Whatever gets you excited about Oktoberfest, we compiled a list of the Los Angeles area’s best Oktoberfest events. On this list, you will find 21+ events, kid friendly events and events spanning from North LA and into Orange County.
If your going to any of these be sure to let us know in the comments and remember to be safe during your Oktoberfest celebrations by getting a Los Angeles taxi in the RideYellow app!
DTLA Oktoberfest
Downtown Los Angeles has never seen an Oktoberfest like the Downtown LA Oktoberfest! The festival began last year in 2016 and saw crowds of 10,000 attendees throughout the weekend.
This particular Oktoberfest isn’t exactly a traditional Oktoberfest as they like to feature local breweries from the area. However, for those of you who want a true Oktoberfest experience, they provide the traditional German Beer from Paulaner, which is the most used beer for Oktoberfest’s across the world.
The beer isn’t the only thing the event offers, you can get an array of food from traditional bratwursts and pretzels to a Thai-Mexican fusion, to cure your foodie cravings. The music is a showcase of local bands like The Tom Nolan Band, other groups and Hazelnuss closing both nights.
Since admission free and open to all ages, you don’t have to come ready to drink. You can simply show up and enjoy the music and atmosphere for free and hang out throughout the night.
RideYellow is the official ride sponsor of the event and they are offering a $15 discount off of your first ride in the app, so you have no excuses to risk driving drunk. You can download the RideYellow app here.
Buy Tasting Packages: Here
Event Dates: October 21 & 22, 2017
Event Location: Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles CA 90013
Event Times: 12pm-8pm both days
Alpine Village Oktoberfest
The Alpine Village in Torrance is already home to some of the best and most hard to find imported German delicacies, so it is only natural that they also host the oldest Oktoberfest in Los Angeles. Dating back to 1968, the Alpine Village has hosted the Oktoberfest celebration and rightfully earned the label as one of the top ten Oktoberfests in the U.S. by USA Today.
Just like any Oktoberfest, you can get your drink on with traditional German beer and also food pairing, but what makes this Oktoberfest special is that they fly in traditional Oom Pah Pah party bands in from Germany to supply the Bavarian fun.
Tickets for the event are $10 for general admission, $5 for designated drivers and $60 for VIP. Costumes are encouraged, so if you end up going be sure to dress in your best Bavarian attire. If tickets are sold out online, don’t worry, you can always buy tickets at the door for that day.
This Oktoberfest goes until Midnight and is hosted inside of a huge tent in the Alpine Village parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to get a ride to the event because parking is impacted. There is a taxi stand conveniently outside the event to take you wherever you need to go as well. If you want a discounted ride from the event simply download the RideYellow app and use the Street Hail feature with one of taxi’s to get $15 off your first ride with promo code “FREERIDE”.
Buy Tickets: Here
Event Dates: Sept 8th – Oct 28th
Event Location: 833 W Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA
Event Times: Fridays: 6pm – Midnight. Saturdays: 5pm – Midnight. Sundays: 1pm – 6pm.
Oktoberfest at the Fairplex
The Fairplex is another great Oktoberfest in the Los Angeles area. The Fairplex is located in Pomona and they have a great event that is fairly cheap.
Just like most Oktoberfests, you will get traditional Bavarian music, authentic German food, and beer. What is great about this Oktoberfest is its location. The Fairplex is huge and just so happens to be the location of the LA County fair, so you know it is going to be a big event.
The entertainment for the nights is an arrangement of tribute bands for Queen, Journey, and the Rolling Stones. At the peak of the night, the traditional German Oom Pag band will come on and transport you into a true Bavarian atmosphere.
Tickets for the event are only $10, but it is encouraged to get a ride to the event because parking is $15 per car.
Buy Tickets: Here
Event Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through October
Event Location: 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA
Event Times: 6pm – Midnight
Montrose Oktoberfest
The Montrose Oktoberfest has been known as one of the best Oktoberfests in the LA area by CBS for the past couple of years. This Oktoberfest is notably different from the rest of the events because it is kid friendly.
This event is an event for the whole family and features games, rides and a costume contest specifically keep the young ones entertained. However, there are also the traditional things that all Oktoberfests have to keep the adults entertained too, including beer, live music, and great German food.
The games start at noon and the drinking goes through the night until 11pm.
Event Dates: Oct 7th
Event Location: Throughout the blocks of 2300-2400 Honolulu Ave. Montrose Ca.
Event Times: Noon – 11pm
Los Angeles Beerfest
The Los Angeles Beerfest isn’t an Oktoberfest, but it starts the weekend before October. If you want to get a head start on your Oktoberfest celebrations then this event could be the one for you.
There will be over 80 breweries, 200 beers, and many food trucks at Los Angeles Center Studios.
The cool part about the LA Beerfest is that the proceeds will benefit Noah’s B-ark, Inc, whose aim is to rescue dogs from shelters and find homes for them. It will be a great time and for a great cause.
Event Dates: Sept 30th
Event Location: LA Center Studios, 450 South Bixel Street
Event Times: 2pm – 6pm
Old World Oktoberfest
Old World Oktoberfest is in Huntington Beach area so if you are a little too far away from Los Angeles, Old World Oktoberfest is the perfect option for you.
The festival here lasts for just about two months on Wednesday – Sunday. Each day has its own special agenda of events and pricing.
There will be traditional beer, authentic German food, German bands, a parade, wiener dog races and even a kids festival on every Sunday. To see more of what they have to offer on each day and price of admission please check out their website here.
Everyone with a current Military ID gets in for free!
Tickets: here
Event Dates: Sept 10th – Oct 29th
Event Location: 7561 Center Ave. #49 Huntington Beach, CA
Event Times: 11am-9pm
Oktoberfest Events that are not happening this year.
- Los Angeles Oktoberfest
- Vegan Oktoberfest