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A male singer dressed in traditional German Oktoberfest attire seen singing into a microphone - a large crowd is behind him.

Oktoberfest 2026

  • 42900 Big Bear Blvd
  • Big Bear Lake, California 92315
  • Location: Big Bear Convention Center
909-585-3000 website

recurring event: Sep 12th to Nov 14th

Weekends September 12th - November 14th, 2026

Event Starting Times May Vary

Located in the mountain town of Big Bear Lake, this annual celebration has always been based on the lore of the world’s original Oktoberfest.

Over the years, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has become world renown for its own traditions and old-world ambiance, celebrating friends, family and good times.

A festival like no other, guests are treated to authentic German entertainment; feast on Brats and Knockwursts direct from the German butcher; and enjoy the very same beers poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest for more than 150 years!

Event Schedule

October 2026 | Friday – Sunday

Fridays (October Only): 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

October Saturdays: 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

October Sundays: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • October 23rd - 25th

November 2026 | Saturdays - Sundays

November Saturdays: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

November Sundays: 12:00 PM (noon) – 6:00 PM

  • November 7th - 8th {American Heroes Are Free}
  • November 14th {American Heroes Are Free}

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Parking is available at The Big Bear Convention Center.

Mapped location of a Big Bear Event - Oktoberfest 2026

Upcoming Dates For This Event:

  • Saturday, November 7
  • Sunday, November 8
  • Saturday, November 14

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