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. If jousting and pageantry aren’t your cup of tea, don’t fret, because the Renaissance Faire will be hosting a special Oktoberfest weekend. Join the German mercenaries and their camp followers, as they ring in the harvest season with some cold Willingtown ale. $35. norcalrenfaire.com/theme-weekends/

Corks, Forks, Rhythm and Brews >> 12 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7, City Hall West Parade Lawn, Alameda. Enjoy California’s best wines, brews, spirits, gourmet food and live entertainment at this benefit for the Alameda Boys & Girls Clubs. $100-$200. tinyurl.com/CorksForksBlues