WELCOME DAHOAM!
WELCOME DAHOAM!
Dahoam1516 is a nonprofit school, learning community
Dahoam1516 is a nonprofit school, learning community
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Since 2012, Dahoam1516 has offered hands-on brewing, cooking, and gardening classes, unique food and beer experiences, and community events for beginners, students, families, and lifelong learners.
Every activity is designed for small groups in a welcoming setting that feels like being "at home."
We believe traditional life skills, shared experiences, and meaningful connections help build a stronger community.
UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
Dahoam1516 & Affiliated Organizations
All Dahoam1516 class and event admissions, fees, and donations are tax-deductible.
Sept 12-Oct 12 Classes and Events will be Oktoberfest-focused.
Non-Oktoberfest Classes & Events are listed below.
PRE-OKTOBERFEST EVENTS
Pre-Oktoberfest Tracht Swap
Join for a relaxing late afternoon in our Biergarten. Friends, fun, games, snacks, beer, and a Tracht Swap.
Alameda NRG
Business Round Table
WEDS SEP 02
8:30-10am | FREE | Indoors
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Join local business owners to network and help grow Alameda's unique small business community.
Out on the Island
Tap Night
FRI SEPT 4
6-9pm | FREE | Indoors
First Friday's
Join locals for a fun social gathering.
Venue changes monthly.
Pay as you go.
OKTOBERFEST EVENTS
You can find us at these - Join us!
Oktoberfest @ Original Pattern
Favorite Fest
SAT SEPT 12
12-7 pm | Biergarten
FREE + Beer & Food
Fest • Live Music • Beer • Food
Kickoff Oktoberfest early
Bavarian-style beers, food
Band: Polkagesit West
Tracht is encouraged
Bring your OP stein to get beer or buy theirs - they only pour into OP steins.
Important: RSVP so we know you're coming.
Oktoberfest @ Oakland Nature Friends
BEST FEST
SUN SEPT 13
12-5 pm | Fest Site
$20 + Beer & Food
Fest • Live Music • Beer • Food
Up in the Oakland Hills
Bavarian beers, food
Band: Gruber Family Band
Tracht is encouraged
Bring your stein to get beer or buy theirs - they only pour into steins - no cups
Important: 2 Steps
1) Get your tickets
2) RSVP so we know you are coming.
Oktoberfest @ Speisekammer
Alameda's Fest
SUN SEPT 20
12-5 pm | Biergarten
FREE + Beer & Food
Fest • Live Music • Beer • Food
Downtown Alameda
Bavarian beers, food
Band: Polkagesit West
Tracht is encouraged
Bring your stein or go plastic (yuck)
Important: RSVP so we know you're coming.
Elktoberfest @ Alameda Elks Lodge
Alameda's Fest
SAT SEPT 26
12-7 pm | Elks Lodge
Brewing Workshop
Schnitzel Dinner
Fest • Brewing • Beer • Food
Downtown Alameda
Bavarian Homebrewed beers, food
TWO EVENTS - Same Place/Day
BREW EVENT = Dahoam1516 is doing the Brewing Workshop
DINNER - Elks are hosting a traditional Schnitzel dinner
Tracht is encouraged
Bring your stein or go plastic (yuck)
Event is still be finalized.
Important: 2 Steps
1) Get your tickets (2 different tickets)
2) RSVP so we know you are coming.
Member discounts - ask Hans
EVENTS DURING OKTOBERFEST
But NOT Oktoberfests
It's the Malt
Premier Malt Fest
SAT SEPT 19
11-5 pm | Biergarten
$65 + Beer & Food
All things malt
Live Music • Beer • Food
Alameda Point
Assorted beers, food, vendors
Dahoam1516 is a vendor
Souvenier Glass provided
Alameda NRG
Business Round Table
WEDS SEP 16
8:30-10am | FREE | Indoors
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Join local business owners to network and help grow Alameda's unique small business community.
Alameda NRG
Business Round Table
WEDS OCT 7
8:30-10am | FREE | Indoors
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Join local business owners to network and help grow Alameda's unique small business community.
PRIDE IN THE PARK
Downtown Alameda
SAT OCT 10
12-6pm | FREE | Outdoors
Annual Pride in the Park
Support Alameda's local GLBT+ community at this "hometown" event.
Held in Chochenyo Park - Downtown.
WHAT WE OFFER
Brew • Cook • Garden
Community
Hands-on, beginner-friendly
Beer • Food • Pairings
Small Groups & Teams
Curated, Authentic
Unique Event
Available to you
Fun, Affordable, Bespoke
(Coming Soon)
A Community of
Sharing and Learning
Fun, Affordable, Bespoke
(Coming Soon)
Support Local Learning
& Your Community
Tax Deductible, direct impact
OUR COMMITMENT & PARTNERS
We measure our impact by the people we serve, community we build, and educational opportunities we create together. These 2025 metrics reflect the growing reach of Dahoam1516 and the support of our members, volunteers, and guests.
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