Fall Beer & Community Guide
SCV Oktoberfest 2026: Where to Raise a Stein
From the SENSES Oktoberfest block party on Main Street to Pococktoberfest, Luketoberfest, and the Greater Pacific Oktoberfest evenings, the Santa Clarita Valley knows how to welcome autumn. Here is Sam Silver's complete Oktoberfest lineup for 2026.
September 4, 2026 Sam Silver 5 min read
“Oktoberfest in SCV is not one event, it is a whole season. The city throws the SENSES block party on Main Street, our local breweries roll out their own celebrations, and even Hyatt Regency gets in on it. Whether you are after a stein-holding contest or a Bavarian pretzel at a beer garden, there is a night for you this fall.”
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SENSES Block Party: Oktoberfest
Thursday, September 17 · 7-10 PM · Main Street, Old Town Newhall
The SENSES Block Party is the City of Santa Clarita's monthly themed celebration on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, and the Oktoberfest edition is its closing night of the 2026 season. Think traditional German-inspired fun dropped into the heart of SCV's most walkable neighborhood.
The night is built around crowd-pleasing contests, including stein-holding and barrel-rolling challenges, alongside the usual SENSES mix of live music, themed activities, food trucks, and adult beverages. It is free, family-friendly for the earlier part of the evening, and it turns Main Street between Market and Sixth Street into an open-air festival.
Sam's tip: This is the season finale of the 2026 SENSES series, so locals show up. Head to Main Street early to grab a spot near the stage, and bring cash for the food trucks.
At a Glance
Date & Time
Thu, Sep 17 · 7-10 PM
Location
Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Highlights
Stein-holding & barrel-rolling contests, live music, food trucks
Cost
Free admission
Brewery Celebrations
SCV Brewery Oktoberfests
The valley's craft breweries throw their own fall parties. Free admission at the taprooms makes these an easy, low-key way to celebrate.
Pococktoberfest
Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20 · Pocock Brewing, Valencia
Pocock Brewing Company, one of SCV's original craft breweries, hosts its annual fall celebration in its beloved outdoor beer garden. Expect a full day of live music, an expanded beer garden, and German-style food including sausages, huge Bavarian pretzels, and pizza. Admission is free, and it is dog-friendly, just like a regular Pocock weekend.
Luketoberfest
Sat, Sep 26 · Lucky Luke Brewing
Lucky Luke Brewing in Valencia hosts Luketoberfest, a day of beer releases, food specials, and live music. The brewery rewards guests who dress in theme with a raffle entry, so dig out your lederhosen or dirndl. It is a great way to round out the last Saturday of September with SCV's bold-flavor taproom.
Greater Pacific Oktoberfest Dinners
Thursdays, Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22 · Hyatt Regency Valencia
If you want a sit-down Oktoberfest, the Greater Pacific Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Valencia hosts themed dinner evenings on four Thursdays in October. A full German-inspired menu in an upscale setting makes this a nice date-night take on the season, and it pairs well with the Hyatt's live entertainment lineup. Reservations are recommended as the themed nights fill up.
Plan the Season
How to Do Oktoberfest in SCV
Stack Your Weekends
The season runs from mid-September through late October, so there is no need to choose just one. Catch SENSES Oktoberfest on Sep 17, Pococktoberfest Sep 19-20, and Luketoberfest Sep 26, then enjoy the Greater Pacific dinners all October long.
Go Local, Go Early
These are all independent, community-run celebrations at local breweries and Main Street. Arrive early, support the food trucks, and say hi to your neighbors. That is what fall in SCV is really about.
Thinking of Moving to SCV?
Events like this are exactly why people love calling the Santa Clarita Valley home. Sam Silver has helped families find their place in Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, and beyond for 22 years. Reach out anytime to talk about what the valley could look like for you.
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