Beer, bratwurst and oompah bands will abound at Oktoberfests from Coronado to Rancho Bernardo this month and in October. Attractions range from German food to music and dancing along with entertainment.

CORONADO

Oktoberfest at veterans post: The Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars group hosts an Oktoberfest with German food, music and beer from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave. Highlights include live music by The Beer Mugs along with German potato salad, bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzel and authentic German beer on tap. Entry is $10; full dinner is $20 and $5 for beer and bratwurst; Five beers for $20; free entry for active-duty military. Tickets sold at the door. Proceeds benefit the Coronado Marine Corps League Detachment. Visit vfwpost2422.org/index.html

EL CAJON

Oktoberfest with oompah: The German American Societies of San Diego host Oktoberfest in El Cajon Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 and Oct. 2-4 at 1017 S. Mollison Ave. Highlights include authentic German food and beers on tap along with oompah music by the Guggenbach-Buam band from Germany. There will be traditional folk dancing along with games and contests. Other attractions include shopping booths, a kids’ zone and an air rifle shooting range. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Entry fees are $15 for adults on Fridays and Saturdays, $5 on Sundays and free for those younger than 21, club members with a current membership and active-duty military. Visit OktoberfestElCajon.com.

ENCINITAS

Oktoberfest with artisan fair: The 30th annual Encinitas Oktoberfest, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 along Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road. The family festival and artisan faire celebrates German culture with live entertainment, including German food, Bavarian music and dance troupes, ceremonial parade, international food, two beer gardens and a marketplace with more than 130 local artisan vendors. There will be a German-themed dog costume contest with a pups parade and a kids play zone with inflatable slides, an obstacle course, and games. Admission is free. A free shuttle will run from Flora Vista Elementary School. Visit encinitasoktoberfest.com.

LA MESA

Oktoberfest with Polka Fest: German-themed festivities for all ages are from 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 2; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 3; and noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in the La Mesa Village. The festival features German food, including schnitzel and giant pretzels, Polka Fest and dancing, along with Kahoots Dackeldorf Dachshund Village, “Glücklich” Games and a fashion show. Highlights include an Artisan Alley craft fair with handmade items ranging from candles and soap to jewelry, a pumpkin patch and a children’s carnival and Ferris wheel along with Palm Avenue Pub & Grub. Wear your German lederhosen or dirndls. Festival admission is free. Biergarten pass is $8. VIP Biergarten passes are $15-$49; $10-$25 for under 21 VIP pass. Visit lamesaoktoberfest.org.

OCEAN BEACH

OB Oktoberfest: Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is Oct. 9-10 at the Ocean Beach Municipal Pier parking lot, 5099 Newport Ave. The two-day event will feature live music, Oktoberfest contests and games, such as stein-holding and pretzel toss along with brat-eating contest. The beer garden will feature traditional German brews, local beer, wine and spirits. There will be two-for-one beers until 5 p.m. Oct. 10. On Saturday, the party continues with the OB+RL Beach Party from noon to 5 p.m., featuring the Mr. & Ms. Oktoberfest Bikini Competition and the Y2K After Dark Neon Party from 8 to 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and Peninsula Alliance. Hours are 4 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and noon to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets are $20 at the door. VIP tickets are $75. Visit oboktoberfest.com.

OLIVENHAIN

Olivenhain Oktoberfest: The festival presented by the Olivenhain Town Council features local brews, German dishes and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Olivenhain Meeting Hall Grounds, 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road. The band will play German melodies, European harvest anthems and American pop hits. Guests are encouraged to wear a dirndl or lederhosen and bring their lawn chairs. The menu includes bratwurst and red cabbage, hot dogs, potato salad, sauerkraut, soft pretzels and dessert. The beer and wine garden offers craft beer from local breweries and a variety of wines. The beer and wine garden features craft beer from local breweries and a variety of wines. Food and drink tickets are $25 to $50; $10 for children. Event volunteers receive $10 discount. Visit olivenhain.org/oktoberfest.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Rancho BEERnardo Festival: The annual event for ages 21 and older is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at Webb Park, 16826 Bernardo Center Drive, hosted by the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club. VIP admission is 1 to 5 p.m. Highlights include live music by The Rubber Band and more than 35 participating breweries, wineries and distilleries along with food vendors, specialty mocktails, photo booths and games. Tickets are $65 to $90 (VIP); $10 for designated driver; $10 for food ticket. Proceeds go to the Rotary’s charity programs. No pets. Visit ranchobeernardofestival.com.

SAN DIEGO

Liberty Station Craftoberfest: The 10-day Craftoberfest celebrates the art of craft beer with a variety of beer and foods and runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Oct. 1 at Liberty Public Market, 2820 Historic Decatur Road. There will be craft beer, live entertainment, Beerlympics and bites from Liberty Public Market vendors.  Visit https://libertypublicmarketsd.com/.

Rotary Oktoberfest: An Oktoberfest hosted by Rotary District 5340 is from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Rancho San Jeronimo, 2012 Sunset Ave. Highlights include music, food, games, face painting, shopping and family entertainment supporting District 5340 youth programs. Admission is $20, and free for children 12 and younger. Visit https://rotary5340.org/events/oktoberfest-donation-sponsorship.

Oktoberfest with craft fair: The EdUCate! Oktoberfest is from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. The craft fair opens at 1 p.m. Beer & Wine Garden entry is $50 for unlimited pours; seniors (65+) $30; free for designated driver (non-alcoholic only). Highlights include kids games; unlimited play is $25; Dollar-a-Day VIP entry for two guests is $185. Proceeds benefit University City Foundation for Public Schools. Visit https://uceducate.org/p/dollar-a-day-fund/

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