La Mesa Oktoberfest - How To Enjoy!
Presented by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Since 1973, the La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across Southern California for 3 days of festive live music, and steins filled to the brim with German & Craft beer, Here is how best to enjoy the festival safely!
View of the festival!
Celebrating its 50th year, La Mesa Oktoberfest continues to top its traditions and present Bavarian festivities that San Diegans of all ages can partake in! La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa. This year marks a milestone 50th year of the festival and The La Mesa Oktoberfest is celebrating in style by offering Munich-inspired festivities as the quaint streets of the La Mesa Village set the scene for the largest German celebration San Diego has to offer including: 🍺
Hofbrauhaus Biergarten with Main Stage & live games
The Oktoberfest Craft Bier and Spirits Garten with lounges, DJ and free-play games
Palm Avenue Bier Hall with table-service, oompah bands and live games
Traditional German Treats & 40+ food vendors
German Kinder Karneval
Live German Polka Bands, Brass Musicians & more!
Glücklich Games & Prizes
AND MORE!
How To Get There!
As this event continues to be one of the most popular events in town, parking can be tough! So we HIGHLY recommend taking MTS to get to the La Mesa Oktoberfest safely as its so important to not drink and drive! Here are some of the ways you can get there!
The La Mesa Blvd Stop
Park and Ride at one of our transit parking lots for free parking to the La Mesa Oktoberfest. Be sure to load your PRONTO card or app in advance to avoid ticket lines. Remember to tap or scan before every ride!
Close by Park-and-Ride locations:
El Cajon Transit Center
(352 S. Marshall, El Cajon – 469 spaces, 10 minutes to Oktoberfest)Amaya Drive Trolley Station
(9100 Amaya Drive, La Mesa – 236 spaces, 5 minutes to Oktoberfest)Grossmont Transit Center
(8601 Fletcher Parkway – 220 spaces, 3 minutes to Oktoberfest)Spring Street Trolley Station
(4250 Spring Street – 324 spaces, 3 minutes to Oktoberfest)
La Mesa Oktoberfest is just steps away from the La Mesa Blvd Station off the Orange Line.
The Festival - What To Do
Visit the Hofbräuhaus Biergarten
Fill up your stein, grab a savory German snack and enter the Oktoberfest competitions while busting out your best chicken dance to a variety of live performances on the main stage. Featuring everything from traditional Bavarian and German music, rock bands, pop cover bands and more!
Upgrade your experience and go VIP with packages starting at just $10!
Enjoy Live Entertainment
As if tons of traditional German cuisine and flowing pints of bier weren’t enough of a reason to break out into a chicken dance, Oktoberfest will feature 3 stages of non-stop music featuring everything from traditional Bavarian and German music, live oompah bands, traditional rock bands, DJs, cover pop and more! Soak in the La Mesa sun while watching the best German performances, both local and regional bands that San Diego has to offer.
Support Local Businesses!
The well dressed team at Petes Place alongside historic La Mesa Blvd.
From all the activities at the festival to the countless local business that are participating, be sure to shop alongside the famous La Mesa Village to get drinks, food, and more from our local community!
Dackeldorf Dachshund Village
The DACKELDORF DACHSHUND VILLAGE returns to the La Mesa Oktoberfest with much excitement and o’ so much cuteness. Bring your furry friend to the 3-day, Dackeldorf Extravaganza starting Friday, September 29th with the first event starting at 5PM. From Wiener dog races to a fashion show! They will have many activities planned for your pup this year so they can enjoy the La Mesa Oktoberfest as much as you do!
Dachshund Village is open to any breed, so make sure to pack your leash and bring your lovable pooches out to play!