Oktoberfest 2021 Is On In Montrose, No-Go This Year At Fairplex

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CA — Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl— Oktoberfests are back this fall!

For the second year in a row, there will be no 2021 Oktoberfest extravaganza at the Pomona Fairplex, but German-inspired festivities will go on — with beer, brats and oom-pah bands —in Montrose and other venues this year throughout Southern California.

The beloved, Bavarian fest at the Fairplex complex was scrapped in 2020 due to pandemic-related concerns, and no Oktoberfest is planned for 2021, as the venue gradually opens up to events.

"Unfortunately, we will not have an Oktoberfest event this year," said Fairplex spokesperson Renee Hernandez.

But those craving a Bavarian boost of biergartens, bratwurst, chicken-dancing, polkas, strudel and more have options ... including in Montrose!

Montrose also canceled its 2020 Oktoberfest due to the pandemic. But this year, the town will host its 43rd annual Oktoberfest Oct. 2, complete with carnival rides, contests, German food, beer and games. The free event will run 12 pm. to 10 p.m. on Honolulu Avenue.

For die-hard Oktoberfest fans, there also are other events on September and October calendars throughout Southern California:

• BEAUMONT: SEPT. 17-19: Annual King Ludwig's Oktoberfest. Log-sawing, stein-carrying, pretzel-whistling & other contests are back!
• CARLSBAD: OCT. 2: Oktober-Feast Kick-Off: Strawberry Co. Pumpkin Patch. Month of dining deals, with Rotarians' kick-off dinner at pumpkin patch.
• COSTA MESA: OCT. 29-30: Boo Ha Ha – Haunted Oktobeerfest: OC Fair. For the 21-and-up set, and don't forget your costume!
• EL CAJON: SEPT. 24-26 & OCT. 1-3: German-American Oktoberfest. Parade & keg tap is opening day, followed by two festive weekends of food, dance & entertainment.
• ENCINITAS: OCT. 2: Annual Oktoberfest Carnival & Parade. Full day extravaganza back for its 25th year.
• HAWTHORNE: SEPT. 25: Vegtoberfest: Common Space Brewery. Music, fun, food & festivities from Plant Base LA.
• HUNTINGTON BEACH: SEPT. 3-18: OC's Rocktoberfest: Biergarten at Old World. "Rock n' roll version of Oktoberfest with live bands, DJs, amazing food, The Biergarten Shotzie Girls & more."
• LA MESA: OCT. 1-3: Oktoberfest - Biergarten & Entertainment. Authentic cuisine, live music, Dachshund races & three days of pouring beer!
• LAKE ARROWHEAD: SEPT. 18-OCT. 30: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Replica waterfront Alpine Village venue for Oktoberfest simply can't be beat.
• LONG BEACH: SEPT. 11: Craft Beer LB Fest: Rancho Los Cerritos. A kid-friendly, benefit festival that just happens to coincide with Oktoberfest season!
• LOS ANGELES: SEPT. 18: Annual LA Beer Festival & Music. Featuring 80 breweries, 200 beers, food trucks, live music & more!
• LOS ANGELES: OCT. 16: Vegan Oktoberfest: LA Center Studios. With beer, plant-based Bavarian food & lots of oompah music.
• MAMMOTH LAKES: SEPT. 16-18: Oktoberfest: Village At Mammoth Lakes. Includes food, beer, live music & fun run.
• RAMONA: OCT. 16: Oktoberfest Motorcycle Rally & Bands. With motorcycle rodeo, Indian motorcycle demos, live music & more.
• REDLANDS: OCT. 2: Optimist Club's Oktoberfest: Sylvan Park. Back this year with favorite food & festivities.
• SAN DIEGO: OCT. 23: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Not Bavarian-influenced, but great beer & great cause!
• SIMI VALLEY: OCT. 9: Rotary Club Simi Sunrise Oktoberfest. With food, music, Games & bands. Proceeds for charity.

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