October 10 to 12 Oktoberfest in San Javer

The Mar Menor town is hosting a weekend of live music with German beer and food

The annual Oktoberfest makes a welcome return to San Javier over the holiday weekend of October 10 to 12, bringing with it a series of live musical performance as well as the renowned typical German beer and food which has proved so popular in recent years.

Time to dig out the old Lederhosen and Dirndl as the municipal marquee opens at the Recinto Ferial to the public on October 10 from 20.00 to 2.00 with the official opening ceremony at 21.00, and then on Saturday 11^th from 12.00 to 2.00 and on Sunday 13^th from 12.00 to 19.00. Throughout the three days the area will be transformed with the Oktoberfest tents typically found at the world-renowned festival in Munich, recreating a Bavarian atmosphere with themed costumes, live music, a German 'biergarten' (beer garden), and gastronomy.

Gluten-free and non-alcoholic beers are also available, while among the food are various types of German sausages, roast chicken and hamburgers.

All proceeds from the festival are donated to charity, and the live music scheduled is as follows: 

Friday October 10 (open 20.00 to 02.00)

23.00: Pop and rock music from Los Vinilos.

Saturday October 11 (open 12.00 to 2.00)

13.00: Flamenco show with the Escuela Jesús Quiles

16.00: The Apparatus Band (pop rock)

18.00: Kar P Diem (more pop rock)

22.30: La Calle (pop rock)

Sunday October 12 (open 12.00 to 19.00)

13.00: Antonio Mico (flamenco and rumba)

16.00: Conecta 2 (pop rock)

For more local information visit the tourist offices of San Javier or go to the home page of San Javier Today.