Oktoberfest 2023: LA Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

LOS ANGELES, CA — Dig out your Deutsche duds, and raise a stein. It's Oktoberfest time!

The German celebrations are held September and October throughout Los Angeles County, with the popular, Munich-inspired festivities running the gamut from solo pub events to weekend extravaganzas.

Peruse our annual guide to find the best of Bavarian fests near you.

Enjoy the season, and Prost, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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ARCADIA:

SEPT. 16: All-Day Oktoberfest: Mt. Lowe Brewing Company. Admission is free.

OCT. 14-15 & 21-22: Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest. Games include costume contest, stein-holding and cornhole competitions & musical chairs.

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AVALON/CATALINA ISLAND:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest & Hammerstein Band: Catalina Art & History Museum. With traditional singing of the schnitzelbank (both German & Catalina Island versions), brats, art project for kids & German beer for adults.

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

SEPT. 9-NOV. 5: 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends to show off your chicken dance!

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CANOGA PARK

SEPT. 23: (818) Oktoberfest & Wiener Dog Races. "Don't miss the mesmerizing beer puppeteer!"

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CHATSWORTH:

OCT. 14: Kiwanis Oktoberfest - German Band, Beer & Brats. Games & kids' zone, too.

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DOWNEY:

SEPT. 16: Free, Family-Friendly Oktoberfest: Downtown. With vendors, food trucks, beer garden & more.

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EL SEGUNDO:

SEPT. 17: Upshift Brewing Co. Oktoberfest. Head over for German food, beer & live music.

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GRANADA HILLS:

OCT. 21: Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting. Stein-holding contest (more challenging than it sounds), live music & more.

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HAWTHORNE:

SEPT. 9: 'Vegtoberfest' Plant-Based Oktoberfest: Common Space Brewery. "Delicious vegan food, craft beer, live music, chicken dance contests & so much more!"

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

SEPT. 16-OCT. 29: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Saturdays & Sundays with musik, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more.

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LAWNDALE:

SEPT. 9: Far Field Beer Co. Oktoberfest. With German food, music, games & a new festbier.

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 16: Annual Craft Beer LB Fest: Rancho Los Cerritos. No German influence ... but fall meets beer for a good time & for a good cause.

SEPT. 29- OCT. 22: Annual Oktoberfest: Scottish Rite Event Center. Separate times set for families and those 21 & up.

SEPT. 30: 'Doodlefest' & Oktoberfest Dog Contest: Trademark Brewing. "Start practicing your stein-holding."

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 16: Annual LA Fall Beer Festival: Center Studios. Fitting for fall with live music, food trucks & 80+ breweries.

SEPT. 30: First Draft DTLA Oktoberfest: First Draft Taproom & Kitchen. ""We're bringing the heartwarming traditions of Oktoberfest to you."

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 7: Oktoberfest, Food, Music, Dance & Carnival Rides. Contests for stein-holding, costumes, dogs & mustaches, too.

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NORTHRIDGE:

SEPT. 30: Oktober Festival & Pumpkin Patch. "The biggest, free community event in Northridge!"

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POMONA:

OCT. 6-21: Oktoberfest: Fairplex. You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more.

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SAN GABRIEL:

OCT. 6: Dumpling & Beer Festival. The city's local twist on Oktoberfest.

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SIMI VALLEY:

OCT. 7: Rotary Club Oktoberfest: Lemon Park. Beer included with your ticket.

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SYLMAR:

OCT. 7: Culinary Arts 'Oktoberfest': Los Angeles Mission College. Culinary Arts Patio will transform into full-scale biergarten.

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 29: Oktoberfest Food Festival: Six Flags Magic Mountain. "Enjoy craft & seasonal brews, complimented with menu of German-inspired cuisine, festive music & more."

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VENICE:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 22: Oktoberfest: Wurstküche Restaurant. Four weekends of festivities!

OCT. 7: Outdoor, Comedy Club Oktoberfest. LOL at this one.

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VENTURA:

OCT. 14: Portside Ventura Harbor Oktoberfest. Free admission & for all ages.

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FOR FULL STATEWIDE LISTINGS: Oktoberfest 2023: Guide To The Best In California

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