Oktoberfest

Join Us at Oktoberfest Friday, September 29 – Sunday, October 1, 2023!

Get ready for a weekend of Oktoberfest festivities like no other! Flx Biergarten is the first stop on the Catalina Ale Trail and serves as the hub for the weekend’s events and musical entertainment. Then Flx your appetite for German food and friendly competition across the street, on the waterfront at Antonio's, before heading off on the Ale Trail to collect stamps around town at local venues.

What’s the Ale Trail? Participants will begin at Flx Biergarten by purchasing a 22 oz. souvenir Beer Stein, Ale Trail Passport and their first pint of beer for just $25. Participants then travel along the trail to refill their 22 oz. mug at pint price (16 oz.) at more than 15 participating venues! Full list below. 

Friday, September 29 from 3 – 10 PM

• 🍺 Steinholding Competition: Test your strength and endurance! Compete every hour at Antonio’s from 3 – 7 PM with the finalists facing off at 8 PM at Flx Biergarten. Prizes awarded to winners!
• German Food Specials: Savor the flavors of Germany at Antonio’s
• 🎶 Music from 3 - 7 PM and Bavarian Beer Garden Band from 7 - 9 PM at Flx Biergarten

Saturday, September 30 from 2 PM – 10 PM

• 🍺 Steinholding Competition: Test your strength and endurance! Compete every hour at Antonio’s from 3 PM - 7 PM with the finalists facing off at 8 PM at Flx Biergarten. Prizes awarded to winners!
• German Food Specials: Savor the flavors of Germany at Antonio’s
• 🎵 Live Entertainment: Dance the night away with the Bavarian Beer Garden Band from 3 – 5 PM and Poor Boy Yacht Club from 7 - 9 PM at Flx Biergarten

Sunday, October 1 from 10 AM – 2 PM

• German Food Specials: Savor the flavors of Germany from 10 AM - 4 PM at Antonio’s
• 🎶 Music: Continue the musical journey from 12 PM – 2 PM at Flx Biergarten

Oktoberfest promises a fun weekend filled with delicious food, fantastic music, exciting competitions, and more. Gather your friends for an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration. 

Buy your Catalina Ale Trail Passport and Beer Stein at Flx Biergarten. All events are 21+.

🍻 Prost! 🍻

Stay For the Weekend
View our lodging options so you can enjoy the Catalina Ale Trail all weekend in Avalon!

Catalina Ale Trail Participating Venues:
Antonio's
Avalon Grille
Bluewater Avalon
Café Metropole
Cantina Café
Catalina Island Brew House
Coyote Joe's
El Galleon
Erics on the Pier
Flx Biergarten
Luau Larry's
Maggies Blue Rose
Mi Casita
NDMK Fish House
The Lobster Trap
Top Side by Ndmk

Read our blog about How To Oktoberfest!