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ANAHEIM:

SEPT.-OCT. Phoenix Club Oktoberfest. The club’s new facility is not ready yet to host, so no Oktoberfest planned for 2023.

SEPT. 15-17: Radiant Beer Co. Oktoberfest. Offering weekend of German music, food trucks, contests & bake sale.

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ARCADIA:

OCT. 14-15 & 21-22: Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest. Games include costume contest, stein-holding and cornhole competitions & musical chairs.

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AUBURN:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest: Gold Country Fairgrounds. “The ultimate celebration of beer, food & fun.”

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AVALON/CATALINA ISLAND:

OCT. 6: Oktoberfest & Hammerstein Band: Catalina Art & History Museum. With traditional singing of the schnitzelbank (both German & Catalina Island versions), brats, art project for kids & German beer for adults.

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BAKERSFIELD:

OCT. 21: Junior League’s Annual Oktoberfest. “Best dressed will be crowned Mister or Miss Oktoberfest.”

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BEAUMONT:

SEPT. 15-17: Annual King Ludwig’s Oktoberfest: Noble Creek Park. Weekend of German food, music, dancing, weiner races, plus log sawing & stein-holding contests.

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BENICIA:

SEPT. 16: Annual Oktoberfest & Marketplace. With games & activities for the kids, too.

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

SEPT. 9-NOV. 5: 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends to show off your chicken dance!

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BRENTWOOD:

OCT. 14: Oktoberfest – Music, Games & Kids’ FunZone. Held in downtown with biergarten, weingarten, weiner-dog costume contests, live music, stein-holding fun & more.

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CAMPBELL:

OCT. 21-22: ‘Oktoberfest’ Biersch Garten, Zicke-Zacke Band & KidsZone. In historic downtown & admission is free.

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CARLSBAD:

OCT. 7: Rotary Clubs’ Oktoberfest. German extravaganza held at Carlsbad Strawberry Company.

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CARMEL VALLEY:

OCT. 7: One Paseo Oktoberfest. Munich comes to San Diego! For 21+.

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CATHEDRAL CITY:

OCT. 14: OktoBEERfest: Agua Caliente Casino. With German food, beer, games & Die Sauerkrauts polka band.

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CHICO:

SEPT. 29-30 & OCT. 6-7: Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. Don’t miss the beer, food, live music, glass-blowing demos, chicken-dance contest & Flash Your ‘Stache competition!

OCT. 21: CHIC-O-BERFEST All-Ages Oktoberfest. Family-friendly with cornhole, bounce house & more.

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CLAYTON:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1: Oktoberfest & Carnival: Downtown. “The San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere Oktoberfest.”

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CONCORD:

SEPT. 16: Oktoberfest: Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden. “A festive & authentic Oktoberfest experience.”

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CORONA:

NOV. 4: Amber Waves Of Grain Craft Beer Festival For Veterans. Not Oktoberfest-related, but plenty of beer & for a worthy cause.

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CROCKETT:

OCT. 15: Bay Area’s Oktoberfest: Downtown. Free, family- & dog-friendly event with music, food, bounce house, ax throwing & more.

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DOWNEY:

SEPT. 16: Free, Family-Friendly Oktoberfest: Downtown. With vendors, food trucks, beer garden & more.

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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 & OCT. 6-8: Oktoberfest: German American Societies Of San Diego. An authentic Munich-style experience.

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EL SEGUNDO:

SEPT. 17: Upshift Brewing Co. Oktoberfest. Head over for German food, beer & live music.

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ENCINITAS:

SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest, Carnival & Artisan Faire. Free & festive with carnival rides, beer garden, food court & more.

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 14: ‘Biketoberfest Marin’ Music, Beer & Bike Expo. Annual fall event with family fun & beer tasting.

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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 22: Oktoberfest: Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co. Call for reservations.

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GARDEN GROVE:

OCT. 20-22: Oktoberfest: Elks Lodge. Two dates for 21+ only, plus one day for families & all ages.

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GRANADA HILLS:

OCT. 21: Rotary’s Annual Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting. Stein-holding contest (more challenging than it sounds), live music & more.

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HAWTHORNE:

SEPT. 9: ‘Vegtoberfest’ Plant-Based Oktoberfest: Common Space Brewery. “Delicious vegan food, craft beer, live music, chicken dance contests & so much more!”

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HEMET:

OCT. 7: Rotary Oktoberfest. “Mark your calendar. It’s gonna be awesome!” Featuring Carrera Oktoberfest band.

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HOLLISTER:

OCT. 6-7: Oktoberfest At Northern California Renaissance Faire. “Join the German Mercenaries & their camp followers as they ring in the harvest season.”

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

SEPT. 17-NOV. 5: Oktoberfest: Biergarten At Old World Huntington Beach. “No one does it like Old World … Orange County’s biggest party since 1978!”

SEPT. 21: Lions Club Oktoberfest: Biergarten At Old World. “This year’s Oktoberfest promises to be the best celebration yet.”

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JULIAN:

OCT. 7: St. Elizabeth Oktoberfest. A town tradition for 26 years.

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LA JOLLA:

SEPT. 16: Oktoberfest: Eppig Bierhaus. No advance tickets or reservations required & seating is first-come, first-served.

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LA MESA:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1: ‘Oktoberfest’ Biergartens, German Bands, Food & Kinder Karneval. Everything you want in a Bavarian-inspired celebration.

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LAFAYETTE:

SEPT. 29: The Springstone School Oktoberfest Fundraiser. Childcare option provided by senior class as part of their work skills.

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LAGUNA HILLS:

SEPT. 16-NOV. 5: Oktoberfest: GameCraft Brewing. “Wear your festive lederhosen or dirndl for a discount.”

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

SEPT. 16-OCT. 29: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Saturdays & Sundays with musik, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more.

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LAWNDALE:

SEPT. 9: Far Field Beer Co. Oktoberfest. With German food, music, games & a new festbier.

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 16: Annual Craft Beer LB Fest: Rancho Los Cerritos. No German influence … but fall meets beer for a good time & for a good cause.

SEPT. 29- OCT. 22: Annual Oktoberfest: Scottish Rite Event Center. Separate times set for families and those 21 & up.

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LOS ALAMITOS:

SEPT. 9: Sunset Saturdays ‘Oktoberfest’ – Head to Pine Street for the festivities.

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 16: Annual LA Fall Beer Festival: Center Studios. Fitting for fall with live music, food trucks & 80+ breweries.

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 7: Oktoberfest, Food, Music, Dance & Carnival Rides. Contests for stein-holding, costumes, dogs & mustaches, too.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

SEPT. 22-23 & 29-30: Ludwig’s Biergarten Oktoberfest. Full slate of traditional fun planned.

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NORTHRIDGE:

SEPT. 30: Oktober Festival & Pumpkin Patch. “The biggest, free community event in Northridge!”

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NOVATO:

OCT. 21: Sunrise Rotary’s Annual Oktoberfest: Greek Orthodox Church. Don’t miss out! Tickets on sale.

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OAKLAND:

SEPT. 16: Oktoberfest: Original Pattern Brewing Co. Have what it takes to win the Masskrugstemmen Competition?

SEPT. 30-OCT. 1: Dimond District ‘Oaktoberfest’– A two-day, family-friendly fest & admission is free.

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OCEAN BEACH:

OCT. 6-7: OB Oktoberfest. “The WILDEST Oktoberfest in San Diego” is back!

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OLYMPIC VALLEY:

SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest: The Village At Palisades Tahoe. “The largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe.”

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PALM DESERT:

SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest Carnival. At Spiritual Center of the Desert.

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PLEASANTON:

OCT. 7: Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser: Trinity Lutheran Church. With dinner, drinks, music, games & more.

OCT. 13-14: Outdoor, Biergarten-Style Oktoberfest: SideTrack Bar + Grill. Seating is limited, so don’t delay on tickets.

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POMONA:

OCT. 6-21: Oktoberfest: Fairplex. You’ll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more.

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT. 21: Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park. A fall tradition in its 12th year.

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REDLANDS:

OCT. 7-8: Optimist Club Annual Oktoberfest: Sylvan Park. Kids 20 & younger (yes, you read that right – age 20) are free!

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REDWOOD CITY:

SEPT. 20-24: Oktoberfest: Downtown. A five-day, Bavarian wonderland with food, beer, music, dancing & more! Tickets on sale.

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SACRAMENTO:

SEPT. 30: Der Biergarten Oktoberfest Street Party: Midtown. Featuring Gruber Family Band, German beer, entertainment, food & games.

SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest Bar Crawl. With German music, dance, ample beer, pretzels aplenty & more.

OCT. 13-14: Turn Verein Oktoberfest: Turner Hall. “Sacramento’s best & biggest annual Oktoberfest celebration.”

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SAN DIEGO:

SEPT. 16 & 23: AleSmith Brewing Oktoberfest Celebration. Featuring music from Bavarian Beer Garden Band & more.

SEPT. 22-24: Eppig Brewing Oktoberfest: Pt. Loma Waterfront Biergarten. Epic, three-day celebration.

SEPT. 30: East Village Oktoberfest: Quartyard. Traditional German-themed event with Mexican flair. For ages 21+.

OCT. 6-7: OB Oktoberfest. “The WILDEST Oktoberfest in San Diego” is back!

OCT. 7: One Paseo Oktoberfest. Munich comes to San Diego! For 21+.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 9: Woodsfest Island Oktoberfest: Treasure Island. Hosted by WOODS Beer & Wine Co.

SEPT. 15: Schroeder’s Oktoberfest Block Party. Ages 21 & up are invited to celebrate with the oldest Bavarian beer hall on the West Coast.

SEPT. 22: ‘Parktoberfest’ Oktoberfest: Park Chalet. German food, beer, music & stein-holding contests.

SEPT. 30: Annual Oktoberfest By The Beach: United Irish Cultural Center. For 21 & over with bier hall, outdoor beer garden, music & dancing.

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SAN GABRIEL:

OCT. 6: Dumpling & Beer Festival. The city’s local twist on Oktoberfest.

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT.: Ludwig’s German Table. After years as a popular Oktoberfest & German-dining destination, the San Jose restaurant closed in January. The Mountain View locale, however, will host two weekends of celebrations.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO:

SEPT. 30: SLO Oktoberfest: Alex Madonna Expo Center. “SLO County’s biggest and best Oktoberfest” for ages 21+.

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 7: Forest Home Farms Oktoberfest. With brass band, Bavarian dancers, German lunch & more.

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SANTA CRUZ:

SEPT. 23: Elks Lodge Oktoberfest. German food, beer, music, plus proceeds benefit free therapy for children with disabilities.

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 22: Oktoberfest BBQ: Cavallo Point Lodge. This one includes a vegan option!

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SIMI VALLEY:

OCT. 7: Rotary Club Oktoberfest: Lemon Park. Beer included with your ticket.

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SYLMAR:

OCT. 7: Culinary Arts ‘Oktoberfest’: Los Angeles Mission College. Culinary Arts Patio will transform into full-scale biergarten.

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TAHOE CITY:

SEPT. 23: Oktoberfest: Gatekeeper’s Museum. Array of activities planned for the little ones, along with traditional fun.

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TEMECULA:

SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest: Black Market Brewing Co. Starring German sausages, Bavarian pretzels, Oktoberfest beer, music & more.

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TUSTIN:

SEPT. 21: ‘Oktoberfest’ Weekend Night Market: The District. With beer garden, games, music, crafts & more.

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VACAVILLE:

SEPT. 23: Oktoberfest: Greater Town Square, Downtown. Beers, brats, pretzels (from Pure Grain Bakery) & German music galore.

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 29: Oktoberfest Food Festival: Six Flags Magic Mountain. “Enjoy craft & seasonal brews, complimented with menu of German-inspired cuisine, festive music & more.”

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VALLEJO:

SEPT. 9-OCT. 29: Oktoberfest Food Festival: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Featuring Bavarian delicacies & craft beers.

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VENICE:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 22: Oktoberfest: Wurstküche Restaurant. Four weekends of festivities!

OCT. 7: Outdoor, Comedy Club Oktoberfest. LOL at this one.

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VISALIA:

SEPT. 21: Chamber Of Commerce Oktoberfest: Vossler Farms. “The best of Central Valley’s food, beer, wine & entertainment.”

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VISTA:

SEPT. 16: Oktoberfest: Eppig Brewery & Bierhalle. No advance tickets or reservations required & seating is first-come, first-served.

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WALNUT CREEK:

SEPT. 30: Shadelands Ranch Oktoberfest. For those 21 & up.

OCT. 13-14: Oktoberfest, Music, Dance & Kinder Zone. “Join us in the biergarten or on the dance floor for another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek.”

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YORBA LINDA:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1: Oktoberfest & Carnival: St. Martin de Porres. With rides, games, bingo, music, food, beer garden … there’s something for everyone!

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YUCCA VALLEY:

OCT. 7: Oktoberfest: St. Joseph of Arimathea Episcopal Church. “You’re welcome (willkommen) to join!”

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