Oktoberfest in the San Fernando Valley (2025)

Oktoberfest is an annual autumn beer festival in Munich, Germany.

Here’s how locals in the San Fernando Valley are celebrating:

🍺 Oktoberfest @ Lawless Brewing (North Hollywood): NoHo's biggest Bavarian celebration. German-style beer pours, hearty fest food, and the beloved Fest-lympics. Humans and dogs can compete on the obstacle course. Weekend of eating, competing, and toasting with fellow fest-goers. Friday & Saturday, September 27-28, at Lawless Brewing Co.

🍺 Oktoberfest @ The Thirsty Merchant (Valley Village): $5 Oktoberfest pints. Enjoy live music, games, and authentic German celebration vibes at this neighborhood pub. Saturday, September 27, starting at 2 PM at The Thirsty Merchant. $5 Oktoberfest pints, daily Happy Hour 12-7 PM.

🌭 Oktoberfest @ 818 Brewing (Canoga Park): Watch dachshunds dash for glory alongside beer challenges and stein-holding contests. Commemorative steins, stickers, sunglasses, and limited edition beers. Free. Saturday, September 20, at 1 PM at 818 Brewing. RSVP required.

🍺 Oktoberfest @ Friends of Camp Whitsett (San Fernando): Support Camp Whitsett improvement projects. Tickets include five craft beers from Shadow Grove Brewing. $55 beer drinkers, $35 non-beer drinkers. Includes food and a pint glass—Friday, October 18, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Shadow Grove Brewing.

🍻 11th Annual Oktoberfest Beer and Wine Tasting (Granada Hills): Sample 10 varieties of delicious local craft beers and wines. Support the Granada Hills Rotary Foundation and local charities. $30. Friday, October 18, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Granada Hills Street Faire, Chatsworth Street and Shoshone Ave (in front of Frosty Queen). All profits benefit local charities.

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