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Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In San Diego County
The forecast looks wunderbar as German festivals, with beers, brats & polkas aplenty, are back in the SD region.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Practice your polka, brush up on your chicken-dance, and welcome back the season of Oktoberfests in San Diego County!
In 2020, nearly all German fests were scrapped statewide, due to pandemic-related restrictions. This year, the extravaganzas — with their beers, brats and oom-pah bands — are marking a return.
Scroll through Patch's 2021 annual Oktoberfest guide, dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, and find fests near you. We've also included a few, large-scale fests from the mountains, in case you're up for a drive.
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And, as we all know, last-minute cancellations can occur, so always confirm with organizers that posted events are proceeding as planned.
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As more events are announced, we will add them. So if we missed your town or organization's Oktoberfest plans, please email details with online links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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CARLSBAD:
OCT. 2: Rotary Oktober-Feast Kick-Off: Strawberry Co. Pumpkin Patch. Month of dining deals, with Rotarians' kick-off dinner at pumpkin patch.
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EL CAJON:
SEPT. 24-26 & OCT. 1-3: German-American Oktoberfest. Parade & keg tap is opening day, followed by two festive weekends of food, dance & entertainment.
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ENCINITAS:
OCT. 2: Annual Oktoberfest Carnival & Parade. Full-day extravaganza back for its 25th year.
OCT. 3: Colony of Olivenhain's Oktoberfest. Details are underway, so check in with organizers for the latest updates.
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JULIAN:
OCT.: St. Elizabeth's Oktoberfest, Downtown Julian. Not planned for 2021.
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LA MESA:
OCT. 1-3: Oktoberfest - Biergarten & Entertainment. Authentic cuisine, live music, Dachshund races & three days of pouring beer!
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LAKE ARROWHEAD:
SEPT. 18-OCT. 30: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Replica waterfront Alpine Village venue for Oktoberfest simply can't be beat.
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MAMMOTH LAKES:
SEPT. 16-18: Oktoberfest: Village At Mammoth Lakes. Includes food, beer, live music & fun run.
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OCEAN BEACH:
OCT. 8-9: OB Oktoberfest. Where your stein-carrying, balloon-blowing, bratwurst-eating skills will pay off. Two days of Bavarian food, fun & contests.
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OLIVENHAIN:
OCT. 3: Colony of Olivenhain's Oktoberfest. Details are underway, so check in with organizers for the latest updates.
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RAMONA:
OCT. 16: Oktoberfest Motorcycle Rally & Bands. With motorcycle rodeo, Indian motorcycle demos, live music & more.
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RANCHO BERNARDO:
OCT. 23: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Not Bavarian-themed, but great beer & great cause!
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SAN DIEGO:
OCT. 8-9: OB Oktoberfest. Where your stein-carrying, balloon-blowing, bratwurst-eating skills will pay off. Two days of Bavarian food, fun & contests.
OCT. 16: Octubre Fest: WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park. "Celebration of culture, local craft beer & food in benefit of a great cause."
OCT. 23: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Not Bavarian-themed, but great beer & great fundraiser.
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FOR FULL STATEWIDE GUIDE: Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In California
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If we missed your organization's Oktoberfest event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com
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