Beer, bratwurst and dachshund races: Oktoberfest taps into the party spirit

Oktoberfest got into full swing Sunday at Old World in Huntington Beach as the German restaurant presented its Oktoberfest Parade at the Bella Terra shopping center.

At the end of the parade at Old World’s Festival Hall, the first tap was inserted into the first keg to mark the official opening of Oktoberfest.

Old World’s 37th annual celebration of the German tradition continues Wednesdays through Sundays through Nov. 2.

--Rob Vardon

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IF YOU GO

What: Oktoberfest

Where: Old World, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach

When:

• 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, with German bands, food trucks and beer tasting (guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by parents)

• 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with bands and beer contests (open only to guests 21 and older)

• 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays, featuring Kinderfest, with Oktoberfest-related children’s activities, plus dachshund races from 3 to 4 p.m. (all ages)

Cost: Free on Wednesdays and Thursdays; $20 on Fridays and Saturdays; $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-12 on Sundays (5 and younger free)

Information: 714-895-8020, www.oldworld.ws