Oktoberfests: Your 2020 Guide To Oom-Pah In O.C. & Southland

Susan C. Schena
·4 min read

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Just because the coronavirus pandemic fueled cancellations of many Oktoberfests throughout Orange County and California this year, dirndls and lederhosen need not languish in the back of closets.

Statewide, scads of organizers scrambled in recent months to revamp and present Bavarian-inspired events and smaller-scale German feasts to replace those scrapped in 2020 due to COVID-19 mandates.

Peruse Patch's annual Oktoberfest guide, which looks very different this year, to be sure, and see what's going on near you.

And Prost, from Patch!

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NOTE: Double-check that listed activities are still proceeding as previously posted and planned. And if we missed your organization's Oktoberfest event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com.

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ANAHEIM:

OCT. 1-25: Oktoberfest in Biergarten 2020: Phoenix Club. German cuisine, beer & music in outdoor setting.

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

SEPT. 26: Droptoberfest: Oktoberfest Event Live & Online. With tours, tastings, music, magic & to-go kits.

  • First Class Pizza - Woodbury, 6420 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA & Windsor Homebrew Supply, 1045 N. Armando St., Anaheim CA

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

Through NOV. 7: 50th Annual Oktoberfest. "We are continuing to plan for the 50th Anniversary, with possibly adjustments to schedules and activities as needed."

  • Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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CYPRESS:

OCT.: St. Irenaeus Oktoberfest. No info publicized or posted for 2020.

  • Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church, 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress, CA

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HAWTHORNE:

SEPT. 26: Oktoberfest Virtual Bash: Common Space Brewery. With contests for costumes, yodeling & more!

  • Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA

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HERMOSA BEACH:

OCT: Oktoberfest: Abigaile's. No 2020 event: Restaurant permanently closed.

  • Abigaile Restaurant & Brewery, 1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

SEPT. 18- OCT. 31: Oktoberfest: Old World Huntington Beach. Beloved German menu served at spacious and doggy-friendly, outdoor Biergarten or to-go.

  • Old World Huntington Beach, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA

SEPT. 23: Oktoberfest 'Alpine View' Paint-n-Sip. A socially distanced good time with mini art lesson, beer, wine and charcuterie tray.

  • Old World Huntington Beach, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA

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IRVINE:

SEPT. 26: Droptoberfest: Oktoberfest Event Live & Online. With tours, tastings, music, magic & to-go kits.

  • First Class Pizza - Woodbury, 6420 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA & Windsor Homebrew Supply, 1045 N. Armando St., Anaheim CA

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

OCT. 3-25: Oktoberfest 2020: Lake Arrowhead Village. Canceled.

  • Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 State Hwy. 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 19 - OCT. 30: Oktoberfest Dining: Rasselbock. Enjoy food & drink specials on the patio, or Oktoberfest Bundles to-go.

  • Rasselbock - Kitchen & Beer Garden, 4020 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA

OCT.: Taste of Brews Oktoberfest: Canceled.

  • Lighthouse Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT.-OCT.: Wurstküche Restaurant. The outdoor Beer Garden is open with Bavarian dishes.

  • DTLA, 800 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA

SEPT. 19-OCT.: Oktoberfest: Wirtshaus Beer Garden. "Join us for a fun (socially distanced) time in the Biergarten!"

  • Wirtshaus, 345 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA

SEPT.- OCT: Oktoberfest at Rasselbock. Biergarten and sidewalk dining open with acclaimed German cuisine and wide selection of beers.

  • Rasselbock L.A. Kitchen & Beer Garden, 3817 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

OCT. 3: Vegan Oktoberfest 2020. Canceled.

  • Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA

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MAMMOTH LAKES:

SEPT. 17-19: Oktoberfest 2020. Canceled.

  • Village At Mammoth, 1 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

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MAR VISTA:

SEPT.- OCT: Oktoberfest at Rasselbock. Biergarten and sidewalk dining open with acclaimed German cuisine and wide selection of beers.

  • Rasselbock L.A. Kitchen & Beer Garden, 3817 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 3: Oktoberfest & Carnival & Contests. Canceled.

  • 2200-2400 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA

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POMONA:

OCT. 9-10, 16-17 & 23-24: Oktoberfest 2020: Fairplex. Canceled.

  • Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA

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SANTA MONICA:

OCT. 4: Oktoberfest 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon. Socially distanced with staggered start times. You can run in lederhosen, right?

  • Beach path near Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica, CA

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TORRANCE:

SEPT.-OCT.: Oktoberfest 2020. The Alpine Village restaurant is closed, but market is open with German foods & baked goods! "Pflaumenkuchen" available through September.

  • The Alpine Village, 833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA

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VENICE:

SEPT.-OCT.: Wurstküche Restaurant. The outdoor Beer Garden is open & Bavarian dishes are available.

  • Wurstküche Restaurant, 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

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YORBA LINDA:

SEPT.: Oktoberfest: St. Martin de Porres. No event posted for 2020.

  • St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA

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FOR THE GOLDEN STATE GUIDE: Oktoberfests: Your 2020 Guide To Oom-Pah In California

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

This article originally appeared on the Orange County Patch