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Oktoberfest: Your 2018 Guide To 'Wunderbar' In LA Area

Oom-pah-pah! Brush up on your German tavern songs and polka skills, and "Prost!" to Bavarian traditions throughout Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Oktoberfests gear up in September throughout the Los Angeles 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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GLENDORA:

OCT. 5-7: St. Dorothy's Oak Tree Festival Oktoberfest. With musical entertainment.

OCT. 13: Glendorafest -Beer, Brats & A Band 2018 : Downtown . Great event hosted by Friends of the rotary.

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GRANADA HILLS:

OCT. 6: Rotary Foundation 'Oktoberfest 2018': Street Faire. The Rotary offers beer & wine tastings at the faire, with proceeds going to charity.

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LONG BEACH:

Through OCT. 27: Oktoberfest 2018: Rasselbock. Beer Garden on first weekend in October, live German oom-pah band; specials on Oktoberfest beers, BBQ, kids’ corner and more.

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest 2018: Pike Outlets. Unique format with 12 breweries.
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LOS ANGELES:

Through OCT. 27: Oktoberfest 2018 At Wirtshaus. The German restaurant kicks off the season with a celebration. Oktoberfest activities on Friday & Saturday nights through October.

OCT. 20-21: Oktoberfest 2018: Pershing Square, Downtown. Not your traditional Oktoberfest with a fun mix of music & food.
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MARINA DEL REY:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest Celebration! 2018: Brennan's. Fun runs all day with contests & music.

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 6: Chamber's Oktoberfest 2018: Montrose-Glendale. Great event for the whole family with rides, games, delicious German food & contests.

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PASADENA:

OCT. 13: CraftoberFest LA 2018: Rose Bowl Stadium. Beer & food festival on The Greens.

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POMONA:

OCT. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20: Oktoberfest 2018: Fairplex. "Bavarian music. Beer. Authentic German food. Beer. Chicken Dance. Beer. Games and prizes. Beer."
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THOUSAND OAKS:

Through OCT. 31: Oktoberfest 2018 Party & Polka: Julie's Alps. Nights include murder-mystery theater, polka parties and activities for the kids at this Bavarian restaurant.

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TORRANCE:

Through OCT. 21: Oktoberfest 2018: Alpine Village. Oom Pah Pah party bands included.
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VENICE:

OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Oktoberfest 2018: Wurstküche Restaurant. Dirndls and lederhosen welcomed!

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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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