Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In California

CALIFORNIA — Prost aufs Oktoberfest!

Ready for your annual fix of brats, biergartens, oom-pah, polka, pretzels, chicken dancing and stein-carrying contests? The traditional, Bavarian-themed festivals kick off in September throughout California.

Peruse Patch's annual Oktoberfest guide to find celebrations near you, dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, and enjoy the season!

NOTE: Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your organization's Oktoberfest, email details and online links to [email protected].

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ANAHEIM:

SEPT. 16 - OCT. 23: Oktoberfest Weekends: Phoenix Club. Fridays & Saturdays for 21+ and Sundays are family days.

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ANZA:

OCT. 29: Oktoberfest - Beer Garden, Brats & Music: Cahuilla Casino Hotel. Games planned, too!

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ARCADIA:

OCT. 15-16 & 22-23: Santa Anita Racetrack Oktoberfest & Horse Racing. Includes games, costume contest, stein-hosting, corn hole competition & more!

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AUBURN:

SEPT. 30: Gold Country Rotary Oktoberfest: Fairgrounds. With authentic German dinner, Bavarian folk dancers, chicken dancing, stein-holding competition & more.

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AVALON/CATALINA ISLAND:

OCT. 7: Oktoberfest: Catalina Museum For Art & History. Features Bavarian polka rock band, the traditional singing of the schnitzelbank (both the German and Catalina Island versions), brats, art project for kids & German beer for adults.

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BAKERSFIELD:

OCT. 1: Junior League's Annual Oktoberfest. German-inspired festival for ages 21+. Tickets on sale.

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BEAUMONT:

SEPT. 16-18: King Ludwig's 32nd Annual Oktoberfest. Weekend event with wiener dog races, contests, food, music & beer — all under big, white tents.

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

SEPT. 10-NOV. 5: 52nd Annual Oktoberfest. Held on weekends with German-American bands, food & more. Tickets on sale.

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BURLINGAME:

OCT. 1: 'Hawktoberfest' Hoover Elementary Oktoberfest. At Masonic Lodge & tickets on sale.

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CAMPBELL:

OCT. 15-16: Oktoberfest - Biersch Garten, Music & Kids' Zone. Stein-holding & costume contents planned, too.

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CANOGA PARK:

SEPT. 17-18: San Fernando Valley Oktoberfest: Elks Lodge. Two days of festivities courtesy of 8one8 Brewing & Canoga Park Elks Lodge.

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CARLSBAD:

OCT. 1: Rotary Club Oktoberfest Fall Festival. Family-friendly fun includes chicken-dance-off, sausage toss, food, live music & of course - a biergarten!

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CARMEL VALLEY/DEL MAR:

OCT. 1: One Paseo Oktoberfest. With costume contest, beer gardens, German-inspired bites, music, games & more.

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CATHEDRAL CITY:

OCT. 22: OktoBEERfest: Agua Caliente Casino. With live music, Bavarian-inspired buffet & more.
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CHATSWORTH:

OCT. 15: Oktoberfest: German Band, Biergarten & Kids' Zone. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Chatsworth and Chatsworth Junior Baseball League.

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CHICO:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 & OCT. 7-8: Sierra Nevada Brewing Oktoberfest: Hop Field Event Space. Book soon as tickets are going fast.

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CLAYTON:

OCT. 1-2: Oktoberfest & Carnival: Downtown. Munich-style experience featuring German biergarten, food, arts/craft vendors, live music & full-size carnival.

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CONCORD:

SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest: Side Gate Brewing. A ticketed event for all ages.

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 8: Oktoberfest. "Tastings from popular microbreweries, wineries and food vendors, live music & children's activities."

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COTATI:

SEPT. 24: Flagship Taproom Oktoberfest - German Beer, Food & Contests. Fun-packed, free event with live music, bratwurst(vegan option,too) pretzels with homemade beer cheese, plus yodeling, mug-holding & costume contests.

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CROCKETT:

OCT. 15: Bay Area's Oktoberfest. Free admission with live music, yodeling contest, ax throwing, food & bier.

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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 & OCT. 7-9: Oktoberfest: German American Societies Of SD. "Experience a real German Oktoberfest!"

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EL SEGUNDO:

SEPT. 3: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest: El Segundo Brewing Co. Brews, a Bavarian band & German menu planned.

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ENCINITAS:

SEPT. 25: Annual Oktoberfest & Carnival. "A premier Oktoberfest in North San Diego County."

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 15: 'Biketoberfest Marin' Music, Beer & Bike Expo. Includes beer tastings, family activities, live music & group bike ride.

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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 23: Oktoberfest: Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co. Reserve your pot for harvest celebration with Oktoberfest food & beer.

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GRANADA HILLS:

OCT. 22: Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting. Includes entertainment, contests & all proceeds go to charity.

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HAWTHORNE:

SEPT. 24: Vegtoberfest - A Vegan Oktoberfest: Common Space Brewery. With German-themed vegan food, music, dance & live band. Dog-friendly, too!

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HEMET:

OCT. 1: Oktoberfest. "Afternoon of beer, food, good company, petting zoo, craft vendors, raffle prizes & fun!"

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HOLLISTER:

OCT. 8-9: Oktoberfest At Northern California Renaissance Faire. "Ring in the harvest season with some cold Willingtown ale."

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

SEPT. 18-NOV. 6: Oktoberfest: Biergarten At Old World Huntington Beach. An OC tradition with authentic German food, beer, bands, contests & wiener dog races, too!

SEPT. 29: Lions Club Oktoberfest: Old World Biergarten. Ticket includes dinner & festivities.

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JULIAN:

OCT. 1: St. Elizabeth Oktoberfest: Town Square & Town Hall. Fun for all ages at this town tradition.

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LA MESA:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 2: Oktoberfest - Biergarten, German Bands, Kinder Karneval & More. "The largest Oktoberfest celebration in San Diego County is back and better than ever for its 48th year"!

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LAGUNA HILLS:

SEPT. 17-OCT. 30: Oktoberfest: GameCraft Brewing. Featuring Oktoberfest-inspired dishes, German-style beers & tons of games. Bonus discount for Oktoberfest costumes!

SEPT. 30-OCT. 30: Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm, Kiddie Rides & Oktoberfest Beer Garden. Live music in the beer garden!

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

SEPT. 17-OCT. 29: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Held Saturdays & Sundays at a waterfront, replica Alpine town.

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 17: Craft Beer LB Fest: Rancho Los Cerritos. Not Oktoberfest-related, true, but lots of craft beer & for a good cause.

SEPT. 23-OCT. 9: Oktoberfest: Scottish Rite Event Center. With authentic German beer, eats, live performances, music & games. 21+ on Fridays. All ages Saturdays & Sundays.

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 17: LA Beer Fest: LA Center Studios. A fall festival featuring more than 80 breweries, food trucks, live music & more.

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MAMMOTH LAKES:

SEPT.: Oktoberfest 2022: Mammoth Lakes. Canceled.

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MARINA DEL REY:

SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Venice. Featuring live music, games & Oktoberfest-themed menu.

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MILLBRAE:

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest Beats, Brews & Vines. With live music, beer, wine & stein-holding contest.

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 1: Annual Oktoberfest & Carnival. Full day with rides, entertainment, food, games and, of course, beer.

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MOORPARK:

SEPT. 24-25: Oktoberfest - Beer, Food, Music & Ferris Wheel: Enegren Brewing. With petting zoo for children.

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NEWPORT BEACH:

Through OCT. 31: Oktoberfest Dining: Bayside Restaurant. The popular, seasonal menu is back!

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:

SEPT. 24-OCT. 9: Pitfire Pizza NoHo Oktoberfest. Massive outdoor patio transforms into a full biergarten on the weekends with bratwurst pizza, pretzels with beer cheese, beers & live bands.

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NOVATO:

OCT. 15: Sunrise Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest: Greek Orthodox Church. "Admission includes dinner and a drink ticket, an 'Oom-pah' band, dancing & prizes!"

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OAKLAND:

SEPT. 11: Oktoberfest: Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill. Fun includes stein-hold & German music from Alpine Sound.

SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest: Original Pattern Brewing Co. Featuring German music, food, games, costume contest & beer.

OCT. 1-2: 'Oaktoberfest' - Dimond District Oktoberfest. Family-friendly weekend with live German music, food, vendors & craft beers.

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OCEAN BEACH:

OCT. 7-8: OB Oktoberfest. "The widest Oktoberfest in San Diego is celebrating it's 20th year."

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OCEANSIDE:

OCT. 1: 'Surftoberfest' - O-side-Style Oktoberfest. Event with food, local bands, and, of course BIER, is fundraiser for Women’s Resource Center.

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OLYMPIC VALLEY:

SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest: The Village at Palisades Tahoe. "This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe."

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PALM DESERT:

OCT. 29: Oktoberfest - German Food, Beer & Band: La Quinta Brewing Co. Dress to impress, as costume contest planned!

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PLACENTIA:

SEPT. 17-18: Oktoberfest - Beer, Bites & Music: Stereo Brewing Company. "Bust out your lederhosen for two days of beer, brats & beats!"

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PLEASANTON:

SEPT. 30 & OCT. 1: Oktoberfest: SideTrack Bar + Grill. The restaurant’s parking lot transforms into Oktoberfest destination with tent, live music each evening & walk-up bar offering German food and drink.

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POMONA:

OCT. 7-22: Oktoberfest: L.A. Fairplex. "Fridays & Saturdays in October with Bavarian music, authentic German food, chicken dances, games, prizes, bands and, oh yea, beer!"

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RAMONA:

OCT. 14-16: Motorcycle Rally & Oktoberfest Beers. "A full weekend of backcountry motorcycle fun."

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT. 22: Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park. A 21+ event in its 11th year, with VIP option, too.

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REDLANDS:

OCT. 1-2: Annual Oktoberfest: Sylvan Park. Two days with craft beer, kids' activities, live polka band & stein-holding contests.

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REDWOOD CITY:

SEPT. 21-25: Oktoberfest: Downtown. Dancing, singing, yodeling, chicken dancing, brats , brews & more in traditional German Oktoberfest setting.

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RIVERSIDE:

SEPT. 16-18: Wicks' Oktoberfest: Wicks Brewing. With special Oktoberfest-themed food, beer & slushies.

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SACRAMENTO:

SEPT. 24: Der Biergarten Oktoberfest: Midtown Sac. Capacity is limited & tickets on sale. No tickets available at the door.

OCT. 7-8: Oktoberfest: Turn Verein. "The best Oktoberfest in the Sacramento area."

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SAN DIEGO:

SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest: Quartyard. Features German-American polka band, stein-holding contest & costume contests. For 21+.

SEPT. 24-25: Oktoberfest: Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten, Point Loma. "Dig out the dirdls and lederhosen because it’s time to fest on the harbor."

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 16: Oktoberfest Block Party: Schroeders SF. With live band, games, beer, food & fun.

SEPT. 24: WoodsFest: Island Oktoberfest Party. Take the ferry to Treasure Island!

OCT. 7: Oktoberfest: Park Chalet. "Wear your lederhosen or drindl & enjoy authentic German music by Alpine Sound."

OCT. 15: Oktoberfest By The Beach. Cultures unite as event is hosted by United Irish Cultural Center .

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SAN GABRIEL:

OCT. 14: Annual Dumpling and Beer Festival. A "local twist on Oktoberfest."

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 16-17 & 23-24: Oktoberfest: Ludwig's German Table. Music, food, stein-holding contest & more for ages 21+. Tickets on sale.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO:

OCT. 8: Oktoberfest SLO: Alex Madonna Expo Center. Enjoy an afternoon with real German beer, food from Beda's Biergarten, contests, games & the Hazelnuss Oktoberfest Band.

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 1: Forest Home Farms Oktoberfest. Plans are in the works for event hosted by San Ramon Historic Foundation.

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SANTA ANA:

SEPT. 24: Native Son Alehouse OC's First Annual Oktoberfest. Chef Alec will be cooking up special, German-inspired fare.

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SANTA CRUZ:

OCT. 15: Santa Cruz Elks Oktoberfest. All ages welcome, plus root beer floats & activities for kids.

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SILVERADO:

SEPT. 10: 'OC Brew Ha Ha' Craft Beer Festival: Oak Canyon Park. Ok, no Bavarian-theme here, but it's a fall fest with ample craft beer, seltzer & cider tastings, plus entertainment.

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SIMI VALLEY:

OCT. 8: Oktoberfest Hosted By Rotary Club. For ages 21+ with German music, food, games & beer.

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TAHOE CITY:

SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest - Beer, Music, Food & Kids' Fun. With free pumpkin-painting for little ones, too!

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THOUSAND PALMS:

SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest Party: Coachella Valley Brewing Co. All-day party for all ages with live music, Oktoberfest brews & more.

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TORRANCE:

SEPT. 10: 'Smogtoberfest' Smog City Brewing Oktoberfest. Featuring traditional German polka band, axe throwing, stein-holding competition & food.

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VACAVILLE:

SEPT. 24: Annual Oktoberfest: Town Square, Downtown. Day includes pretzels & German sausages from Pure Grain Bakery and music from famous Gruber Family Band.

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VENICE:

SEPT. 17: Oktoberfest: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Venice. Featuring live music, games & Oktoberfest-themed menu.

OCT. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23: Wurstküche Oktoberfest - Bands, Brews, Food & Yodeling. Tickets on sale for various seatings.

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VISALIA:

SEPT. 23: Oktoberfest: Vossler Farms. For 21+ with beer, wine, food & music.

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VISTA:

SEPT. 17: Eppig Brewing & Bierhalle Oktoberfest. "All your favorite festivities & the freshest Festbier around. "

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 1: Historical Society Oktoberfest: Shadelands Ranch Museum. Fundraiser for ages 21+ with authentic German dinner, dessert booth & costume contest in garden setting.

OCT. 15: Oktoberfest - Music, Dance, Food & Biergarten: Civic Park. Includes Kinder Platz Kids Zone for youngsters, too.

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WILDOMAR:

OCT. 15: Rooted In Nature Craft Brew Festival: Marna O'Brien Park. No Bavarian theme at this one, but does include beer garden, live music, wildlife park & food trucks.

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YORBA LINDA:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 2: Oktoberfest - Carnival Rides, Food & Music: St. Martin de Porres. Family-friendly, weekend extravaganza with entertainment, games, bingo & more.

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YUCCA VALLEY:

OCT. 22: Oktoberfest: St. Joseph of Arimathea. "Enjoy great German food and music."

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