Oktoberfest Beer Gardens Open Sept. 8 Weekend In Los Angeles

Alpine Village & Old World Feature Oompa Bands, The Chicken Dance & Big Beers

The time for hoisting big beers – some even in glass boots – of dressing in lederhosen or barmaid outfits, listening to an “oompha” band and doing the chicken dance is here.

Oktoberfest has arrived in Los Angeles. The two biggest and most popular Oktoberfest celebrations in L.A., and Orange County open the weekend of Sept. 8-9. Alpine Village in Torrance opens Friday, Sept. 8, while Old World in Huntington Beach starts its party Saturday, Oct. 10.

Alpine Village is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in Los Angeles. It’s in a giant building wth long picnic tables shared by people. There’s a large stage with a band and an area between the stage and tables for dancing.

There’s a beer-stein holding contest and food, including sausages and baked half chicken.

Tickets are $10 on Friday and $15 on Saturday.

Alpine Village Octoberfest runs until Oct. 28.

You can view PubClub.com’s review of Alpine Village Oktoberfest here.

To purchase tickets in advance, go to: www.alpinevillagecenter.com/oktoberfest/

At Old World, it’s smaller but actually a better scene for singles. There’s a good-sized patio with beer stations, food and tables. Inside, it’s hot and sweaty with a better band and people really cutting loose on the dance floor, especially for the chicken dance. There are even conga lines.

Almost as a bonus, there’s a small bar inside where people like to escape from the frenzy taking place just outside the door.

Old World Octoberfest runs until Oct. 29.

Admission is $10 on Fridays, $15 on Saturdays,  $7 on Sundays and free on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

You can view PubClub.com’s review of Old World Oktoberfest here.

To purchase tickets in advance, go to: www.oldworld.ws