48th Annual La Mesa Oktoberfest

Since 1973, the La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across San Diego and Southern California for 3 free days of festive live music, including Oompa bands, tons of top-notch german food, and of course, steins filled to the brim with german and craft beer!

After taking 2020 off from in-person celebrations, the Munich-inspired festivities will be returning to the La Mesa Village from Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3, as the quaint streets set the scene for the largest german celebration San Diego has to offer!

La Mesa Oktoberfest is free, but why not go VIP?!

Limited Hofbrauhaus VIP passes are available to enhance your free

Oktoberfest experience ranging from $5 to $45 and include:
• 2 biers
• Commemorative stein
• Flower crown or chicken hat
• VIP entrance
• And so much more!
For more information on VIP experiences for the whole family, go to our Biergartens & Vip page.

Check out this year's Oktoberfest full lineup of entertainment here!

With live music, fun activities for people of all ages, and a craft fair with artisanal pieces of hand-made art throughout the whole weekend, La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable free weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa!

We highly encourage the use of public transportation to the La Mesa Oktoberfest as parking will be limited | See our transportation recommendations here.