Oktoberfest Celebrations Planned Across U.S., London
Oktoberfest Celebrations Planned Across U.S., London
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Shorewood’s first 100 child attendees will receive a goodie bag containing a fall craft, and the festival will feature performances by the Dirndolls, Don’t Matter To Me and How Rude!.
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Encinitas’ Oktoberfest commemorates the area’s German heritage: Olivenhain, now part of Encinitas, was founded by German settlers in 1884. Organizers say the festival draws more than 15,000 people annually.
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The Encinitas event will include more than 130 local artisans and food vendors, along with a craft beer tent featuring breweries such as Burgeon Beer Co., Carlsbad Brewing, Culture Brewing, Fox Point Brewing and Societe Brewing.
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At Lawless Brewing, the Fest-Lympics will include sack racing, sausage tossing and barrel rolling for teams of two; dogs will compete on the course at 5 p.m., and the brewery will give away 12 Das Boots over the weekend.
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BREW//LDN’s festival will use Riverside East’s indoor and heated outdoor spaces overlooking Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and London Stadium, while incorporating a nonalcoholic beer offering from Athletic Brewing and cocktails from Tofka, Savano and Neptune Rum.
Oktoberfest celebrations are spreading across North America and Europe this fall, bringing German food, craft beer and live music to cities large and small. From Shaw Local reporting on Shorewood, Illinois's free festival to London's inaugural BREW//LDN event in 2026, communities are embracing the tradition with family-friendly attractions, contests and parades that draw thousands of visitors each year.
Shorewood's Free Festival Brings Three Bands and Fireworks
Shorewood, Illinois will host its Okto'Brew'Fest on Saturday from 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Cene's Four Seasons Park with no admission charge Shaw Local. The event features three live bands—the Dirndolls, Don't Matter To Me and How Rude!—plus German food, a biergarten and a rescheduled fireworks display at 8:30 p.m.
The first 100 children will receive goodie bags with fall crafts. The festival combines traditional German fare with modern entertainment, making it accessible for families across all ages.
Encinitas Celebrates 30 Years of German Heritage Traditions
Encinitas, California will hold its 30th annual Oktoberfest on September 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., drawing more than 15,000 attendees annually. The event honors the area's German roots—Olivenhain, now part of Encinitas, was founded by German settlers in 1884. The celebration includes a parade, German music and dancing, beer gardens, a dog costume contest and children's attractions.
More than 130 local artisans and food vendors will set up booths. The craft beer tent will feature Burgeon Beer Co., Carlsbad Brewing, Culture Brewing, Fox Point Brewing and Societe Brewing. Free shuttle service helps guests navigate the all-day festival.
North Hollywood Brewery Hosts Fest-Lympics Games Weekend
Lawless Brewing in North Hollywood will celebrate September 26-27 with craft beer, German-inspired food and team competitions. The Fest-Lympics events include sack racing, sausage tossing and barrel rolling for teams of two. Dogs will compete on the course at 5 p.m., and the brewery will give away 12 Das Boots beer steins over the weekend.
Stein-holding contests and a dog competition add to the festivities. Families and dogs are welcome, making it a pet-friendly Oktoberfest celebration with food and games for all.
London's First Oktoberfest Brings 18 Breweries and Oompah Music
BREW//LDN will stage London's first Oktoberfest at Riverside East on October 16-17, 2026. The festival will feature 18 breweries offering more than 35 beers, live Oompah music, DJs, street food and cocktails. The indoor and heated outdoor spaces overlook Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and London Stadium.
The event includes nonalcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing and cocktails from Tofka, Savano and Neptune Rum. This brings Germany's centuries-old beer celebration tradition to London's riverside venue for the first time.
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