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Palm Springs Oktoberfest Guide

When fall rolls around, there’s no better place to find yourself savoring time away from the hustle of life than sunny Palm Springs in the heart of Southern California. Traveling this way this time of year means you can leave all thoughts of potentially plummeting temperatures behind and instead, focus on warm weather seasonal fun in good company. If you’re making plans to enjoy time in Palm Springs in October, you’ll find yourself here right on time to enjoy the arrival of Oktoberfest season. This is when visitors and locals alike raise a stein or two and celebrate the best of German culture under the California sunshine. When you can’t wait to make the most of every moment you’re in town, the following Palm Springs Oktoberfest guide is your ideal starting point.

Spend Some Quality Time at La Quinta Brewing Co.

Each year in October, the team over at La Quinta Brewing Co. puts together an Oktoberfest in Palm Springs celebration that’s designed to inspire! When you want to treat your tastebuds to something special, this is the place to be. This year, the fun happens at their Palm Desert location and will once again include plenty of authentic German fare to go around as well as German beers that make it easy to sip an afternoon away alongside family and friends. Don’t hesitate to dress in your best lederhosen for this free-entry event that will include music by the Bavarian band Haselnuss. There are costume contests and games on the lineup of activities to enjoy at this year’s Oktoberfest celebration at La Quinta Brewing Co. as well which will very likely have you lingering longer than you originally planned.

Swing by the Coachella Valley Brewing Oktoberfest Celebration

Situated just 11 miles from the center of Palm Springs via E. Vista China and I-10 East, you’ll find Coachella Valley Brewing at 30640 Gunther Street in Thousand Palms. It’s here that Oktoberfest enthusiasts spending time in California can add yet another worthwhile stop to their seasonal celebration list. This iconic desert brewer will be hosting Oktoberfest fun in their parking lot complete with beer tastings, keg bowling, live musical acts and more. The fun typically goes from noon until 9:00 pm giving everyone a chance to get in on the festivities and celebrate in style.

Experience Oktoberfest at Agave Caliente Terrazzo

If your Palm Springs adventure has you spending time in nearby Cathedral City, you’ll be delighted to find Oktoberfest fun happening at Agave Caliente Terrazzo too. Cathedral City sits about 7 miles from Palm Springs if you follow North Farrell Drive and E. Palm Canyon Drive and Agave Caliente Terrazzo is located at 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive. When you drop by, you’ll find a vibrant gathering of locals and visitors enjoying access to over a dozen local and national beer vendors serving up their specialties on-site. There’s also a full German-style buffet that guests can enjoy for $35 a person. For just $25 you can savor a full beer-tasting package that will introduce you to Bavarian favorites. Agave Caliente Terrazzo is open from 10:00 am until 2:00 am daily so there’s plenty of time to drop by, linger, and enjoy your Oktoberfest fun to the fullest.

Oktoberfest Bites Near Palm Springs

While Oktoberfest is defined by German beer sampling for many festival goers, it’s also a chance to focus on fantastic Bavarian food options when you’re in the greater Palm Springs area. Consider making your way to Alps Village located at 77734 Country Club Drive in nearby Palm Desert when you’re looking for easy access to a wide variety of traditional German dishes. The dinner menu here showcases starters like lepina, cheese fondue, pretzels, goulash, and chicken cabbage soup while entrée selections range from lamb chops and alps burgers to schnitzel of all kinds! You can always end things on a sweet and satisfying note by taking a look at their dessert menu too which hosts apple strudel, baklava, alps white cake, and more.

Book Your California Adventure in Style Today

When your travel plans bring you to Palm Springs in the name of Oktoberfest fun, or you’re looking forward to a trip this way another time of year for a well-deserved break, making sure you have incredible accommodations in place to enjoy upon arrival can make all the difference. That’s where the team at TRAVLR comes in. Our portfolio of vacation rentals available to book across Palm Springs will keep you close to the places you can’t wait to explore while offering easy access to world-class amenities, furnishings, and features while you’re here too. Go ahead and let us handle the details so that by the time you arrive, you can focus exclusively on the fun ahead from the comfort and luxury of your ideal home-away-from-home. Reach out today to learn more about our many exciting options available and to start turning your travel plans into a reality soon.

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