CARLSBAD – The Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest returns for its 31st year on Oct. 5, noon to 10 p.m. at Holiday Park in Carlsbad. The free event will feature German food, beer, live music, yodeling contests...

ENCINITAS – The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce hosts the 18th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real. About 200 vendors will be on hand, along...