Fremont Oktoberfest

History

The Fremont Fair originated in 1972 as a fundraiser and neighborhood celebration produced by non-profit Solid Ground (then known as the Fremont Public Association). For years, the Fair was an integral part of Solid Ground's efforts to fight poverty in the local community. Since then, Solid Ground has experienced widespread growth and is now a leading regional force working against poverty, providing advocacy and support throughout the state. Based on this growth and other fundraising endeavors, Solid Ground transferred ownership of the Fair to the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in 2010, so that the festival would be better supported and managed by a local Fremont entity focused on the Fremont community. Today, 100,000 revelers visit the Fremont neighborhood for Solstice festivities. Funds raised at the Fremont Fair through vendor booths, sponsorships and donation opportunities support the Fremont Chamber of Commerce's community grant program.