Past Event
Friday, September 26, 2025, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oktoberfest in El Cajon
1017 S. Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, 92020
Cost: Free - $15
Since 1972, this family-friendly festival has celebrated German culture with live music feature our friends from Germany, the Guggenbach-Buam. Enjoy folk dancing, contests, kids’ activities, and authentic German food and German beers on tap. Highlights include the opening parade and ceremonial keg tapping on Friday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 PM, plus the grand raffle drawing on Sunday, Oct. 6, where one lucky winner will receive a round-trip flight for two to Germany.
Admission is $15 for adults on Fridays and Saturdays, $5 on Sundays, and free for all guests under 21 and active military. Parking is free but limited, and ridesharing is encouraged.