Oktoberfest originated in 1810 and started as a festival celebrating a wedding, Bavarian traditions, and beer brewed within Munich’s city limits. Today’s celebrations generally begin in September and run through October. Find all the Oktoberfest details here on our guide to Oktoberfests in Orange County. O’ zapft is!
Old World Village
September 8 – November 3, 2024
7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA
- Wednesdays & Thursdays – Free, Family Friendly: 6PM – 10PM
- Fridays – 21+ $10-$40: 6PM – 1AM
- Saturdays – 11AM – 4PM (all ages) and 6PM – 1AM (21+) prices vary
- Sundays – Family Friendly – $10 – $15: 12PM – 7PM
It doesn’t get much more authentic than Oktoberfest at the German-themed Old World Village in Huntington Beach. The most popular and longest running Oktoberfest in Orange County is open five days a week and has live music every night.
More at Old World
Old World Village is a German Village with a variety of shops. At Old World Village you will find:
Old World German Restaurant
Old World German Bakery
Award-Winning Sausages (Voted Best Sausage in California)
German Deli
Imported Beers & Spirits and the German Pub
European Market
The Phoenix Club of Brea (formerly Anaheim)
Saturday, October 5, 12 & 19, 2024 | 3:00pm to 10:30pm *21 + only
Sunday, October 6, 13 & 20, 2024 | Noon to 5:00pm *All ages
375 West Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821
Oktoberfest at the Phoenix club is back at their new location! Celebrate at indoor Beer Hall, Bierstube, and outside in the new patio Biergarten with German music, dancing, food, drinks, contests and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
GameCraft Brewing Oktoberfest
GameCraft Brewing
23301 Avenida De La Carlotta C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
September 21-November 3, 2024
Fridays-Sundays
Oktoberfest celebrations include German-style beers, Oktoberfest dishes like wurst, pretzels, and schnitzel, plus tons of fun games!
SteelCraft Oktoberfest
SteelCraft Garden Grove
12900 S Euclid St, Garden Grove
Saturday, September 14 · 12 – 9pm
Join in the Oktoberfest fun with craft beer, food specials, themed menu items, live music and more.
St. Irenaeus Annual Oktoberfest
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress, CA
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Enjoy live music, pretzels, German style dinner and dessert, games, dancing, and a selection of beer and wine. Presale tickets can be purchased online.
St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest
19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda
October 4-6, 2024 | Friday: 5-11PM | Saturday: 2-11PM | Sunday: 1-8PM
This Oktoberfest carnival includes rides, games, entertainment, bingo, food and drinks, and much more. Come out for a weekend of fun and celebrate this fall tradition.
Boo Ha Ha – A Haunted Oktoberfest
OC Fair & Center
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 6 p.m. – midnight
Boo Ha Ha will feature 3 hours of unlimited tastings from some of the nation’s top breweries. Plus, enjoy samples of Oktoberfest, German-style lagers, seasonal and special releases, IPAs, seltzer, cider and more.
More Oktoberfests
- Radiant Beer Co.: 1566 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim | Sept. 20-22, 2024
- Oktoberfest – Saturday Night Market Mission Viejo: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Oktoberst at Ten Mile Brewing: 25662 Crown Valley Pkwy # H4, Ladera Ranch | Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Night Market Oktoberfest Theme Mission Viejo | Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Brewery X: 3191 East La Palma Ave. Anaheim | Sept. 27-29, 2024
- Newport Beach Oktoberfest Bar Crawl: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Pumpkin City: 24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Laguna Hills Mall) | October 1-31, 2024
- Glasspar Oktoberfest Beer Dinner: 24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr. | Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Puptoberfest: Hunt Branch Library, 201 S. Basque Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833 | Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Heroes Fullerton: 125 W Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 | Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Projektober Fest: 24040 Camino del Avion, Ste. J | Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Oktoboofest: Downtown Fullerton Plaza | Thursday, October 24, 2024
- OKTOBERFEST by Huntington Beach Host Lions | Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Orange County Elks Lodges
Most of the Orange County Elks Lodges hold Oktoberfest events, also known as Elktoberfest. Usually you have to be a member or a guest of a member but some are open to the public.
Orange County American Legions
Many of the American Legion Chapters host Oktoberfest events as well with proceeds benefitting Veterans organizations. You may need to be a member to attend some events, but several are open to the public, or you can attend as a guest of a member. One such Oktoberfest event is Midway City American Legion Chapter 555.
California Oktoberfests
If you’re feeling adventurous try trekking to these these Oktoberfest in California and make a weekend out of it.
- Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
- Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest
- Catalina Island Oktoberfest
- Fairplex Oktoberfest
- Hermosa Beach Oktoberfest
- Julian Oktoberfest
- Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest
- La Mesa Oktoberfest
- Mammoth Oktoberfest
- Ocean Beach Oktoberfest (San Diego)
- Oktoberfest in Downtown Downey
- Santa Anita Oktoberfest
When does Oktoberfest start and end?
Oktoberfest traditionally run 16 to 18 days and starts mid- or late-September and ends the first Sunday in October.
Why Does Oktoberfest Start in September?
When Oktoberfest began in 1810, it did take place entirely in October. Over time the starting dates were moved because the days were longer the weather was warmer. To keep with tradition the last weekend of modern Oktoberfests almost always takes place in October.
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