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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest

10 AM, ongoing daily from October 8, 2021 until October 9, 2021.
Ocean Beach
$0.00 to $10.00

The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest – a uniquely Southern California salute to the celebration of German culture and fun. Mark your calendar for the 2021 Ocean Beach Oktoberfest on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9! This beachside festival will be located on Newport Ave & Abbott St. in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

On Friday, October 8, the Beer Garden in the pier parking lot opens at 4 p.m. with live entertainment, food, and a surprise headliner! And if you’re feeling competitive, sign up for a stein-holding or balloon blowing contest. Be sure to return to this beachside festival on Saturday, October 9, where Veterans Plaza and Saratoga Park on Abbott Street will be activated at 10 a.m. with delicious food, merchandise booths, and two stages featuring local bands.

Admission is free.

Friday: 4 p.m. To 11:30 p.m.

Beer garden @ the main stage with live entertainment (21+, $10 entry)

Friday Main Stage Band Lineup

  • 10:00 PM - Electric Waste Band
  • 8:30 PM - The Windbreakers
  • 7:00 PM - SHWAYZE
  • 5:15 PM - Sensi Trails

Friday Main Stage Events

  • 9:30 PM - Men's Stein-holding contest
  • 8:00 PM - Women's stein-holding contest
  • 6:30 PM - Balloon Blow
  • 4:20 PM - 5:30 PM - 420 HAPPY HOUR (Complimentary gourmet taco for the first 500 people + 2 for 1 drinks)

Saturday: 10 a.m. To 11:30 p.m.

Beer garden @ the main stage with live entertainment (21+, $10 entry)

Saturday Main Stage Band Lineup

  • 10:00 PM - Paging the 90's
  • 8:20 PM - TV Broken 3rd Eye Open
  • 6:30 PM - Band of Gringos
  • 5:00 PM - MDRN HSTRY
  • 3:00 PM - ALO
  • 1:30 PM - Boostive
  • 11:30 AM - Own the Mic Karaoke

Saturday Main Stage Events

  • 9:30 PM - Stein-holding Men's Finals
  • 8:00 PM - Stein-holding Men's Finals
  • 6:45 PM - Stein holding prelims - round 2
  • 6:00 PM - Ms. Oktoberfest
  • 5:15 PM - Stein holding prelims - round 1
  • 4:30 PM - Mr. Oktoberfest
  • 2:30 PM - Warrior stein
  • 1:00 PM - Bratwurst eating contest
  • 11:30 AM - Warrior Free Throw Contest & Raffle (ends at 3:30 PM)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - OB Liquid Brunch (Complimentary donut + shot of Jager Cold Brew and movie tickets & t-shirts from 91X for the first 500 people)
  • 11:30 AM - Cornhole tournament (ends at 2:30 PM)

NEW! Saturday Enjoy The Sounds By The Sea At Saratoga Park: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Rock & Roll San Diego

  • Mark Langford
  • Kristina Bennet & Ancient Oak
  • Borrowed Time
  • Brian Jones
  • Doah’s Daydream
  • Johnny Wagon
  • Evening’s Empire
  • Pleazure

FREE ENTRY! Saturday Food And Craft Vendor Area On The Veterans Plaza Grass Area: 10 Am To 6 Pm.

For more information, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com/ob-oktoberfest.

Ocean Beach

Newport Ave & Abbott St.
San Diego, California 92107

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Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.