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Oktoberfest: Your 2018 Guide To 'Wunderbar' In San Diego
Oom-pah-pah! Brush up on your German tavern songs and polka skills, and "Prost!" to Bavarian traditions throughout San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Oktoberfests gear up in September and run into October throughout the San Diego County area with celebrations -- large and small -- paying homage to all things Bavarian with dance, German food, beer and oom-pah-pah bands.
Prost, from Patch!
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CARLSBAD:
OCT. 6: Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest. A community tradition with costume contests, music, arts & crafts, games, rides and delicious food & beer.
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EL CAJON:
SEPT. 28-30 & OCT. 5-7: Oktoberfest - Food, Dance & Oom-Pah. San Diego County's most traditional Oktoberfest and for the whole family.
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ENCINITAS:
SEPT. 30: Annual Oktoberfest & Kids' Fun Zone . Family friendly with food tent, parade, music, dance & 21+ beer garden.
OCT. 14: Colony Of Olivenhain's Oktoberfest . An annual community event.
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ESCONDIDO:
SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest-Inspired Brew Festival: Safari Park. Features wide array of beers from local craft breweries, an Oktoberfest-inspired buffet, music and animal greeters!
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JULIAN:
OCT 13-14: St. Elizabeth of Hungary's Oktoberfest 2018: Main Street. This is the 23rd year for the two-day family festival.
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LA MESA:
SEPT. 28-30: 45th Annual Oktoberfest & Kinder Karneval. Polka, bier garten, great food, dancing & Dachshund races!
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OCEAN BEACH:
OCT. 12-13: OB Oktoberfest 2018: Pier. Fun includes a sausage toss, brat-eating & stein-holding contests and the balloon blow!
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OCEANSIDE:
OCT. 13: 'SurftoberFest' Oktoberfest : Hello Betty Fish House. Great time for a worthy cause.
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PALA:
OCT. 13: Pala Casino's Oktoberfest. Multiple German food & beer stations, plus authentic entertainment.
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RANCHO BERNARDO:
OCT. 20: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Craft beers, regional wines, live music, games and more!
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RANCHO SANTA FE:
SEPT. 23: Oktoberfest: The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Contest, races, food, drink & fun on lawn of inn.
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SAN DIEGO:
OCT. 20: Dog-Friendly Barks & Brews Oktoberfest: Spanish Landing . Dog contests, delicious food & more!
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If we missed your city's or organization's Oktoberfest events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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