Oktoberfest at San Rafael Catholic Church on Oct. 16

Get ready to indulge in German food, music and more during San Rafael’s annual Oktoberfest next week.

The parish’s Knights of Columbus are once again organizing the event, set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 in the San Rafael Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo.

Tickets for the ages 18 and older Oktoberfest celebration are $15 per person. They can be purchased at the event or in advance this weekend before and after the 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon Sunday masses. Only cash or checks will be accepted.

Free childcare will be available for preschool age and up to those who RSVP at kofc.sanrafael.events@gmail.com and purchase their tickets in advance. The children will be supervised, given food and entertained by a clown. There will also be movies shown.

As for the adults, they will be served traditional German fare, including bratwurst, German potato salad and strudel with ice cream, said Knight Todd O’Hara, Oktoberfest chairman.

He said there will be two kegs of “authentic Oktoberfest beers” along with other beverages such as wine, coffee, sodas and bottled water. All beverages will be sold separately from the admission ticket, but those who purchase their tickets by Oct. 11 will receive one free drink ticket.

There will also be a German band providing entertainment and more than 20 opportunity drawing prizes available. O’Hara said these will mostly be gift cards to local restaurants. The grand prize is an iPad Air. Drawing tickets will be sold at the event for $5 each or five for $20.

“We’re hoping to raise $3,500,” he said, adding proceeds will go toward various charities the Knights and parish support. Last year around $2,500 was raised from the more than 500 Oktoberfest attendees, he added.

For questions, call the parish office at 858-487-4314.