Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Oktoberfest at Fairplex

    2.8 (93 reviews)
    Closed Closed

    Oktoberfest at Fairplex Festivals Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Oktoberfest at Fairplex

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    terrible security. power tripping per usual. there's a way you should be talking to the people!!!! i'm drunk but not that drunk mf

    Bratwurst
    Diana H.

    October 19, 2013 After a long day at the beach in Venice, my bf and his friends were ready to get their drink on at the fest. Me, how has never been to one, was excited to see what's in store. Most importantly, all I care about was the food. We got there at 9:10pm and left at about a few minutes past midnight. Once we got there, we paid the $10 parking fee, hiked all the way up to the tram, and rode it for a mere fifteen seconds to the entrance. At the entrance, this is the part I was pissed at....was that apparently, you have to get your ticket at another line in order to get into the line to get in. What? Where is that sign that says that...I would have thought that the long line was for the tickets and to get in. Well, anyways. Don't want to ruin my first experience too early in the night. After we got in, we had to stand in another line for our beer. I'm not a beer person, but since i'm participating in this event, mind as well do it. So, stood in line for about 10-12 minutes with only six people ahead of me, I had to decide what beer I wanted. I'm not going for the Orange beer just because it's orange flavored. So, I ended up with the Oktoberfest beer. Beer was cold, but chilled to crisp perfection, but oh well. The first beer cost me a pretty $20, but I got two, so It cost me a pretty $40. Now, I don't know how to drink beer, but i'm pretty sure you don't drink the foam. I didn't know how to get rid of it, so I blew the foam to the sides, but ended up drinking it anyway. As we got our beers, I, yes I, proceeded to the food line! Yes my YELPERS, i'm doing this for you and for my tummy. I ordered the Bratwurst and it was magnificent. It was as if the heavens had lifted my tummy spirits and GOBBLED the dang thing down in a matter of minutes. The bread was thick as heck. The meat was small becuase on my first massive bite, I didn't get a sliver of the meat in my mouth. SAD. But the grilled veggies were awesome. And, my yelpers, don't drink and drive!

    Plastic steins
    Alex Z.

    My girlfriend and I had been seeing a ton of content from Oktoberfest on social media. For some reason we just assumed this was the only Oktoberfest in the greater Los Angeles area. We were wrong and we think we might of stumbled upon the least enticing of all. We showed up a litttle early. Right at the get go they get you for Parking at $15 dollars. And cover is a near $10 Right around 8:30. The entrance leads to the first room that is very well lit with a ton of benches lined up and a huge stage for a band. There is two bars inside that both have the same 3 beers. The beers are priced at $22 for a beer and (plastic) and $12 dollars a refill. They had a lager, a hefe, and and Oktoberfest option. Thy also also offer Stella wine single bottles for $10 The next room is the "nightclub" all I have to say is that the second I stepped in that room I felt like it was my highchool homecoming dance all over again. The playlist matched as well. Lastly they have some tables with food trucks lined up outside. And another live band playing outside. Maybe it's just not what we were expecting but the two of us were headed home around 10:00

    Omar F.

    I've attended this event for 3 years in a row. This event is beyond fun. The selection of Octoberfest beers are great and most importantly taste great. What puts this event far above the other Octoberfest locations is that this venue offers live cover band music. So if you're not into polka music walk outside and listen to the rock cover bands or the indoor type of club music dance floor now being offered. This venue has something for everyone. I do highly recommend you bring a designated driver or Uber just to be on the safe side, the beers are strong and will sneak up on you especially if you take down some Jager shots!

    Tania J.

    As a beer aficionado I love me a good beer festival...whether it be an Oktoberfest or an event held in park/hangar/fairground I know I'll enjoy it if I plan it accordingly. This being said I know I'm going to enjoy myself if I do things right...and beer festivals are never cheap so I knew I was going to spend a pretty penny. Bought me the groupon for $32...redeemed it online...printed out my 4 vouchers (2 for entrance, 2 for stein & 32 oz beer combo) since it was my first time attending I went on the website and I knew that there'd be no stein refills...common sense also dictated that the steins would be plastic because...come on...glass & crowds of drinkers is rarely...if ever a good idea. Parking was $15 common sense also dictated that events held in fairgrounds rarely accepted debit/credit cards so I had cash money on hand. Now the general consensus of all the negative review is that people showed up late and were upset over the crowds, long lines, and beer getting cut off...I showed up at 5:30 (cause my beer drinking was not about to be ruined by the crowds of ruffians) I redeemed my vouchers with no problem since there was a short line....my printout sucked but the guy scanning them just ushered my group in and requested he keep the print outs. After redeeming the stein/beer vouchers you get orange tickets to turn in at any of the many beer stations...which had very short lines ....again because I got there early... The hall had a traditional polka band playing and seating was plentiful...I strategically seated myself right in front of a beer station. I wasn't in the mood for traditional "German"food...so king taco it was. Security was plentiful...come 9pm the place was packed...lines were long but I was already 4 32oz beers deep and glad I had found seating early in the night because it was packed everywhere... Moral of the story...it's expensive...so drink 2 or 3 before you get there (responsibly of course) be prepared to spend money, and most importantly...get there early!!!

    Oktoberfest 2014!
    Danny L.

    Beer drinkers rejoice! The Fairplex Oktoberfest is here! This event is from Friday to Sunday during the last few weeks of October. Friday and Saturday is only for 21+ and on Sunday you can bring the kids. The price is fairly reasonable: $10 parking $5 admission $20 for 32oz plastic stein and first fill $13 for refills ~$8 for sausages ~$7 for a large pretzel The venue is separated into two sections. The tent/mess hall is meant to be more like a traditional Oktoberfest. There are long tables (like in Harry Potter :p), a German band, and beer chugging contests. Outside is an Americanized Oktoberfest. There is a cover band playing, carnival games, and food. The food is average at best. I ordered the bratwurst on a pretzel bun and a large soft pretzel. The bratwurst was really good, it was warm, juicy and filled with spices. The bun and "soft" pretzel on the other hand were horrible. There was no flavor whatsoever and it was stiff and cold. The organizers of the Fairplex Oktoberfest is just asking for trouble. There is no water available so people can't even sober up. To add fuel to the fire, they also serve Jägermeister shots! The crowd really kept to themselves so you don't get to experience what you see in the movies. I must say I was disappointed, but overall I had fun! Definitely will be back next year!

    Andre W.

    Horrible. Absolute trash. Don't waste your time people. Steins are expensive af paying 20 bucks for a full stein that you can keep but who cares honestly cause its a cheap plastic stein not that much significance to it. The lines are long af and you would think at a oktoberfest there would be plenty of beer and stands to go around but every damn stand is packed to the max. The food is actually reasonably priced but its not great and very gimmicky. The wait for the food is ridiculous because they dont have a great system for picking up your order. They just yell your number and you can't hear anything because there is line forming for the pickup station so people in the back won't hear shit or are too drunk to pay attention so the line just piles up. They should just give you the food right after you order because the food doesn't take that long. Its just cheap beer food that only tastes good cause you're drunk. Shit is actually fucking horrible. The place is packed with drunks. The beer is regular beer you can get anywhere and they even have king taco here. Like wtf? Its honestly a joke at how "german-y" they try to make it with the music and the dressed up people but honestly its pure poverty. Shit is whack. Dunno why I even went.

    Orange wheat and lager!
    Henedine J.

    Omg so fun!! I don't understand the 3 Stars!! I really had so much fun maybe it was my low expectations but really all the beers were bomb!! I spent 170 dollars for 4 people food and drinks. Pretty affordable! I highly recommend this experience. The band was pretty good too for 5 dollar admission. Honestly, everyone here is just looking for fun!! Super safe. There's like so much cops everywhere but it's like who cares!! Cos the cops are pretty chill as long as you're not trying to make trouble! I really had fun. Hands down! People gotta go here

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karen C.
    855
    1097
    3711

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Val G.
    507
    1191
    2298

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marcus J.
    110
    63
    25

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of K M.
    0
    25
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Renee K.
    967
    92
    110

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    13 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Cool event! Was worth the cover charge and the food/beer were delicious! Will definitely come back with the familia.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Half ass garbage. Terrible band, no games,no German food, boring waste of money. Do not go

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 0
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandra V.
    66
    74
    120

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Henedine J.
    677
    102
    654

    11 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of K B.
    0
    33
    0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Victoria C.
    17
    228
    184

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tawny V.
    2172
    1274
    11408

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ada J.
    1589
    697
    4039

    11 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jessica J.
    600
    92
    12

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nadia M.
    155
    105
    72

    12 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Laura E.
    35
    27
    19

    13 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gary L.
    243
    149
    294

    14 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Justin D.
    40
    95
    102

    12 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A R.
    10
    87
    238

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pedro F.
    38
    461
    287

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Ask the Community - Oktoberfest at Fairplex

    Anyone know if they play the Dodger games here?

    They did a couple of weeks ago when I was there. They had a section outside with two big screens.

    Does anyone know any promo codes for their tickets on their Pomona Fairplex website?

    Groupon has an offer of 24 which includes a beer. That's all I've seen

    View All 5 Questions

    Review Highlights - Oktoberfest at Fairplex

    ( no issue finding parking and taking 30-45 mins to find one space like in Alpine Village) they take credit cards everywhere.

    Mentioned in 11 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Festivals 4,702 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Los Angeles County Fair - Dalmatian

    Los Angeles County Fair

    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Another year, another trek to the Pomona Fairgrounds for the L.A. County Fair! This was our 8th…read moretime at the fair so I think it's safe to say we're pros at this by now! Always pay for your tickets and parking ahead of time for cheaper prices. If you're not into the games, always enter the fair by the Plaza De Las Americas - easy access to restrooms before you start your day, and King Taco always hits the spot if you want to grab a quick bite! For the 2026 fair, we were adventurous and saw a concert (actually two for the price of one) - Banda El Recodo and Banda Los Recoditos. All the years we've been here, we never saw a concert until now. If you get the opportunity, definitely check it out! Our seats were Section SS4 in Row S, so it was in the first section right in front of the stage. The chairs are tied together, so when seated everyone is elbow-to-elbow (not the most comfortable), but most people stand during the concert anyways so it wasn't too bad. There's a cheaper standing zone a little further away if you don't want to sit and there's bleachers all the way in the back if you really want some space. Honestly, no matter where you are, the music is going to be bumping and you'll see the artists on the big screens anyways. Since concert tickets include free admission to the fair, we went early to check out the usual sights. The Culture of the Low and the Slow is always a must to see lowriders and fantastic car art. They even offer a retro portrait photo booth this year (very fun)! The exhibit halls all offer different things and vendors. We like that they have a Big Free Little Library, so if you're a bookworm like myself it's worth giving it a look to see if there's any free book you want to take home. If you're feeling nostalgic, there's a Retro Row Exhibit that features KITT from Knight Rider, the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future, and photo-ops (like a classic Pizza Hut, a video-store, an 80s bedroom, and more). Skate-R-Cade is also back, so if you want to play some arcade games or skate around on roller skates, this is the spot to look for! It wouldn't be the L.A. County Fair without ridiculous gluttonous food to clog your arteries with! This year we had a burrito and tacos from King Taco (the sauces are guaranteed to clean your sinuses), strawberry funnel cake from Funnel of Love (absolutely huge), fried zucchini and a buffalo chicken mac & cheese cone from Chicken Charlie's (personal favorite). A good number of vendors are part of the $10 value menu, so keep an eye out for those items if you want to get your grub on for cheap. The Longboard Bard & Lounge is bumping every night, so this is the spot if you want to have a few drinks and dance. Overall the 2026 L.A. County Fair is a good time and there's something for everyone here. Get your walking shoes on, use sunscreen, hydrate, and have fun!

    I haven't been to one of the fairs in years, so it was a nice to see how it is now. We went on a…read morecloudy Sunday and I have to admit it was nice to not be sweltering under the sun. The experience is exactly what I remembered when I last attended one 10ish years ago, but it does feel smaller than before. In any case, it's a fun place to go with your family (like I did this time around) or a date with your special someone. Many carnival games and rides for all ages, bbq and deep fried foods that fairs have been famous for (a lot of food items with pickles?), petting zoos, animal interactions, pig races, and a bunch of shopping stalls. One thing that really bothered me was how some of the sales people at the stalls go over line to get you into their stalls. I was stopped numerous times by sneakers cleaning people who wanted to demo and sell me their products. I was ok with them trying to get my attention, what I wasn't ok with was one of the stalls had one guy who came out to me while i was standing in the middle of an aisle and sprayed my 2nd time worn Balenciaga tracks without permission. They are new, I don't need you spraying chemicals and scrubbing on my new shoes! Now I had to stand in his station to clean off that one shoe. Once he was done cleaning that one shoe, he tried to point out the difference compared to my other one... they looked exactly the same after his product dried off 20 seconds later. I was quite annoyed. Except for the above moment, the rest of the day was pretty cool. I had a $22 funnel cake that was the size of a small pizza, and I was pretty good. I couldn't finish it (not even sure two people can), but it tasted like strawberry and custard donuts.

    Photos
    Los Angeles County Fair - Citrus groves across from Big Red Barn

    Citrus groves across from Big Red Barn

    Los Angeles County Fair - 2026 Fair - Banda Los Recoditos Concert

    2026 Fair - Banda Los Recoditos Concert

    Los Angeles County Fair - Vendor selling stuffed animal plush toys near agricultural demonstration and exhibit area

    See all

    Vendor selling stuffed animal plush toys near agricultural demonstration and exhibit area

    Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival - Pumpkin Field

    Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival

    3.5(234 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $

    This place totally exceeded my expectations! The Cal Poly Pumpkin Festival is huge - way bigger…read morethan I thought it would be. There's something for everyone: a giant pumpkin patch, gorgeous sunflower fields, a fun petting farm, and tons of great food and activities. The sunflower fields were one of my favorite part -- absolutely beautiful and perfect for photos. The petting farm was such a cute touch too (the sheep definitely stole the show). You can tell the students really put their heart into making the whole event feel welcoming and organized. We also stopped by the Farm Store on our way out and stocked up on fresh produce, wine (they grow their own grapes!), and some amazing pumpkin bread.

    Attended CCP Pumpkin patch festival this year and had a good experience on the day of my visit…read more Upon entering the main entrance, there were signs for the Pumpkin patch/Corn maze/ Petting zoo/ Sunflower area, and a scheduled list of small business vendors participating in the CCP vegetable garden. Got there when the event first open, crowd was too massive and was able to take some really great pictures in the Pumpkin area. The petting zoo was really fun- Goats and herds of sheep were walking around the petting area awaiting to be fed (really liked the cleaning station near the exit for easy hand washing), animals were really mellow- which created a fun environment for kids. Agreed with some reviews; the entrance fee is a bit pricey, though I did enjoy this festival

    Photos
    Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival - Sunflowers

    Sunflowers

    Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival - Kids Corn Maze

    Kids Corn Maze

    Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival

    See all

    Asian American Expo - Dried fruit sample

    Asian American Expo

    3.9(114 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Asian American Expo was an event that I've bookmarked but finally gave it a try in 2026. This…read morebecame one of my favorite expos in SoCal. For parking, it was an easy process going from the gate and getting funneled to available spots. They take American Express at the gate. Be prepared to remember where your car is parked because it could feel like a maze later. For food, there were a lot of options all around the venue. There were so many options but my girlfriend and I could only try a handful. There was a good variety of items and we specifically got to try the following: matcha latte, pork belly tacos, tiramisu parfait, pizza taiyaki, and ube banana pudding. We saw online that there was a program. But honestly this wasn't something we focused on. Most of our time was spent browsing the different halls that consisted of different vendors, food vendors, kpop, artwork, anime, etc. The only drawback was we were not able to get a full preview of what vendors were attending. However, we were able to get by with some of the ones highlighted on their instagram and discovered by walking around. We spent about 3.5 hours here. A lot of vendors accepted American Express. Looking forward to coming back here again!

    The general exhibits were very good. Samples were plentiful and prizes to be won were fun. The…read morefood exhibits were a definite hit. You can refine what ramen you desired most. My wife spun a wheel and won a free facial. Was it free? She loved it so much, we purchased two facials and other cosmetic specials. Several food trucks to feed the hungry. We got there at 10am so we weren't very hungry. It smelled tempting though. Half of the exhibition were filled with anime and card shows. A great place for those who are interested. Parking was good once you got in. They only took credit cards, so this took time to get in.

    Photos
    Asian American Expo - Props for Cosplay

    Props for Cosplay

    Asian American Expo
    Asian American Expo - Wukong

    See all

    Wukong

    Oktoberfest at Fairplex - festivals - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...