Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Inland Empire

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Ready to chicken-dance?

The Oktoberfest season kicks off this month in the Inland Empire and throughout California, with Bavarian-inspired events, large and small, running through October.

Some are so authentic, you'll think you are in Munich! Peruse the list, find one near you ... or possibly plan a road trip!

Prost, from Patch!

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BEAUMONT:

SEPT. 20-22: Annual King Ludwig's Oktoberfest. Admission is free. Oom-pah-pah to that!

• Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Saturday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Noble Creek Park, 390 W. Oak Valley Pkwy, Beaumont, CA

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

Weekends, SEPT. 7- NOV. 2: 49th Annual Oktoberfest. "Little Oktoberfest fans will enjoy the Kinder Garten complete with bounce houses, face painting, airbrush tattoos and carnival games."

• Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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CORONA:

OCT. 5-6: Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Stone Church Brewing. This year features all-women band 'Die Oberkrainer Polka Madels' from Europe.

• Stone Church Brewing, 2785 Cabot Dr, Ste 160, Corona, California 92883

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

Saturdays & Sundays: SEPT. 14 - OCT. 27: Oktoberfest 2019. Venue is a replica waterfront Alpine Village that can't be beat ... and admission is free!

• Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 State Hwy, 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA

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LAKE ELSINORE:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest Celebration 2019: Craft Brewing Co. "Games, food, live polka music and, of course, BEER!!!"

• 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Craft Brewing Company, 530 Crane St., Ste C, Lake Elsinore, California 92530

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MURRIETA:

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest Party 2019: Inland Wharf Brewing. With German music, brats & lots of great beer.

• 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Inland Wharf Brewing Co., 26440 Jefferson Ave Suite A, Murrieta, California 92562

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PALM DESERT:

AUG. 30: La Quinta Brewing's Desertfest. No Bavarian theme, but there is great craft beer, food & music.

• 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• La Quinta Brewing Co., 77917 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, California 92211

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PALM SPRINGS:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest 2019: Draughtsman/Fan Club. With live music, guest breweries, bratwursts, and drinking games!

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Palm Springs Fan Club, 1541 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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REDLANDS:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest 2019: Sylvan Park. Children's area, plus German food & music.

• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sylvan Park, 601 North University St., Redlands, California 92374

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TEMECULA

OCT. 18: Oktoberfest 2019: Bel Vino Winery. For ages 21 and up, with brats bar, games, live music & more.

• 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Bel Vino Winery, 33515 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California 92591

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THOUSAND PALMS:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Party 2019: Coachella Valley Brewing. Lively party with music & food, games and contests.

• 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Coachella Valley Brewing Co., 30640 Gunther St., Thousand Palms, California 92276

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest 2019: Coachella Valley Brewing. Acoustic version with autism-benefit concert.

• 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Coachella Valley Brewing Co., 30640 Gunther St, Thousand Palms, California 92276

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OKTOBERFEST ROAD TRIPPIN' PLANS? THEN SEE:

• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In SF Bay Area
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Greater Los Angeles
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In San Diego County
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Orange County

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If we missed your organization's Oktoberfest event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com