Here’s Where to Steer your Stein for Oktoberfest in Los Angeles

Oktoberfest in Munich kicked off September 21st and runs until October 6th! Why is Oktoberfest held in September, you might ask? It was moved in 1872 to avoid the “long and cold days of October.” What does that mean for Oktoberfest in Los Angeles? A month of drinking beer with oversized pretzels in October because the weather is always awesome here.

Let me help steer that stein to some of the best Oktoberfest Celebrations in the City!

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Topanga Social (Topanga Westfield)

Saturday, September 28th, is Oktoberfest at Topanga Social at Westfield Topanga from 4 to 9 p.m. Expect live music, yard games, a beer garden, and gift card giveaways.

Dog Haus (Various)

Wurstküche (Venice)

Grab your lederhosen and head to Wurstküche‘s Venice location beginning September 28th for five consecutive weekends of Oktoberfest! Expect live music and free-flowing taps – your ticket includes a 1L Stein filled with Oktoberfest brew. Tickets are $65.38 after fees, and you can take your Stein home with you when you go. Event times are either Noon or 4 p.m.

Oktoberfest at the Pomona Fairgrounds (Pomona)

Friday, October 4th, is the start of Oktoberfest at the Pomona Fairgrounds, taking place the first three weekends in October. It’s a combination brewfest and boofest for the 21 and older audience, but you can also stick to German beers and sausages if that’s your preference. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m., and tickets begin at $14 on their website.

Wirtshaus (Mid-City)

Oktoberfest is on at Wirtshaus each Saturday and Sunday evening from now through October. Expect traditional music, a Stein holding contest, food and drink specials, and staff in their dirndl. Reserve here.

Montrose Oktoberfest (Montrose)

One of the longest Oktoberfest celebrations happening in Los Angeles also happens to be the most kid-friendly. Montrose Oktoberfest takes place on the 2200-2400 block of Honolulu Avenue in California where it basically feels like Pleasantville.

Admission is FREE, but you have to pay for the Food, Rides, Games, and Pours you’ll be enjoying throughout the day. Pre-purchase a pack here for $25 to save 16% on 10 tickets to avoid the lines. Each ticket has a value of $2.50, and nothing is over $7.

The event occurs on Saturday, October 5th, from Noon to 10 p.m.

Toddler Tip: Bring them! It’s awesome.

Craftoberfest LA at the Rose Bowl (Pasadena)

Enjoy 50 Craft Beer Pours, Pretzels, and Bratwurst for purchase, and the Music of Festmeister Hanz and Die Sauerkrauts when you visit Craftoberfest LA on Saturday, October 5th, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $54. This is an all-ages event, but only adults 21 and older may imbibe. Pours are unlimited!

Toddler Tip: Kids under 12 are free!

Yard House (Various Locations)

A five-week Oktoberfest in Los Angeles celebration is going on through October 27th at Yard House. Menu highlights include a Biergarten Brat Pizza, Bavarian Pork Chops, and a Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel.

Four Oktoberfest beers, including Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest (one of only 6 beers allowed in Munich), will be available in a Specialty Flight or go large with a One-Liter Yard Haus Stein for $15 on top of the price of the brew.

Get more details here.

Santa Anita Park (Arcadia)

Get out to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia for a German-themed party that includes a costume contest, a stein-holding competition, and music from a Bavarian Wunderband. Did you know the original Oktoberfest in Munich ended in a horserace?

The General Admission Pass for one day includes admission, a racing program and tip sheet, eight 3-oz beer or cider tastings, a $5 wagering voucher, access to special Trackside and Grandstand seating areas, and a mini souvenir Oktoberfest tasting stein (3 oz size) is $38 or upgrade to the VIP Package to get double the tastings and a $20 food voucher as well as reserved picnic table seating for $75.

Featured food includes a Large Bavarian Pretzel with paprika cream cheese or mustard, as well as a Grilled Bratwurst Hot Dog.

Dates are October 12th and 13th and October 19th and 20th. More information can be found on their website.

Get $10 Off when you sign up with them here. 

Toddler Tip: Kids under 17 are free!

Zum Wohl, everyone!