INLAND EMPIRE, CA — Dig out your Deutsche duds, and raise a stein. It's Oktoberfest time!
The German celebrations are held September and October throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with the popular, Munich-inspired festivities running the gamut from solo pub events to weekend extravaganzas. The celebrations run through fall 2023 throughout the Inland Empire and California.
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BIG BEAR LAKE:
SEPT. 9-NOV. 5: 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends to show off your chicken dance!
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CATHEDRAL CITY:
OCT. 14: OktoBEERfest: Agua Caliente Casino. With German food, beer, games & Die Sauerkrauts polka band.
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CORONA:
NOV. 4: Amber Waves Of Grain Craft Beer Festival For Veterans. Not Oktoberfest-related, but plenty of beer & for a worthy cause.
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HEMET:
OCT. 7: Rotary Oktoberfest. "Mark your calendar. It's gonna be awesome!" Featuring Carrera Oktoberfest band.
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LAKE ARROWHEAD:
SEPT. 16-OCT. 29: Annual Oktoberfest: Lake Arrowhead Village. Saturdays & Sundays with musik, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more.
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PALM DESERT:
SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest Carnival. At Spiritual Center of the Desert.
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POMONA:
OCT. 6-21: Oktoberfest: Fairplex. You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more.
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REDLANDS:
OCT. 7-8: Optimist Club Annual Oktoberfest: Sylvan Park. Kids 20 & younger (yes, you read that right - age 20) are free!
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TEMECULA:
SEPT. 30: Oktoberfest: Black Market Brewing Co. Starring German sausages, Bavarian pretzels, Oktoberfest beer, music & more.
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YUCAIPA:
OCT. 6: Hops & Spokes Brewing Oktoberfest. With live rock by The Decades, stein-holding contest & special menu.
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YUCCA VALLEY:
OCT. 7: Oktoberfest: St. Joseph of Arimathea Episcopal Church. "You're welcome (willkommen) to join!"
When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!
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