History
Encinitas' German roots go back to one of our five communities, the northeastern colony of Olivenhain, founded in 1884 by German farmers. The Encinitas Oktoberfest coincides with the Deutschland start of Oktoberfest in mid September. We first celebrated Oktoberfest in 1994 and the 2015 event will be the 20th annual.
Specialties
The annual Encinitas Oktoberfest starts at the corner of El Camino Real and flows down Mountain Vista Drive to Wandering Road in beautiful Encinitas. The event gives everyone a chance to eat, drink, shop and be German for the day. This family-friendly event features about 200 craft booths, food (authentic German sausage and side dishes), German and local San Diego craft beer, cold beverages, Bavarian band, dancers, and more.