Ocean Beach News: Oktoberfest Takes Over OB!

From brats and beers to bands and contests... this Ocean Beach fall tradition also known as the OB Oktoberfest is going to be one amazing festival you will NOT want to miss! Located at the in Ocean Beach Pier parking lot on October 10, 2009, the German inspired beer fest kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the infamous Brat Trot. Other contests include the "world famous" sausage toss, a stein holding contest and the bratwurst eating contest, all with over $10,000 in cash and prizes! That's not all though... on top of all that fun will be amazing German-inspired food and music galore! Featuring two stages, the OB Oktoberfest line-up includes Way Cool Jr, Geezer, 40 Oz to Freedom, Bavarian Beer Garden Band, South Town Generals and The Styletones on the Karl Strauss Beer Garden Stage and the Bavarian Beer Garden Band and Lobster Bob on the Seaside Stage. Last, but definitely not least, enjoy your day of fun responsibly and save gas by taking the FREE shuttle bus to and from Pacific Beach. Pick-up and drop-off  will be located at 710 Beach Club on 710 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach and rides will run every 30 minutes from 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., when the festival ends. For more information, visit the OB Oktoberfest website or call the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association at (619) 224-4906. See y'all there!

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Hosts Interactive Surf and Skate Zone at the Kick Gas Festival!

On October 24, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ocean Beach Surf and Skate will host the surf and skate interactive zone with Sector 9 Skateboards at the 2nd Annual MTS Kick Gas Festival located at Qualcomm Stadium.

The zone will feature an array of healthy, environmentally friendly, sports related activities from wake boarding to hang gliding and will include a state-of-the-art mobile skate park and street course from OBSS. There will also be free open skateboard sessions and live skateboard demos from OBSS and Sector 9 professional team riders throughout the day. That's not all though! Ocean Experience Surf School will be providing the Indo Board balance training area, allowing guests to test their core strength abilities and feel first hand, what it's like to ride a wave. Lastly, the Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Sector 9 Interactive Zone will be grooving to some of San Diego's Top DJs all day long!

The MTS Kick Gas Festival is also featuring seven other Eco-friendly zones to ensure happiness for all festival participants! Headlining Sponsor, Julian Hard Cider will be hosting the adult beverage garden which will be surrounded by 91X's Sustainable Waves Solar Stages featuring live musical performances by over 20 artists such as MATISYAHU and Matt and Kim! Guests will also learn how to live Eco-friendly at the Sterling Collwood Sustainable Living Zone, experience the electrifying K1 Speed EV Autocross racing and Showstopper EV Car Show, and play games at the Go-Vavi Fun Zone. The Ocean Beach Farmers' Market Zone will host delicious treats and the Kick Gas Chef Competition with celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey of Oceanaire in San Diego! Last but definitely not least, festival goers will learn how they can make a difference in this GREEN world at the non-profit, Earth-list.com Eco Zone. 

As the West Coasts Largest Eco Party, this will be one Kick Gas time that you won't want to miss! Be sure to get your tickets today and save: pre-sale tickets are $10 and $15 at the gate. San Diego's MTS is also trying to reduce traffic and help visitors Kick Gas by offering free return trolley rides from Qualcomm Stadium!

To purchase tickets, click here and enter promo code "OBSS" to support your local surf shop! For more information about Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and Ocean Experience Surf School, please call (619) 225-0674.