How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Torrance, California

The Alpine Village Oktoberfest in Torrance, California hosts the largest and oldest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California. The beer garden has a seating capacity of 3,000 with a stage that can accommodate large musical acts, dancing groups and festive German-inspired contests and skills competitions. It is located at the Torrance Boulevard exit just off the 110 Harbor Freeway. Oktoberfest at Alpine Village runs for 7 consecutive weeks, opening every Friday at 6:30 p.m. and closing every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Enjoy Oktoberfest Activities

1. Visit the Oktoberfest fairgrounds in Torrance, California every Sunday and celebrate Family Day. Admission consists of a small fee for adults and is free for children under the age of 12 who are accompanied by an adult.

2. Participate in exciting and challenging German-themed contests such as wood sawing, stein holding and cow milking.

3. Hit the dance floor with thousands of others and do the chicken dance. If you're good enough, you might be selected to strut your stuff on the main stage.

4. Enjoy live entertainment from German musicians and various artists from around the world.

5. Celebrate Oktoberfest with the entire family. The carnival-like atmosphere makes the experience enjoyable for people of all ages.

6. Visit the many food and game booths that are sponsored and hosted by many Southern California charities and fundraising groups. Annually, the Alpine Village Oktoberfest raises approximately $500,000 for these non-profit organizations.

7. Snack on German treats like warm, soft pretzels or apple strudel. You can also feast on a traditional German meal of bratwurst, potato pancakes and cabbage.

8. Drink with your friends and celebrate with strangers in the always lively beer and wine garden. Many Bavarian beers and German wines are available as are a host of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from around the world.

9. Buy a souvenir to remember the occasion. Authentic beer steins and other German collectibles are available at one of the many arts and crafts booths, or in the Village's main gift shop.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase raffle tickets in advance of the festival from one of the non-profit groups sponsoring the event. You'll be entered into the prize drawings and your proceeds will go to a charitable cause.

Resources

• Torrance Oktoberfest at Alpine Village