Seasonal & Holidays

Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In Inland Empire

Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.

Oktoberfest extravaganzas begin September 2022 and run throughout the fall season in the Inland Empire's Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Oktoberfest extravaganzas begin September 2022 and run throughout the fall season in the Inland Empire's Riverside and San Bernardino counties. (Shutterstock)

INLAND EMPIRE, CA — Prost aufs Oktoberfest!

Ready for your annual fix of brats, biergartens, oom-pah, polka, pretzels and the chicken dance? The traditional, Bavarian-themed festivals kick off in September throughout Inland Empire communities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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

Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

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].

------------

Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

ANZA:

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

---------

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.

---------

BIG BEAR LAKE:

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

----------

CATHEDRAL CITY:

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

-----------

HEMET:

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

----------

LAKE ARROWHEAD:

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

------------

PALM DESERT:

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

--------------

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!"

--------

REDLANDS:

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

---------

RIVERSIDE:

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

----------

THOUSAND PALMS:

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

----------

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.

---------


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.