Summer might be over, but the fun is only ramping up in East Village. Now jam-packed with events for the rest of the year, East Village is overflowing with things to do to kickoff the new season. This year, the East Village Association has partnered with Quartyard to bring the neighborhood the biggest celebration to date! Plus, the new East Village Artisan Market powered by Las Jefas Market will be kicking-off at the end of the month.
East Village Oktoberfest
Get ready to have the most un-beer-lievable Oktoberfest at the 7th Annual East Village Oktoberfest celebration! The East Village Association, in partnership with Quartyard, will be transforming East Village into all things Oktoberfest with a unique Latin flair on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Taking a modern spin on the popular German-themed event by adding a little Mexican flavor, this year’s Oktoberfest will be filled with endless craft beer, traditional Oktoberfest fare and tacos, live Polka music and tribute bands, a classic car show and tons of games encouraging guest interaction and maximum fun. The lively event will also highlight the history of German influence on Mexican lager, music and food.
Attendees will get the chance to sample a variety of the best lagers, ales and brews from local vendors including Duck Foot Brewing, Fall Brewing, Ketch Brewing, Karl Strauss, 3 Punk Ales, and more! But you better believe that’s not all! Attendees will also enjoy tasty traditional German and Mexican food such as the beloved soft-pretzels with beer mustard, Bavarian sausages, tacos and much more from vendors including TNT Pizza, Papalo Kitchen, El Rey Tacos a Vapor and many others.
This year, the East Village Oktoberfest is going to be bigger and better than years before as it will close off Market Street between Park Boulevard and 14th Street as well as 13th Street between Market Street and Island Avenue, allowing for more San Diegans to join in the fun. Live musical performances will be ringing along the fenced-in streets with local talent taking the stage. Performances include traditional Polka music, tribute bands and tunes with a Latin flair to get the guests moving and grooving all throughout the event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in the classic Oktoberfest apparel like lederhosen and dirndl, recreating a mini-Munich in the heart of Downtown San Diego for the evening.
East Village Oktoberfest will also feature a wide array of exciting activations and competitions including a classic lowrider car show, two stages of entertainment, stein holding competitions, a 360 photobooth and more. The celebration will be open to attendees 21+. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, ranging from $10-$25.
East Village Artisan Market
In addition, coming this September, the East Village Association will kickstart their East Village Artisan Market, in partnership with Las Jefas Markets. With a kickoff date of Saturday, Sept. 23rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the East Village Artisan Market will feature artisan goods from across San Diego and will take place every fourth Saturday of the month at the courtyard behind UCSD Park & Market and The Merian Apartments. The community is invited to stop by and shop from a variety of artisan vendors and support local talent, while strolling through the neighborhood and soaking up all East Village has to offer. We hope to see you there!
From the return of neighborhood favorite events like East Village Oktoberfest to the blossoming of new family friendly activities, it’s time to kick of the Fall season the right way in East Village.
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