Food & Bier

What would a German festival be without German beer, bratwursts, sauerkraut, and apple strudel? It would not be very authentic! We pride ourselves on being one of the most authentic Oktoberfests in the United States. To that end, we use German Butchers, Bakers and Beer Makers! So bring your appetite and prepare to feast on German food and enjoy some of the very same beer that the folks in Germany relish.

At the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest all food and beer transactions are done with tickets. We have four ticket windows conveniently located throughout the building to serve you. Two ticket locations except both cash and credit cards.  You can buy beer, wine, food tickets or Burgermeister Bucks that can be used for all German food, Cafe Americana food, both non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.  The Burgermeister Bucks will be sold singly or in books of $50.00.   So before you ‘saddle up’ to the bar or feast on that German meal, head to a ticket window and purchase the appropriate tickets!  NEW This Year – Pre-purchase your Burgermeister Bucks on line before coming to Oktoberfest and walk in and enjoy the party without worrying about getting tickets.

Bitte ein Bier! (Another beer please!)

Three men2011 Bier Offerings:  The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest will proudly be pouring:

  • Warsteiner Pilsner
  • Warsteiner Dunkel
  • Warsteiner Oktoberfest
  • King Ludwig Hefeweisen
  • Budweiser
  • Bud Light
  • Amber Bock
  • Landshark
  • Shock Top
  • Shock Top Pumpkin
  • Shock Top Rasberry
  • O’Doul’s
  • Merlot
  • Chardonnay
  • White Zinfindel
  • Reisling

O’Doul’s Complimentary Shuttle:

If you’ve had a little too much Oktoberfest fun, leave the driving to us and catch a ride home on the O’Doul’s Shuttle. The complimentary shuttle begins running at 6:00 p.m. every Saturday evening and will take you anywhere in the Big Bear Valley. It’s door-to-door service.

Please note: the O’Doul’s Shuttle is a service to take you home. The shuttle will not stop at another bar and/or retail location.

Warsteiner Gold logoAnheuser-Busch InBev

Bartender

Designated Drivers Program:

As always, we encourage you to have fun and enjoy Oktoberfest, but we ask that you do not drink and drive.  ‘Designated Driver Pitstops’ provide unlimited complimentary sodas, coffee, and bottled water during your Oktoberfest visit. Simply let anyone of our Gaudi Truppe (waitresses) or food and beverage staff know that you are the designated driver. They will provide you with an I.D. bracelet.

The Food:

You’ll find a German feast fit for King Ludwig himself at the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, and when the mountain air stirs up the appetite, we have a variety of speciality items to tempt your taste buds.

German Meals            $10.00
German meals include a side of Sauerkraut, a side of German Potato Salad, a pretzel dinner roll and an entree of your choice:

  • Bratwurst
  • Knockwurst
  • Polish Sausage
  • Oven Baked Chicken Half
  • Roast Beef

Beer stand

Schweine Braten Dinner        $10.00
Pork Roast made the German way, simmered in a variety of vegetables and wine gravy.  Served with a bavarian dumplings and sauerkraut.

German Sausage Sandwich        $8.00
A meal in itself, the German Sausage Sandwich includes choice of Bratwurst, Knockwurst or Polish Sausage on a Pretzel bun with a slice of German dill pickle topped with a healthy portion of sauerkraut.

Bavarian Dumplings        $5.00
Made from an old Bavarian recipe, these dumplings come smothered in gravy and are as original as they get.

Apple Strudel        $7.00
Served with a creamy warm vanilla sauce, a piece of Apple Strudel makes the perfect dessert.

Cafe Americana

If a German meal isn’t for you, don’t worry! Check out ‘Cafe Americana’, located at the Outdoor Beer Garden. Cafe Americana features:

  • Grilled 1/2 lb. Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
  • Veggie Burgers
  • Monster Nachos
  • Chicken Strips
  • Chili
  • Chili Cheese Fries
  • Cheese Fries
  • Fries
  • Onion Rings

JarsBeer and Snack Food:

  • Landjager
  • Pickled Eggs
  • Pickled Ham Hocks
  • Pretzels
  • German Pickles

Budenstrasse Festival Treats:
Throughout the Budenstrasse (Avenue of Booths) you’ll find a variety of tasty carnival treats including Roasted Almonds, Italian Ice, Cotton Candy, Kettle Korn, Roasted Corn, and homemade fudge.