Oktoberfests: Your 2020 Guide To Oom-Pah In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Just because the coronavirus pandemic fueled cancellations of many Oktoberfests throughout San Diego County and California this year, dirndls and lederhosen need not languish in the back of closets.

Scads of organizers scrambled in recent months to revamp and present Bavarian-inspired events and smaller-scale German feasts to replace those scrapped in 2020 due to COVID-19 mandates.

Peruse Patch's annual Oktoberfest guide, which looks very different this year, to be sure, and see what's going on near you.

And Prost, from Patch!

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NOTE: Double-check that listed activities are still proceeding as previously posted and planned. And if we missed your organization's Oktoberfest event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com.

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

Through NOV. 7: 50th Annual Oktoberfest. "We are continuing to plan for the 50th Anniversary, with possibly adjustments to schedules and activities as needed."

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

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CARLSBAD:

SEPT. 21: St. Patrick Church's 8th Annual Oktoberfest. Canceled.

• St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad, CA

OCTOBER: Rotary Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival. Canceled.

• Holiday Park, 1055 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, CA

OCT. 1-31: Oktober-Feast. A month of dining discounts from participating restaurants, including Bavarian-inspired meal deals from Tip Top Meats.

• Participating restaurants, Carlsbad, CA

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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 25-27 & OCT. 2-4: Oktoberfest - Food, Dance & Kids' Zone. Canceled.

• German American Societies of San Diego, 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA

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ENCINITAS:

OCT. 4: 25th Annual Oktoberfest & Parade. Canceled.

• El Camino Real & Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas, CA

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ESCONDIDO:

OCT.: Welk Resorts' Annual Oktoberfest. No event scheduled for 2020.

• Welk Resorts San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA

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LA MESA:

OCT. 2-4: Oktoberfest Reimagined. "All of the festivities you know and love in formats that are safe for the current season."

• La Mesa, CA

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

OCT. 3-25: Oktoberfest 2020: Lake Arrowhead Village. Canceled.

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

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MAMMOTH LAKES:

SEPT. 17-19: Oktoberfest 2020. Canceled.

• Village At Mammoth, 1 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

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OCEAN BEACH:

OCT. 9-10: OB Oktoberfest. Postponed/Canceled.

• Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA

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RAMONA:

OCT. 17: Motorcycle Rally 5th Annual Bike Show & Oktoberfest. Canceled.

• Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT.: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. No event listed for 2020.

• Webb Park, 16826 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA

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SAN DIEGO:

SEPT. 17-20: Eppig Oktoberfest on the Harbor. Socially distanced with German food & beer. Lederhosen and dirndls encouraged. Tickets required.

• Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten, 2817 Dickens St., San Diego, CA

SEPT. 19 - OCT. 4: CRAFToberfest Beer & Pretzels: Liberty Public Market. Beer, growlers & pretzel specials. Prost!

• Bottlecraft Beer Shop and Tasting Room, 2820 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA

SEPT. 30: Wine Tasting: Oktoberfest 2020: WineSellar & Brasserie. With German wines & food pairings!

• The WineSellar & Brasserie, 9550 Waples St., San Diego, CA

OCT. 10: Oktoberfest Virtual Beer Festival. With beers, oom-pah band, pretzels & collectible stein.

• Virtual via video. Pick-up: Tavern and Bowl, 930 Market St., San Diego, CA

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SOLANA BEACH:

SEPT. 20: Oktoberfest 'Cook with Jason' Class & Dinner. With a fun, German-inspired menu. Reservations required.

• Solana Beach Farmers Market, 444 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, CA

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VISTA:

OCT. 3 & 4: Oktoberfest In The Garden: Eppig Brewing. Food included, and tickets required.

• Eppig Brewing, 1347 Keystone Way, Vista, CA

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FOR THE GOLDEN STATE GUIDE: Oktoberfests: Your 2020 Guide To Oom-Pah 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