Love Beer? Oktoberfest is Coming to Fairplex

Can’t get to Germany this year for Oktoberfest? No worries, the Fairplex is bringing it here starting this weekend.

Guests will have a chance to enjoy a beer, Bavarian culture and perhaps even try the Chicken Dance, organizers said through a news release.

The event will feature tribute rock bands, traditional “oom-pah” music and games and prizes, organizers said. Bands include The Rheinlanders and tribute bands including Sounds of Santana, Queen Nation and DSB (Journey).

There will be a German food buffet, organizers said.

The Okoberfest celebration runs from 6 p.m. – midnight, Fridays - Sundays Oct. 12-14, 19-21, 26-28

Fridays and Saturdays are for people ages 21 and over. Sundays are open to all ages however those 20 and younger must be accompanied by someone 21 or older.

Fairplex is at 101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona. Phone, (909) 623-3711.