Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Ready to chicken-dance?

The Oktoberfest season kicks off this month in San Diego County 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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CARLSBAD:

SEPT. 20: Oktoberfest 2019: Dave & Buster's. For ages 21 and up. Tickets on sale.

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Dave & Buster's Carlsbad, 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

SEPT. 21: St. Patrick Church's Annual Oktoberfest. Fun time for the whole family.

• 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• St Patrick Catholic Church, 3821 Adams St., Parish Hall, Carlsbad, CA 92008

OCT. 5: Rotary Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival. Features costume contests, music, arts & crafts, games, rides, German food & beer. Tickets on sale.

• 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Holiday Park, 1055 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008

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CORONADO:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest 2019: Albaca, Coronado Island Marriott. "Enjoy a beautiful October evening alongside the San Diego Bay with a full Oktoberfest feast."

• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa, 2000 2nd St., Coronado, CA 92118

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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 27-29 & OCT. 4-6: Oktoberfest - Food, Dance & Kids' Zone. Opening day features parade, keg tap & crowning of Oktoberfest queen.

• The German American Societies of San Diego, 1017 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, California 92020

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ENCINITAS:

SEPT. 29: 24th Annual Oktoberfest & Parade. With German beer, food & carnival rides. Admission is free.

• 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Parade: 12 p.m.
• El Camino Real & Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas, California

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ESCONDIDO:

OCT. 5-6: Welk Resorts' Annual Oktoberfest. Family-friendly with food, beer, rides, games & music.

• 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Welk Resorts San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026

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JULIAN:

OCT. 5-6: St. Elizabeth's Oktoberfest. "Family fun with German folk music, folk dancers, children's events, food and drink."

• Downtown Julian, CA

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LA MESA:

OCT. 4: Vegan Oktoberfest 2019: Grossmont Center. "All-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, plus a local vegan-friendly beer in a 21+ beer garden and music!"

• 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

OCT. 4-6: 3-Day Oktoberfest Weekend. Fun includes beer-stein races, beer-barrel rolls, keg bowling and keg hauling; a Kinder Garten with contests and hands-on activities; and an antique market and a vendor market.

• Friday: 4 p.m. -10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• 8401 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942-5305

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OCEAN BEACH:

OCT. 11-12: OB Oktoberfest. "The uniquely Southern California salute to the celebration of German culture and fun."

• Newport Ave. & Abbott St., San Diego, CA 92107

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OCEANSIDE:

OCT. 12: SurftoberFest Celebration 2019: Springhill Suites. Fundraiser for Compass Wellness Back2Good Program.

• 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Springhill Suites, Marriott, 211 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT. 26: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Not German-themed, but very seasonal with multiple breweries and music.

• 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Webb Park, 16826 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

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SAN DIEGO:

OCT. 12: 'OktoBeerFest' Oktoberfest 2019: Broadway Pier. "Featuring the best beer, sausages with kraut, fresh pretzels, schnitzel and other inspired German food and desserts! St. Pauli Girls will entertain you as you enjoy a beautiful day on the Broadway Pier full of fun and unique vendors."

• 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Broadway Pier, San Diego, California 92101

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OKTOBERFEST ROAD TRIPPIN' PLANS? THEN SEE:

• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Greater Los Angeles
• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In Inland Empire

• Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In SF Bay Area
• 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