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Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In Orange County
Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.
ORANGE COUNTY, 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 Orange County and nearby.
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 Orange Countyfor free with the latest 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 susan.schena@patch.com.
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Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
ANAHEIM:
SEPT. 16 - OCT. 23: Oktoberfest Weekends: Phoenix Club. Fridays & Saturdays for 21+ and Sundays are family days.
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AVALON/CATALINA ISLAND:
OCT. 7: Oktoberfest: Catalina Museum For Art & History. Features Bavarian polka rock band, the traditional singing of the schnitzelbank (both the German and Catalina Island versions), brats, art project for kids & German beer for adults.
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BIG BEAR LAKE:
SEPT. 10-NOV. 5: 52nd Annual Oktoberfest. Held on weekends with German-American bands, food & more. Tickets on sale.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
SEPT. 18-NOV. 6: Oktoberfest: Biergarten At Old World Huntington Beach. An OC tradition with authentic German food, beer, bands, contests & wiener dog races, too!
SEPT. 29: Lions Club Oktoberfest: Old World Biergarten. Ticket includes dinner & festivities.
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LAGUNA HILLS:
SEPT. 17-OCT. 30: Oktoberfest: GameCraft Brewing. Featuring Oktoberfest-inspired dishes, German-style beers & tons of games. Bonus discount for Oktoberfest costumes!
SEPT. 30-OCT. 30: Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm, Kiddie Rides & Oktoberfest Beer Garden. Live music in the beer garden!
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LAKE ARROWHEAD:
SEPT. 17-OCT. 29: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Held Saturdays & Sundays at a waterfront, replica Alpine town.
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LONG BEACH:
SEPT. 17: Craft Beer LB Fest: Rancho Los Cerritos. Not Oktoberfest-related, true, but lots of craft beer & for a good cause.
SEPT. 23-OCT. 9: Oktoberfest: Scottish Rite Event Center. With authentic German beer, eats, live performances, music & games. 21+ on Fridays. All ages Saturdays & Sundays.
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NEWPORT BEACH:
Through OCT. 31: Oktoberfest Dining: Bayside Restaurant. The popular, seasonal menu is back!
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PLACENTIA:
SEPT. 17-18: Oktoberfest - Beer, Bites & Music: Stereo Brewing Company. "Bust out your lederhosen for two days of beer, brats & beats!"
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SANTA ANA:
SEPT. 24: Native Son Alehouse OC's First Annual Oktoberfest. Chef Alec will be cooking up special, German-inspired fare.
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SILVERADO:
SEPT. 10: 'OC Brew Ha Ha' Craft Beer Festival: Oak Canyon Park. Ok, no Bavarian-theme here, but it's a fall fest with ample craft beer, seltzer & cider tastings, plus entertainment.
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YORBA LINDA:
SEPT. 30-OCT. 2: Oktoberfest - Carnival Rides, Food & Music: St. Martin de Porres. Family-friendly, weekend extravaganza with entertainment, games, bingo & more.
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FOR STATEWIDE OKTOBERFEST LISTINGS: Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In California
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