California Festivals
Ocean Beach's OB San Diego Oktoberfest
October 9-10, 2026
Fri 4-11:30 p.m.
Sat 12-11:30 p.m
$15-20 general sold at gate (last year's price, 2026 may differ), oceanbeachsandiego.com or oboktoberfest.com
$81.88 VIP sold on eventbrite.com includes Entrance, a Custom one-liter OB Oktoberfest
mug filled with 2 beers, Access to an exclusive VIP bar, Upgraded restrooms, and
Priority re-entry, oboktoberfest.com
It's two days and two long nights where Newport meets the beach in Ocean Beach, a neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
Back to Y2K! in 2026 is a 21+ event featuring two days of live music on the Jägermeister Main Stage, high-energy DJ sets at the Buzz Cannabis Electronica Stage, VIP experiences, drink specials, local vendors, and nonstop entertainment.
Flashback Friday Locals Night includes Local Legends Stein Hold and 2-for-1 beers until 5 PM.
Saturday means it's time for OB+RL Beach Party from 12-5 p.m. featuring the Mr. & Ms. Oktoberfest Bikini Competition, and the Y2K After Dark Neon Party from 8-10 p.m., where throwback beats and glowing vibes keep the celebration going late into the night.
BEER GARDEN
- Friday 4-11:30 p.m.
- 2-for-1 beers Happy Hour Friday until 5:30 p.m. (not confirmed yet)
- Saturday 12-11:30 p.m.
- 2-for-1 beers Saturday until 1 p.m. (not confirmed yet)
EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS, CONTESTS & GAMES
- Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest Contest
- Stein Holding
- Brat Eating
- Pretzel Toss
- Sports on the big screens in portable bars
- Bands galore
- Dancing
- Great costumes
- Beach setting
- Oktoberfest like no other in OB
Music Lineup
- 2026 tba as of 8/25/26
Ocean Beach is an irreplaceable slice of California life that beach-lovers and partiers find irresistible. It's hard to be in a bad mood when you have the ocean at your door, the fabulous Ocean Beach Pier and this tucked away neighborhood of San Diego that's actually a close-knit community of businesses and residences welcoming tourists from all over the world. To know it is it love it and to experience OB Oktoberfest sets this German-inspired event apart from all the rest. Prosit!
More than $850,000 has been donated to local organizations as a result of the event's 20+ year history of enjoyment, caring and sharing.
Other San Diego County Oktoberfest events include:
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.