See you next year!
Fridays & Saturdays, October 4-26, 6-11 p.m. | 21+ Only
Fairplex Presents Oktoberfest
See you next October!
Grab your lederhosen and dirndls –Bavaria is taking over Fairplex! Our 12th annual Oktoberfest is bigger, bolder, and bier-ier than ever – serving up German brews, hearty eats and lively music.
It’s a three weekend-long party packed with:
- The Rheinlanders oom pah pah and tribute bands
- The famous Chicken Dance (you know you want to!)
- Games, prizes, and plenty of surprises
No outside cups, containers, or beer steins allowed.
Buy online to save
Friday at Gate Admission: $18.00
Saturday at Gate Admission: $23.00
Oktoberfest
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls because it’s that time of year. Oktoberfest returns to Fairplex with all the bier and brez’n to make this the perfect fest!
Fridays & Saturdays, October 4-26, 6-11 p.m. | 21+ Only
Boos & Brews Combo Ticket
Balance the scales of horror with a little light-hearted fun: buy a LIGHTS OUT/Oktoberfest Boos & Brews combo ticket for just $29.99 – twice the fun for the price of one.
Select Nights Oct. 4-26 | 21+ Only
Know before you go
TICKET PRICING
| Friday admission | Saturday admission |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Online | $16 | $19 | $29.99 |
| Gate | $20 | $25 |
Friday admission
- $16 Advance Online
- $20 at Gate
Saturday admission
- $19 Advance Online
- $25 at Gate
- $29.99
PARKING & DROP-OFF
General parking is available at Yellow Lot / Gate 17.
Ride Share & Drop-off is available at Gate 1.
Online General Parking: $22.50 – at Gate $26 (Credit Card only)
Cashless Venue
Admission, parking and alcohol sales are all card only. Some food stands may accept cash.
Group Sales
Private Sections Available for Groups of 20+
Planning a celebration, company outing, or social event? Oktoberfest at Fairplex offers an exclusive group experience for parties of 20 or more. Enjoy the energy of Oktoberfest with the added benefit of your own reserved section.
Group Package Includes:
- Private reserved area for your group
- Discounted tickets at $11 per person
- Ideal for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and reunions
- Access to live entertainment, beer, authentic German food, and more!
- Guests must be 21 years of age or older
How to Reserve:
To book your group and secure a private section, please contact us at groupsales@fairplex.com or call (909) 865-4051
Space is limited. Reserve early to guarantee availability.
21+ ONLY - VALID IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
- Must present physical ID, no digital IDs accepted.
- A valid U.S or government-issued driver’s license or identification card that must contain a photograph and date of birth
- A valid U.S. or foreign government-issued passport that must contain a photograph and date of birth.
- Non-U.S.- resident attendees must provide a valid passport. A non-U.S. license will not be accepted.
These forms of identification DO NOT allow entry – school identification card, birth certificate, social security card, consular identification, non-U.S.-issued license, expired identification of any kind, temporary paper identification and other identification not listed in the required section.
For more information on our rules and restrictions review our Code of Conduct FAQs
For more information on our Designated Driver Program, view here
Entertainment
Soak in the unmistakable German Oom Pah Pah from The Rheinlanders, bust a move to our DJ, and sing along with tribute bands under the lights at the Festplatz Stage.
Beer/Bier
Beer. Beer. And yes… more beer. Sip your way through authentic Oktoberfest styles, crisp wheat beers and seasonal favorites – all hand-picked to make you feel like you’re in the heart of Bavaria.
Food/Das Fest
Feast like a true Bavarian! From sizzling bratwurst to golden pretzels (brez’n), potato pancakes, and tangy potato salad — we’ve got the comfort food covered.
Festive Attire & Souvenirs
Half the fun of Oktoberfest is dressing the part! Break out your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, or grab festive props and merch on-site to join the sea of Bavarian style.
Das Kär Show
Brats and brez’n meet horsepower! Check out over 40 schönes Autos — including vintage Volkswagen Beetles and Buses — at our Das Kär Show. Pick your dream ride and imagine flying down the Autobahn.
Watch Party
Don’t miss the action of fall sports while enjoying Fairplex’s Bavarian kegger. Oktoberfest features jumbo screens so you can catch baseball, football or basketball.
Entertainment Schedules
Raise your glass, move your feet. The beer might bring you in, but the music will keep you dancing all night!
OOM PAH PAH BAND
Oktoberfest Halle - Expo Hall 10
The Rheinlanders
The show never ends! Every night, Fridays & Saturdays.
| Set 1 | ||
| 6PM | Alphorn Ensemble at Entrance | 10 mins. |
| 6:10-7PM | The Rheinlanders | 50 mins. |
| 7PM | Aphorn Blowing Contest | 10 mins. |
| Set 2 | ||
| 7:15-8PM | The Rheinlanders | 45 mins. |
| 8PM | Women’s Bier Stein Holding Contest | 10 mins. |
| Set 3 | ||
| 8:15-9PM | The Rheinlanders | 45 mins. |
| 9PM | Men’s Bier Stein Holding Contest | 10 mins. |
| Set 4 | ||
| 9:15-9:45PM | The Rheinlanders | 30 mins. |
| 9:45PM | Men’s Bier Trinken Contest | 10 mins. |
| Set 5 | ||
| 10-10:30PM | The Rheinlanders | 30 mins. |
| 10:30PM | Women’s Bier Trinken Contest | 10 mins. |
| Set 6 | ||
| 10:45-11:15PM | The Rheinlanders | 30 mins. |
| 11:15PM | Chicken Dance Contest | 10 mins. |
| 11:30PM | End of Show | |
Alphorn Playing
7 pm
Women’s Beer Drinking
8 pm
Men’s Beer Drinking
8:45 pm
Women’s Stein-Holding
9:45 pm
Men’s Stein-Holding
10:30 pm
TRIBUTE BANDS
Festplatz Stage
October 3-4, 2025
Die Sauerkrauts
Traditional polka with a modern twist
6:30PM, 7:45PM & 9:15PM
October 10-11, 2025
FlashPants
The wildest 80s party band around
6:30PM, 7:45PM & 9:15PM
October 17-18, 2025
Red Hot Cholo Peppers
A spicy tribute you’ll never forget
6:15PM, 7:15PM, 8:15PM & 9:15PM
DJ SETS
Black Forest Tanzhalle - Expo Hall 9
Doors open at 8PM nightly.
DJ SETS AT THE BLACK FOREST TANZHALLE
Check back soon for updates!
October 3-4, 2025
TBA
October 10-11, 2025
TBA
October 17-18, 2025
TBA
Tribute Bands
Oct. 4, 18, 19, & 25
Die Sauerkrauts
Oct. 5
The Wayu Band and DJ Gouda
Oct. 11, 12, & 26
Flashpants
Entertainment Schedules
Tribute Bands
Oct. 4, 18, 19, & 25
Die Sauerkrauts
Oct. 5
The Wayu Band and DJ Gouda
Oct. 11, 12, & 26
Flashpants
DJ Sets
Oct. 4, 11, 12, 18, & 25
The CheckOne2 Experience
Oct. 5, & 19
Dj Joe Vinyl
Oct. 26
Friends Over Followers w/ La Bellatini, Gouda and Shelly
Oom Pah Pah Band
The show never ends! Every night, Fridays & Saturdays
Rhinelander
Entertainment Schedules
Tribute Bands
Oct. 4, 18, 19, & 25
Die Sauerkrauts
Oct. 5
The Wayu Band and DJ Gouda
Oct. 11, 12, & 26
Flashpants
DJ Sets
Oct. 4, 11, 12, 18, & 25
The CheckOne2 Experience
Oct. 5, & 19
Dj Joe Vinyl
Oct. 26
Friends Over Followers w/ La Bellatini, Gouda and Shelly
Oom Pah Pah Band
The show never ends! Every night, Fridays & Saturdays
Rhinelander
Drink responsibly
Feelin’ happy? Don’t drink and drive! Fairplex offers several options to ensure you arrive home safely after enjoying Oktoberfest.
- Designated Driver Program – Free non-alcoholic beverages for official DDs. Designated Driver tickets available at admission ticket booths.
- Take the Elevator Home – Discounted room reservations are available at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel. Click here for the Fairplex Friends rate!
- Ride-Share & Drop-off – Available through Green Lot / Gate 1. Book your ride and make your evening a breeze. Vehicles are safe to be parked in the lot overnight.
Fairplex Annual Pass
There’s so much to see and do at Fairplex, why not enjoy admission year-round? Become an Annual Pass holder and enjoy unlimited* fun at several Fairplex events, including the LA County Fair!
*Unlimited admission is for Platinum Pass only
Food Offerings
Traditional German Fare
Brats
Pretzels
Pickels
Sauerkraut
German Chocolate Cheesecake
Comfort Classics
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Fries
Onion Rings
Chicken Strips
Popcorn
Funnel Cakes
Ice Cream
Fan Favorites
Walhburgers
Cruzer’s Kuche
Wetzel Pretzels
Pink’s Hot Dogs
Cathy’s Cookies
King Taco
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