The Carlsbad Oktoberfest Fall Festival, in its 41st year, is currently entertaining guests with an immersive German cultural experience suitable for all ages. Nestled amid the warmth of Southern California, the festival manages to encapsulate the spirit of this popular autumn tradition.

Guests entering the festival grounds will be greeted by the aroma of traditional German cuisine from Tip Top Meats and the sounds of lively German music. The Bier Garten, a quintessential part of Oktoberfest, is set to feature an array of beers and wines, including an Oktoberfest brew, as per Visit Carlsbad.

According to the Carlsbad Rotary Clubs' Oktoberfest, starting at noon, the Kids Zone springs to life, offering numerous child-friendly activities, while the Oktoberfest DJ enhances the festival atmosphere with their music until 4 p.m. The festival also hosts several enjoyable contests such as the Chicken Dance-Off and Yodeling Competition at 1 p.m., offering attendees a chance to impress others with their dance and yodeling skills.

Likewise, at 2:30 pm begins the Wiener Toss Contest, a hilarious event that invites pairs of contestants to compete against time and distance in a sausage tossing challenge without dropping or breaking the sausage.

The Oktoberfest Royalty Prizes is the event that follows at 3 p.m., welcoming festival-goers to showcase their best dirndls and lederhosen and vie for the titles of Oktoberfest King and Queen. In the afternoon, at 4 p.m., the event schedule features an Interfaith Speaks session, injecting a thought-provoking segment into the festival timetable.

Further adding to the festive environment, the Beergarden Band, Haselnuss, takes the stage at 4 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. The evening schedule includes speeches and recognitions, like the special presentation for Jimmy Ukegawa and Big John's Family at 5:40 p.m., post the National Anthem, and the Mayor's introduction remarks at 5:25 p.m.

The evening does not conclude there, as it has Women's (6 pm) and Men's (7 pm) Stein-holding Competitions lined up. These competitions challenge contestants to hold out a water-filled beer stein in front of them for the longest time possible.

An Opportunity Drawing at 7:30 p.m. concludes the day's festivities. At the same time, guests will be hoping their preferred beverages haven't run out, as warned by the organizers.

The Carlsbad Oktoberfest Fall Festival encourages visitors to carpool or bike to the venue, providing secure spaces for bicycle storage. Car parking is free, while entry into the Strawberry Fields is not included in the entry fee and requires a separate $10 payment. Attendees under 21 are permitted in the Beer Garden under adult supervision but can't partake in alcohol consumption.