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Oktoberfest 2023: San Diego Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Dig out your Deutsche duds, and raise a stein. It's Oktoberfest time!
The German celebrations are held September and October throughout the San Diego region, with the popular, Munich-inspired festivities running the gamut from solo pub events to weekend extravaganzas.
Peruse our annual guide to find the best of Bavarian fests near you.
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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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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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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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ENCINITAS:
SEPT. 24: Oktoberfest, Carnival & Artisan Faire. Free & festive with carnival rides, beer garden, food court & more.
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FALLBROOK:
SEPT. 23-24: Oktoberfest: The Vineyard 1924. One day for ages 21 & up, and another date for all ages.
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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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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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OCEAN BEACH:
OCT. 6-7: OB Oktoberfest. "The WILDEST Oktoberfest in San Diego" is back!
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RANCHO BERNARDO:
OCT. 21: Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park. A fall tradition in its 12th year.
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SAN DIEGO:
AUG. 25-SEPT. 10: SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival. A festival of beer, food & culture.
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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UNIVERSITY CITY:
OCT. 7: Annual EdUCate! Oktoberfest: Standley Park. Includes kids' zone with jumpers, slides & carnival games.
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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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FOR FULL STATEWIDE LISTINGS: Oktoberfest 2023: Guide To The Best In California
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