<p><em></p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Weymouth, England</p><p><strong>When:</strong> Oct. 7-8</p><p>It's not Germany, but Weymouth, England is a lot closer than Nashville. Plus, it's home to a two-day fall beer festival featuring 70 different casks of "real ale" and a dozen different local ciders.</p><p>This year's <a href="http://www.camrawdorset.org.uk/Octoberfest.htm">Weymouth Octoberfest</a> takes place Oct. 7 and 8 with tickets costing just over $6.</p><p>[READMORE] <strong>READ MORE: <a href="http://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/must-hit-beer-festivals-to-visit-this-fall.html">Must-Hit Beer Festivals To Visit This Fall</a></strong> [/READMORE]</p><p>"Our featured brewer this year is the local and highly acclaimed Cerne Abbas Brewery," said <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1769318703319245/">Dave Harris</a>, chairman of the West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, which is organizing the festival. "We look forward to our guests being able to chat with them and sample their ales and many others during the festival."</p><p>"All this, as always, against the stunning backdrop of Weymouth Bay just outside the picture windows."</p><p><strong>Dana Point Oktoberfest</strong></p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wCdu0AianJs" width="560">##</iframe></p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Dana Point, California</p><p><strong>When:</strong> Oct. 15</p><p>Scheduled for Oct. 15 at Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point, California (one hour southeast of Los Angeles), the 2016 <a href="http://www.danapointoktoberfest.com/">Dana Point Oktoberfest</a> is a seven-hour celebration of German beer, food and culture.</p><p>Activities include dancing (lots and lots of dancing), a sausage toss, musical chairs and both a men's and women's sauerkraut eating contest. </p><p>[READMORE] <strong>READ MORE: <a href="http://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/4-fall-attractions-you-must-visit-in-2016.html">4 Fall Attractions You Must Visit in 2016</a></strong> [/READMORE]</p><p>A variety of beer and wine will be available as well as a slew of traditional European foods, including bratwurst, pretzels, goulash and coleslaw.</p><p><strong>Richmond Oktoberfest</strong></p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CA2dwO-Y7Ho" width="560">##</iframe></p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Richmond, Virginia</p><p><strong>When:</strong> Oct. 21-22</p><p>Perhaps one of the most authentic Oktoberfest experiences in the U.S., the 48th annual <a href="http://www.richmondoktoberfestinc.com/ricoktober.shtml">Richmond Oktoberfest</a> promises to deliver again this year.</p><p>The two-day event draws as many as 5,000 people and is held inside the Old Dominion Building at Richmond International Raceway where visitors can sit, stand and dance with the entire family. A plethora of German foods are complemented by countless beer and wine options and tickets cost just $12 in advance ($15 at the door and children age 15 and under get in free).</p><p>Attendees can also shop for souvenirs and merchandise. </p>
For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.
Topics From This Article to Explore
