Oktoberfest 2019: Guide To The Best In California

CALIFORNIA — Ready to chicken-dance?

The Oktoberfest season kicks off this month 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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ALAMEDA:

SEPT. 22, 29 & OCT. 6: Oktoberfest - German Food & Musik 2019: Speisekammer. With jumpy house for the kids!

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Speisekammer Restaurant, 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, CA

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ANAHEIM:

Fridays-Sundays, SEPT. 20- Oct. 27: Oktoberfest at Phoenix Club. A multi-weekend fest of German food, beer, polka & bands.

• The Phoenix Club in Anaheim, 1340 S Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, California 92806

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ARCADIA:

SEPT. 28 & OCT. 5: Oktoberfest 2019: Santa Anita Park. "Traditional Oktoberfest lawn games, music from the Bavarian Wunderband and competitions aplenty including stein holding, horn blowing and more."

• 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007

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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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BURLINGAME:

OCT. 19: 'Hawktoberfest' Hoover Elementary Oktoberfest. "Bier Garten, live musical guest, an amazing spread of Oktoberfest food and bottomless beer and wine!"

• 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Masonic Lodge, 145 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

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CAMPBELL:

SEPT. 14: Valley Medical Center Foundation Oktoberfest Gala. Hike up your lederhosen and dance the night away!

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Villa Ragusa, 35 S 2nd St., Campbell, California 95008

OCT. 19-20: 2-Day Oktoberfest. With arts & craft booths, live music and entertainment, stein-holding and costume contests, KidsZone, and great food and beer! Admission free.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• East Campbell Avenue and North 1st Street, Campbell, CA 95008

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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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CARMEL:

SEPT. 14: Annual Oktoberfest Monterey Bay. "Put on your lederhosen and drindl, bring your friends and enjoy the beer, food, dancing and fun."

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• The Barnyard Shopping Village, The Barnyard Event Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

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CHATSWORTH:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest- Band, Beer Garden & Kids' Zone. German band, beer, brats & huge children's zone.

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• CJBL - Chatsworth Junior Baseball League, 21350 Mayall St., Chatsworth, California 91311

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CHICO:

SEPT. 27-28 & OCT. 4-5: Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. "Craft beer, bountiful food, costumes, dancing, raucous music and more. Dress your best and brush up on your Chicken Dance skills."

• 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 East 20th St., Chico, CA 95928

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CLAYTON:

OCT. 4-6: Oktoberfest & Carnival. You'll feel like you're in Bavaria!

• Festival: Oct. 5-6
• Carnival: Oct. 4-6
• Main Street, Clayton, CA 94517

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CLOVERDALE:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest & Courtney's Pumpkin Patch. Bavaria meets Halloween meets fall in this town tradition!

• 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Downtown Plaza, Cloverdale, CA

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CONCORD:

OCT. 11-12: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest. Todos Santos Plaza turns into mini-Munich with authentic German Oktoberfest, beer tent, live music, singing and dancing,

• Todos Santos Plaza, 2151 Salvio St, Concord, California 94520

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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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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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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 12: 26th Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Menke Park. "A community tradition for the whole family."

• 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Menke Park, Tamalpais Ave & Redwood Ave, Corte Madera, California 94925

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COTATI:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Beer Fest & Live Music 2019: Flagship Taproom. German food, live music and a mug-holding competition.

• 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Flagship Taproom, 8099 La Plaza Suite B, Cotati, California 94931

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest. With weiner-dog races, costume contests & more!

• 12 p.m. -6 p.m.
• La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA

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CYPRESS:

OCT. 5: St. Irenaeus Oktoberfest -German Food & Music. Great evening planned - for grown-ups only!

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church, 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress, CA 90630

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DUBLIN:

SEPT. 21: WOBtoberfest - Oktoberfest 2019: World of Beer. With games, a DJ and lots of great German beer!

• 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• World of Beer, 4920 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568

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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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ELK GROVE:

OCT. 4: Uplift People's Oktoberfest 2019: Tilted Mash Brewing. "Evening of great beer, delicious Oktoberfest food, fun company and live music."

• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Tilted Mash Brewing, 9175 Union Park Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624

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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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ENCINO:

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest 2019: 'Focus On Children Now' Benefit. "A night of good food, drinks and music!"

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Focus on Children Now, 17412 Ventura Blvd. #689, Encino, California 91316

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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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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 12: Biketoberbest Marin. "Fall celebration of bikes, music, food and family fun – plus a stellar brewfest!"

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fairfax Plaza, Downtown Fairfax, CA

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FRESNO:

SEPT. 28: Full Circle Brewing's Oktoberfest. "A day full of beer, music and contests."

• 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Full Circle Brewing Co., 620 F St., Fresno, CA 93706

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GILROY:

SEPT. 7: Bavarian-Style 'Harvest Dinner' 2019: Fernwood Cellars. Elegant menu with Oktoberfest theme. Advance tickets required.

• 5:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.
• Fernwood Cellars Winery, 7137 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy, California 95020

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GRANADA HILLS:

OCT. 5: Rotary's Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting. Fun annual event at Granada Hills Street Faire.

• 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• 17603 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, CA 91344

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HAWTHORNE:

SEPT. 21 & 22: Oktoberfest & Barktoberfest 2019: Common Space Brewery. Events free and family-friendly.

• Oktoberfest: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Barktoberfest: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 - 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
• Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, California 90250

SEPT. 29: Dodgers 'Bluetoberfest' Oktoberfest 2019: Common Space. With pitching cages, helmet hidden ball games, wiffle ball, kids games, nachos, hot dogs and more.

• 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, California 90250

OCT. 5: 'Vegtoberfest' Oktoberfest 2019: Common Space Brewery. "Delicious vegan food, beer, live music & free giveways."

• 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, California 90250

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HERMOSA BEACH:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Festival 2019: Abigaile Restaurant. "German buffet and German-style beers, along with face painting, games, raffles and more!"

• 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Abigaile Restaurant and Brewery, 1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

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HOLLISTER:

OCT. 5-6: Oktoberfest At Renaissance Fair. Prizes for best German costume.

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Casa De Fruta, Pacheco Pass HWY 152, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

Wednesdays to Sundays, SEPT. 8- OCT. 27: Oktoberfest, Bands & Dog Races 2019: Old World Huntington Beach. On Sundays, kids enjoy dachshund races, carnival games, face painting, bouncy house, DoDo the chicken and the Chicken Dance.

• Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Fridays & Saturdays: 6:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
• Sundays - Kinderfest: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Parade: Sunday Sept. 29, 2019 - 2 p.m.
• Old World Huntington Beach, 7561 Center Ave., # 49, Huntington Beach, California 92647

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IRVINE:

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest with Pacific Symphony. "Hotel Irvine will be transformed into a lush Biergarten for the tasting portion of the event before guests are ushered into the beautifully decorated Pavilion for dinner."

• 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Hotel Irvine, Irvine, California

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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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LAFAYETTE:

OCT. 6: First Annual Oktoberfest. Hosted by Lafayette Community Foundation. "Wear your lederhosen or dirndl for the chance to win prizes. The first 300 through the door will receive a commemorative beer stein."

• 3 p.m.
• The Cooperage American Grille, 32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA, 94549

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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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LIVERMORE:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest. Admission is free!

• 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore, CA

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest - Food & Bands 2019: Shadow Puppet Brewing. With costume contest and new FESTBIER on tap!

• 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Shadow Puppet Brewing Company, 4771 Arroyo Vis, Ste B, Livermore, California 94551

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Kick-Off Party 2019: Rasselbock. "German live music, Oktoberfest decoration, staff dressed in lederhosen & dirndl, give-aways and much more...Traditional stein holding contest at 9 p.m."

• 3 p.m. - 12 a.m.
• Rasselbock - Kitchen & Beer Garden, 4020 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, California 90807

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LOS ALTOS:

SEPT. 21: Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Esther's German Bakery. Bigger and better than ever with live music, German food & beer games.

• 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Live music & festivities - 7 p.m.
• Esther's German Bakery, 987 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, California 94022

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Kick-Off 2019: Wirtshaus Beer Garden. Friday and Saturday nights include festivities with music, dirndl and lederhosen, stein-holding contests and free giveaways.

• Kick Off Event: at 3 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday celebrations continue through October.
• Wirtshaus, 345 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, California 90036

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Kick-Off Party 2019: Rasselbock. "A surprise guest taps the ceremonial Oktoberfest keg (which will be on the house)!"

• Kick-Off Party: 3 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
• Celebration runs through Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
• Rasselbock L.A. Kitchen & Beer Garden, 3817 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90066

SEPT. 29: Oktoberfest Patio Preview 2019: Tam O'Shanter. "Bottomless beers from local breweries and German buffet!"

• 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

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MAR VISTA:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest Kick-Off Party 2019: Rasselbock. "A surprise guest taps the ceremonial Oktoberfest keg (which will be on the house)!"

• Kick-Off Party: 3 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
• Celebration runs through Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
• Rasselbock L.A. Kitchen & Beer Garden, 3817 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90066

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MILL VALLEY:

SEPT. 21: Tam Valley Oktoberfest. "As in past years, there will be bratwurst, beer straight from Germany, family-style games and a kids' jumpee area with five awesome jumpee houses…… all FREE FREE FREE."

• 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941

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MILPITAS:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest - Contests, Beer, Food & Music. Contests, beer, wine German food & music!

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Milpitas Civic Center, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas CA

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MISSION VIEJO:

SEPT. 28: DAR Oktoberfest Celebration. With dinner, raffle, silent auction and live German entertainment.

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Mission Viejo Elks Lodge, 25092 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest - Food, Carnival & Contests. Fun-filled day with best-dressed Bavarian dogs competition, Mr., Ms. and kids' costume contests, children's rides and more!

• 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• 2200-2400 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

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MOORPARK:

OCT. 5: Family-Friendly Oktoberfest 2019: Enegren Brewing. With barrel-tapping & Ferris wheel.

• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Enegren Brewing Company, 444 Zachary St Unit 120, Moorpark, California 93021

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

OCT. 5-6: Annual Oktoberfest 2019: Steins Beer Garden. A fun-filled two days with kid-friendly activities!

• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Bryant at Dana streets, Mountain View, CA 94041

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MT. BALDY:

OCT. 6: Mt Baldy Lodge Annual 'Lodgetoberfest' Oktoberfest. Family-friendly with beer garden & German buffet.

• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Mt Baldy Lodge, 6777 Mount Baldy Road, Mount Baldy, CA 91759

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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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NOVATO:

OCT. 2: Oktoberfest Dinner & Music. Sign-up by Sept. 26.

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA 94947

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OAKLAND:

SEPT. 22: 'Puptoberfest' Oktoberfest 2019: Bierhaus. Portion of day's proceeds go to an animal rescue. Oom-pah-pah!

• 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Bierhaus, 360 40th St., Oakland, CA, 94609

SEPT. 27-29: Oktoberfest: Original Pattern Brewing Co. "Pretzels from Oak n' Fig baking all weekend!"

• 12 p.m. -8 p.m.
• Original Pattern Brewing, 292 4th St., Oakland, CA 94607

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest On The Lake 2019: Lake Chalet Restaurant. "Great food, signature handcrafted brews, and amazing views of Lake Merritt!"

• 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612

OCT. 5-6: 'Oaktoberfest In The Dimond' - With Biergarten, Eco Fair, kids’ area with Root Biergarten, German-style homebrew competition & more.

• Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest 2019 With Nature Friends Tourist Club. Amazing food, beer & dance.

• 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Oakland Nature Friends Tourist Club, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland, CA 94602

OCT. 19: Jack London Oktoberfest Brewery Crawl. Free velocipede shuttles between the bars all day long!

• 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Jack London Square, 472 Water Street, Oakland, California 94607

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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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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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PETALUMA:

SEPT. 28-29: Oktoberfest 2019: Brewsters Beer Garden. Kid- and pet-friendly event!

• 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Brewsters Beer Garden, 229 Water St. North, Petaluma, California 94952

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POMONA:

OCT. 4-5, 11-12, & 18-19: Oktoberfest 2019: Fairplex. "With Bavarian music, authentic German food, chicken dances, games, prizes, bands and, oh yea, beer!"

• 6 p.m. to midnight
• Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768-1639

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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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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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REDWOOD CITY:

SEPT. 7: Gourmet Haus Staudt Oktoberfest. Music at 2 p.m. with The Internationals. Tickets $10.

• 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Gourmet Haus Staudt & Beer Garden Staudt, 2615 Broadway St., Redwood City, California 94063

SEPT. 25-29: 5-Day Oktoberfest. "With a huge decked-out Oktoberfest tent on Courthouse Square - complete with over 1,100 feet of 'family style' bench seating, lots of fun and merriment, music, dancing, contests, cold beer and other beverages, food, and more!"

• Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City, California 94063

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 12: The Freshtival: A Beer Festival 2019: SOMO Village. No Bavarian theme, but great brews galore!

• 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• SOMO Village, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

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SACRAMENTO:

SEPT. 28: Der Biergarten's Oktoberfest. Free event for 21+.

• 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Der Biergarten, Street Corner 24th & K Street, 2332 K St., Sacramento, CA 95816

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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 12: Peninsula Oktoberfest 2019: Hiller Aviation Museum. Beer, bands and brats. Tickets on sale.

• 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070

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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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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 20: Schroeder SF's Oktoberfest Block Party. "Dress up and the first beer is on us. We will also be holding a costume contest for the Grand Prize!"

• 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Schroeders SF, 240 Front St., San Francisco, California 94111

SEPT. 20-22: Oktoberfest By The Bay. Three-day event dubs itself "Best Oktoberfest in the West!" Tickets on sale.

• Pier 35, San Francisco, CA 94158

SEPT. 20-22: Oktoberfest Celebration 2019: Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen. With De Wurst Platter of sausages, pretzel, pickled vegetables, potato pancake and mustards. Yum!

• 3 p.m. to close
• Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen, 401 Taylor St., San Francisco, California 94102

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest At The Park 2019: Park Chalet. "Great food, signature handcrafted brews, and amazing coastal views!"

• 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Park Chalet, 1000 Great Hwy., San Francisco, CA 94121

SEPT. 28: Bottomless Oktoberfest: SPARK Social SF. Several food trucks serving German classics, and lots of beer, music & games.

• 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Blvd. N., San Francisco, California 94158

OCT. 2: Oktoberfest 2019: Cheese + Beer: SF Cheese School. "Don your dirndl and lederhosen!"

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• The Cheese School of San Francisco, 900 North Point St. at Ghirardelli SquareSan Francisco, CA 94109

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SAN GABRIEL:

OCT. 4: Dumpling & Beer Fest. "A local twist on Oktoberfest."

• 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• San Gabriel Mission District, 320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 21 & 28: Ludwig's German Table Oktoberfest. Always a sell-out, so don't delay on tickets.

• 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Ludwig's German Table, 261 North 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112

SEPT. 26: Unruly Oktoberfest: Hotel Valencia Santana Row. "Unlimited bites and beer tasting while supplies last."

• 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Hotel Valencia Santana Row, 355 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 4-6: Oktoberfest Weekend 2019: Clandestine Brewing. Discounts on beer for those wearing lederhosen or dirndl.

• Friday: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Saturday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Clandestine Brewing, 980 S. 1st St., Ste. B, San Jose, California 95110

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest 2019: Forest Home Farms Historic Park. With Dachshund races, four breweries & brass band!

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Forest Home Farms Historic Park, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon CA 94583

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SANTA CLARA:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest 2019: Triton Museum Of Art. With food, beer, live music and games! Proceeds benefit museum.

• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050

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SANTA CLARITA:

OCT. 18 & 19: 2-Day Oktoberfest. You'll think you're in Munich!

• 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Mann Biomedical Park, 25104 Rye Canyon Road, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California 91355

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SANTA CRUZ:

SEPT. 22: Oktoberfest & Polka Band 2019: Messiah Lutheran Church. Great community event!

• 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Messiah Lutheran Church and PreSchool, 801 High St., Santa Cruz, California 95060

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest. All profits from the evening go to the Elks non-profit charity for unmet needs of children with disabilities.

• 6 p.m.
• Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., Santa Cruz, CA

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SANTA ROSA:

SEPT. 21: Oktoberfest 2019: 3 Disciples Brewing. Chicken dance-off, costume contest, games & more. Space is limited.

• 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• 3 Disciples Brewing, 501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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SARATOGA:

OCT. 5: Rotary Club of San Jose Silicon Valley Octoberfest & Auction. Authentic German Band and German Food.

• St. Andrew's Church, 13601 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, California

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest 2019: Cooking School at Cavallo Point. "Ccelebrate with beer, sausage, pretzels and more!"

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965

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SONOMA:

OCT. 6: Family-Friendly & Fun Oktoberfest 2019: Cornerstone Sonoma. Live polka music, hay bales, pumplin patch and don't skip this good time!

• 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
• Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476

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SUISUN CITY:

SEPT. 28: Oktoberfest Party 2019: True Symmetry Brewing. "Beer, music and food by Hank and Hazel’s."

• 12 p.m.
• True Symmetry Brewing Company, 315 Marina Center, Suisun City, California 94585

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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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TORRANCE:

Fridays- Sundays, OCT. 4-27: Oktoberfest 2019: Alpine Village. German Bier Hall-style with music, bands, beer & bands!

• Friday & Saturday: 21+
• Sunday: All Ages
• Alpine Village, 833 W Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90502

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VACAVILLE:

SEPT. 21: Annual Oktoberfest - Food, Music & Dance. Annual lively event hosted by Pure Grain Bakery & Cafe.

• 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Pure Grain Bakery & Cafe, 11 Town Square, Vacaville, California 95688

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VALENCIA:

OCT. 18 & 19: 2-Day Oktoberfest. You'll think you're in Munich!

• 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Mann Biomedical Park, 25104 Rye Canyon Road, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California 91355

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VAN NUYS:

OCT. 12: Oktoberfest LA 2019: The Lake House. With the Al Malaikah Shrine Band!

• 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• The Lake House - LA, 6331 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, California 91406

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VENICE:

OCT. 5, 12, 19 & 26: Wurstküche Restaurant Oktoberfest. One month of Saturdays to partake in this Bavarian feast!

• 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Wurstküche Restaurant, 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

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VISALIA:

SEPT. 27: Oktoberfest 2019: Vossler Farms. Last year was a sell-out!

• 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Vossler Farms, 26773 South Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 19: Annual Oktoberfest with Kids' Zone. Admission is free!

• 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, California 94596

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YORBA LINDA:

SEPT. 27-29: Oktoberfest 2019: St. Martin de Porres. With foods, game and activity booths, carnival rides, silent auction, beer garden, bingo, live music and dancing!

• Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Saturday: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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