The original Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria, Germany runs from late September to the 1st weekend of October, but there's still time to join the traditional Volksfest here in America until the end of the month!
So grab your friends and go dance, eat and prost at one (or more) of the Oktoberfest celebrations happening in SoCal:
Biergarten, authentic German Food (voted "Best Bratwurst" in California), imported German Beers, German Bands straight from Germany, shot girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
Dates: Open every Wednesday thru Sunday until 10/28
Location: Old World Huntington Beach, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Admission: From Free to VIP, pricing vary. Check rates & buy tickets here.
German food, German beer on tap, Polkas and Prosts in our Festzelt and Biergarten, will have you Partying like a German! Traditional Oom Pah Pah bands play everyday.
Dates: Open every Friday thru Sunday until 10/28
Location: The Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Admission: $10
Authentic German entertainment; feast on Brats and Knockwursts direct from the German butcher; and the very same beers poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest for more than 150 years!
Dates: Open every Saturday & Sunday until 11/03
Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center: 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Admission: Pricing vary. Check rates here.
Traditional Bavarian fun is supplied by Oom Pah Pah party bands, your belly is sated by traditional German fare, and your thirst is quenched by delicious German beers brewed by Paulaner.
Dates: Open every Friday thru Sunday until 10/27
Location: Alpine Village, 833 W Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90502
Admission: Pricing vary. Check rates & buy tickets here.