
Carlsbad Rotary Clubs present
Oktoberfest, Family Fall Festival
Come join us at our 41st Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival event with real German meals from Tip Top Meats, kids and adult activities, live German music, and of course a beer garden. The Bier Garten will feature an assortment of beers on tap including an Oktoberfest varietal and various wines.

Food

Tip Top Meats
will provide the traditional German dinner from noon to 8 p.m.
Location

1050 Cannon Road
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Entertainment

Beergarden Band - Hazelnuss
Beer

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Event Schedule
Oktoberfest DJ will be on from Noon–4pm. Activities and games.
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Oktoberfest Royalty Prizes: Dust off those Dirndls and Lederhosen for Oktoberfest’s best dressed German Costume Competition. The crowd will choose their favorite Oktoberfest King and Queen.
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Chicken Dance-Off: Get ready to shake those tail feathers and compete for this year’s Chicken Dance CHAMPION. Original moves are welcome and the crowd will pick the winners.
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Wiener Toss Contest: Teams of two will toss a sausage back and forth and compete to see how far away from each other they can successfully toss the wiener without letting it touch the ground and keeping it in tact. Hot dog!
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Oktoberfest Trivia: Big brain time! How well do you know Germany and the origins of Oktoberfest? How familiar are you with german traditions and german phrases? This interactive crowd trivia will be fun for the entire family.
The Bavarian Beergarden Band will perform 4pm–8pm. Activities and games
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Stein-holding Competition (Men & Women divisions): Flex those beer muscles by seeing who can hold a beer stein (full of water) out in front of them the longest.
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Musical Hut Spiel: It’s like a game of musical chairs, but instead with hats. When the music stops everyone grabs a hat (Hut) and the person without a hat is out.
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Schnitzelbank: A short rhyming verse or song with humorous content. Each verse in a Schnitzelbank introduces a topic and ends with a comedic twist.



Additional Activities
Petting Zoo
by Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Kids Zone
provided by the Meigs Family Foundation
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Fun Photo Opportunities
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Magic and Science Performances
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Corn Hole and High Striker
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A “Do it Yourself Magic Table”
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Face Painting and Balloon Animal Station
Oktoberfest Beer Menu
Spaten Oktoberfest
Spaten
Golden Road Mango Cart
Elysian Night Owl
Franziskaner
Bud Light Black Cherry Seltzer
Elysian Space Dust IPA
Pegasus Estate Winery Wine
When entering the Carlsbad Strawberry Field be sure to mention Oktoberfest to receive the discounted $5 entry fee. Entry to the Carlsbad Strawberry Company's Pumpkin Patch, not included in ticket prices. Must be paid at the entrance to the event. Children 5 and under are free.
Tickets
Oktoberfest Special $55
Two German Meals, Two Beer Tickets, One Pretzel, One Strudel
4 for $40 ($70 value)
Two German Meals, Two Beer Tickets
$20
German Meal
(German Sausages, German Potato Salad and Sauerkraut)
$15 - German Sausage Sandwich
$10 - Oktoberfest Beer Mug
$10 - Beer/Wine
$5 - Hot Dog, Pretzel and Strudel
$2 - Water Bottle
Carding Policy
Please note: Beer Garden attendee's must be over the age of 21 to consume alcohol.
Under 21 can enter the beer garden with an adult.
Fair Warning
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It's hard to keep all these tasty brews in stock for the entire afternoon, so come early to avoid missing out.
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Selections may be limited at times.
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There are no refunds for unused tickets.
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If we are out of your favorite beer, it's most likely because one of your beer buddies drank it!
Transportation
There is plenty of free parking, here are some options to consider:
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Carpool with beer buddies. Make sure one person is your designated driver
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We are bike-friendly, with plenty of room to lock your bike up

Who We Support
100% of the donations collected will go to local Carlsbad charities including:


