Oktoberfest September – October
LOCATION: Old World Village,
7561 Center Ave, #49
Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)
EVERY Wednesday through Sunday, Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry at Southern California’s BEST & Most DIVERSE OKTOBERFEST (voted by German World Magazine) with Oom-Pah-Pa Bands directly from Germany. Sample Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more. Guests can also enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests and, of course, do the Chicken Dance! Wednesday through Saturday are adult nights & Sundays are family days with Dachshund Races.
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
LOCATION: Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa
714-838-4528
October 2, 2022, | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is designed specifically for children of all ages. This family-fun festival attracts more than 20,000 visitors who will be entertained and delighted by authors, illustrators, booksellers, animals, storytellers, costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food and entertainment, and much, much more.
Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival
LOCATION: Silverado Community Center & Fairgrounds
27641 Silverado Canyon Rd
Silverado
October 8th-9th 2022 The Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival is one of the best family events of the season which explores the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic culture, great live Bluegrass, Country and Folk music, Wild West reenactments, handmade arts and crafts, 1800’s activities & lock ’em up makeshift jail, tasty food, beer & wine saloon, plus some silly ‘ole timey’ contests, all nestled under the Oak trees below Orange County’s famous Saddleback Mountain. $5 adult admission, $3 kiddos, and under 3 are free!
Irvine Global Village Festival
LOCATION: Bill Barber Park
Irvine
949-724-6606
Saturday, October 8, 2022, | 10 am – 6 pm Boasting artistic cultural performances on three stages, the Festival’s live entertainment is a mosaic of music and dance representing more than 50 cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. Immerse yourself in cultural displays, world religion, and demonstrations, indulge in international cuisine, explore our world marketplace and keep the little ones in motion with hands-on art projects, games, and activities in a giant, interactive Kids Village. Festival admission and parking are free.
LOCATION: Newport Beach
949-253-2880
October 13-20, 2022 Showcasing more than 350 films from around the world, offering an ambitious and international selection of features, shorts, documentaries, and animation that will compete for both Jury and Audience awards. During the week of the festival, screenings are held at several venues in the Newport Beach area. With 15 screens showing films each day, our venue partners provide a fantastic viewing experience for all festival-goers
LOCATION: William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive
Buena Park
October 14-16, 2022 Held each October, this community festival includes a parade, food, and game booths. Featured contests include World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship, Custom Car Show,a pie-eating contest, International Chili Society Chili Cook-off, hog calling, sexiest/hairiest legs, Little Miss Chili Pepper & Mr Hot Stuff Baby Contest, dog show, and Karaoke Contest.
LOCATION: San Clemente Pier
949-492-1131
October 22nd | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sponsored by the San Clemente Chamber, this event features a Chowder Cook-off, an Arts & Craft Show, Business Expo, entertainment and an array of fresh seafood, served seaside on the beach in the historic San Clemente Pier area.
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