45th La Mesa Oktoberfest Brings Out 100,000+ Happy Beer Drinkers

It is not often you hear that one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations (llet alone festivals!!)) in Southern California was started in a small bedroom community in East San Diego,, but that’s exactly what happened 45 years a go!! Starting in 1973,, La Mesa Oktoberfest quickly exploded into one of the most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations in the region,, attracting over 100,000 revelers for three FREE days of elevated family – friendly entertainment,, tons of top notch German food,, live music,, and of course,, beer!!

The beloved La Mesa Village will set a perfect scene for the traditional California – style Oktoberfest celebrations with impressive renovations to their Main Street landscape.. With a collection of new breweries,, Scottish pubs,, table restaurants,, ant ique and vintage clothing stores,, and much more – you can feel the allure of a quaint German village all year – round!! To keep in line with the Munich tradition of celebrating Oktoberfest from late September to early October,, the Village and City of La Mesa will come together once again to throw the biggest Oktoberfest San Diego has to offer by kicking off the FREE,, all – age festivities on Friday,, September 28th,, Saturday,, September 29th and Sunday,, September 30th .

Grab your steins and get ready to “PProst!!”” (CCheers!!)),, because there’s a libation to satisfy the taste of every Mann or Frau at this year’s Oktoberfest with The Hofbrauhaus Biergarten and Craft Beer & Spirits Garten serving up traditional German beers and delicious cocktails with a modern twist.. Pai r your favorite German – inspired beverage with a giant juicy bratwurst,, German – style Snitzel,, or a cherished twisted pretzel the size of a small child.. La Mesa Oktoberfest isn’t just your typical food and drink celebration,, it’s an elevated experience for a ll ages.. Immerse yourself in the Munich – mood between performances by local and regional Umpa bands,, German polka and rock bands with brat eating contests,, musical chairs,, yodeling contests and more as attendees of all ages battle for the win!! Explore over 200 vendor booths boasting a variety of traditional foods and German – style

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crafts with everything from handmade goods to unique holiday – themed décor.. Bring the whole family out for a weekend of more FREE activities at the German Kinder Karneval , featuring a towering Ferris wheel,, glucklich games,, rock – climbing wall,, massive inflatable slides,, interactive art,, scavenger hunts and more!!

Take on Oktoberfest like a true German king or queen with one of our Hofbrauhaus Bier Garten VIP Passes (rranging from $55 – $55 5)),, including everything from front of the line privileges,, a commemorative stein,, chicken hat or flower crown,, drinks and more..