Oktoberfest 2012 in the Inland Empire presents no shortage of opportunities to wash down your pretzels with beer, brats and dancing throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties!
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Big Bear is hands down the most talked about Oktobfest in the I.E. As I.E. Weekly reports, you might as well be in Germany, as this festival will include the chicken dance, lederhosen, polka, more polka, sauerkraut, bratwurst, cleavage, bouncers and a petting zoo. Heck, even the L.A. Times reports on this event. Find more information on Facebook and on the web.
Killarney’s Oktoberfest – Riverside
More information coming soon! Check out our full preview of Killarney’s Oktoberfest in Riverside from 2011!
Fairplex Oktoberfest – Pomona (closed)
Hangar 24 Oktoberfest in Redlands
The Optimist Club of Redlands presents the Hangar 24 Oktoberfest. True to traditional German style, the family-friendly Oktoberfest will include customary food, music, games and of course, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery’s 2012 Oktoberfest beer.
Last year’s food vendors included The Stockyard, Mill Creek, Johnny’s Tacos, and Kiddoughs Bakery. Music will be provided by The Rheinlanders, a traditional 5-piece Polka Band, and games include stein holding contest, yodeling contest and many others.
Attendees are encouraged to join in the spirit of Oktoberfest and wear their lederhosen and dirndls or any other traditional attire. Expect special Hangar 24 Oktoberfest t-shirts available for sale. One liter Hangar 24 Oktoberfest steins will also be sold at the event.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Optimist Club of Redlands. The event will be held on September 22nd, 2012 from 11am – 6pm at Sylvan Park, Redlands, CA, located at the corner of Colton Avenue and University Street (view map).
Admission to Oktoberfest is $5 for adults 21 and older. For additional event information visit www.hangar24brewery.com.
Hangar 24 Oktobefest Event Schedule, Saturday, 9/22:
11am – Doors open to the public
11am – 4pm – Stein holding prelims at the Optimist’s Game Booth
12pm – 4pm – Yodeling contest auditions at the Optimist’s Game Booth
2:45pm – Costume contest finals on stage
3:45pm – Yodeling contest finals on stage
4:15pm – Stein holding finals at the Optimist’s Game Booth
5:00pm – Last Call
6:30pm – auf Wiedersehen
*Entries to the costume contest will be awarded throughout the festival by H24 between 11:30am and 2:30pm
*Hammerschlagen all day
*Bean bags all day
*Kids’ zone all day
*Traditional German food from 11am – 6pm
*Hangar 24 Craft Beer served from 11am – 5pm
Oktoberfest – Riverside
The highly regarded personal injury Law Offices of Heiting & Irwin invite you to their gorgeous early American home (see: mansion) in Riverside on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Oktoberfest is the primary fundraiser for Riverside Hospice, Inc.
Lake Elsinore Storm Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest will take place at the Lake Elsinore Diamond (Storm Stadium) thia year. The event features authentic German food; live music, an Oompa band; beer and wine gardens; & children’s activities. There is guaranteed to be affordable fun for the entire family.
Blue Mountain Beer Co – Grand Terrace
Expect a big Oktoberfest event at this German bier garden on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2012. Check their Facebook for the full lineup!
Oktoberfests in Southern California
Alpine Village Oktoberfest – Torrance
Phoenix Club Oktoberfest in Anaheim
The Phoenix Club is located at 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806, right off the 57 Freeway at Ball Rd, 1 Block East, Right 2 Blocks South. 714-563-4166 ext. 2. For more information, check out www.ThePhoenixClub.com.
Oktoberfest Los Angeles
Let’s suppose you like Oktoberfest, but just can’t stand the crummy beer that is all too often served, or you just don’t know what you like but want to try everything. Well, you’ve found your match, as this event will allow you to sample all you want for one price. This event is well-organized and promises a huge list of breweries. The event will be held on October 20, 2012. Find more info online at laoktoberfest.com and on Facebook.
Willkommen Old World Village Oktoberfest – Huntington Beach
This popular Orange County Oktoberfest runs in September and early October. Check their Facebook and oldworld.ws for more info about the 2011 festivities.
