Oktoberfest

Frothy German beer, festive brass bands and dachsund races — what's not to love about Oktoberfest? California travel expert Veronica Hill of http://www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com tours the Old World Oktoberfest in this episode of "California Travel Tips."

The history of Oktoberfest dates back to 1810 in Munich, Bavaria, when King Ludwig the First married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Today the Munich Oktoberfest draws more than 6 million people a year.

Old World Huntington Beach offers an authentic German Oktoberfest in California.

This charming village, built in 1978, mimics a real Bavarian town with cobblestone streets, beautiful murals, European markets, and plenty of authentic German food. You can even go downstairs into a German-style Rathskeller and enjoy real German beers such as Spaten, Bitburger or Warsteiner.

Though its open year round, Old World really comes alive during Oktoberfest, held annually in September and October.

You cant help but get caught up in the fun as party goers dance to Oktoberfest music and Oktoberfest girls pass out delightful liqueurs from the Old Country.

My favorite part? The dachsund races, featuring the fastest wiener dogs in the Southland, and the old-fashioned contortionist show featuring two 70-year-old sisters straight from Germany.

Following the show, stroll through the village where you can shop for handmade garden gnomes, try on some Oktoberfest costumes or shop at an authentic German market.

At Old World German Restaurant & Bakery, you can fuel up on Oktoberfest food like German potato salad, sauerkraut and bratwurst served with their soft German Farmers Rye.

Just dont leave without trying one of their delicious Berliners, a soft and chewy donut stuffed with cherry filling. Theyre absolutely incredible!

Old World Huntington Beach
(714) 898-5111
7561 Center Ave. Huntington Beach
www.OldWorld.ws

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[heidicostumes]

This is so much fun

[CaliforniaTravelTips]

@heidicostumes We always enjoy it every fall!

[Monkeyboymug]

Go to Germany and experience the real deal.

[CaliforniaTravelTips]

@Monkeyboymug Wish I could!

[lizwisler11]

@12valvepower1 i do too :)

[12valvepower1]

what about boxer dogs. i have one

[windstorm1000]

One more thing--you probably won't find the 'dachsund races' at the Oktoberfest in Germany. Distinctively fun Amercan/German event

[windstorm1000]

I wanna go NOW--grew up with much of thisfood in WI where I grew up--what a pleasant surprise to see the german village in surf city usa!!! Next best thing to being over the pond---and lots cheaper travel wise.

[CaliforniaTravelTips]

@Nogger86Germany Thanks! Glad you are enjoying yourself. Let me know if I can help with any travel tips!

[Nogger86Germany]

@CaliforniaTravelTips

I am sure he was just trying to use some German he picked up somewhere (apparently in a Computer Game)

By the way: You truly live in one of the most beautiful spots on this Earth- and i have been to quite a few!

I am so enjoying my stay!

Lucky You!

[CaliforniaTravelTips]

@Nogger86Germany Wow, I guess he was being rude then. Well thanks for your kind comment. Have a great Oktoberfest! Cheers, Veronica

[Nogger86Germany]

@CaliforniaTravelTips

I guess, what he is trying to say is: "Danke, Dummkopf", which literaly means: "Thank you, Jerk!"

Thank you for the Videos by the way. I am sure they will help me in September! Cheers!