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
7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
September 18 – November 1, 2020
*Updates for 2020: Table reservations are required and the event has been modified.
- Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5PM – 10PM (No table fee)
- Friday & Saturday: 5PM – 11PM (Table fee $25-$100)
- Sunday: 12PM – 7PM (Table fee $25-$100)
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 Anaheim
1340 Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Every Weekend from October 1 – October 25, 2020
The Phoenix Club in Anaheim celebrates Oktoberfest every year. It is the longest running Oktoberfest in Southern California, now celebrating 60 years, and claims to be the most authentic. Come out and see for yourself. You must reserve your spot with a pre-purchased ticket. All tickets include a $15 food voucher. Tables seat up to six people.
- Thursday 6PM – 9PM $15 (All ages)
- Friday 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM $30 (21+ Only)
- Saturday 3 PM – 6PM $25 (All ages)
- Saturday 7:30PM – 10:30 PM $35 (21+ Only)
- Sunday 12PM – 4PM $25 (All ages)
Octoberfest OC
Newport Dunes 1131 Back Bay Drive Newport Beach
Cancelled for 2020
OCtoberfest Newport Beach is the newest Octoberfest event in the neighborhood. It is a 21 and over only event. The event will be held at Newport Dunes and includes two stages for non-stop entertainment, an activity zone, a Bavarian Village with vendors and food, a VIP Tent, Waterfront VIP area by Fashion Island Hotel, a Long Dog Beach Derby, traditional Biergarten, and more.
Activities & Entertainment
- Live bands and DJs
- Musical Chairs
- Yodeling lessons with Kathrin Jakob
- Stein Hoisting Contest
- Dance Party
- Greasy Sausage Toss Game
- Beer Tasting
- Alpenhorn Blowing
- Mr. and Miss OCtoberfest Costume Contest
- Log Sawing
- Keg Games
- Beer Chugging
Parking
- Onsite VIP at Newport Dunes $20
- Free offsite parking at Fashion Island Hotel and Corona Del Mar High School
- Use Lyft from offsite parking or from home
VIP Zone Benefits
- Reserved table seating
- Full Bar Access
- VIP restrooms
- Live music and stage show inside the Bavarian VIP Tent
- Waterfront VIP Tables at Fashion Island Hotel waterfront VIP Zone
- Bier and food concierge with no lines to wait in
- VIP restrooms
- Stunning village views
Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, an expert at exploring all that Orange County has to offer, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights.
