Belgian Waffle Works and Lake Arrowhead Village--great places to enjoy German beer!

With the chill of winter in the air, thoughts turn to falling leaves, warm cozy sweaters and giant steins of beer. It’s Oktoberfest time! For Southern California residents, the perfect local Oktoberfest setting is the pine-covered mountains surrounding the Lake Arrowhead Village.

Oktoberfest began in the early 1800’s when Crown Prince Ludwig wanted to celebrate his nuptials with some festivities. Beer and horse racing entertainment were provided for the masses, and Oktoberfest was born. Here are some more details about the festive event:

• A16 to 18-day long beer festival held annually in Munich.
• German food is a cornerstone of the festival, and of course the main attraction is beer that brewed in an established Munich-located brewery.
• More than 7,100,000 liters of beer are served every year.
• Nearly 70,000 pork knuckles dishes are ordered!

Lake Arrowhead’s Oktoberfest is a decades’ long tradition. This year’s festival began in late September and will continue every weekend through October 29^th.

• Games for young and old are available. For example—beer-filled Stein holding contests for the grownups and apple bobbing for youngsters.
• Free shows run from noon until 4 p.m. every day of the festival.

Who wants to polka? You certainly cannot have great beer and food without some dancing. Enjoy some traditional music and lederhosen-clad performers in Lake Arrowhead Village with Mal Jaeger & the Edelweiss Band on October 22^nd and 23^rd and Bavarian Holiday on October 8^th, 9^th, 15^th, 16^th, and 29^th.

Belgian Waffle Works in Lake Arrowhead offers a variety of libations to help you celebrate Oktoberfest in grand style. Since we are open 7 days a week, weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and weekends from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. You won’t have to wait until the weekend to enjoy great beers. In September and October, as well as the rest of the year, all of the usual domestic beers are available as well as several craft beers, including Beck Dark Beer and a full lineup of brews from Hangar 24 Brewery. We also feature a Northern Germany-inspired Alt-Bier, IPA and a delicious Orange Wheat. Hanger 24 is located only 30 miles down the hill from Lake Arrowhead in Redlands, California. We also carry Ritzman Riesling & Gewurztraminer wines from Germany. Stop by dockside at BWW for a “Beer Brat” served on a pretzel bun with grilled sauerkraut.

Belgian Waffle Works is a full-service family restaurant featuring 17 original specialty Belgian-style waffles, homemade soups, fresh market salads, gourmet sandwiches, juicy burgers, homemade breads, Espresso, Cappuccino, premium desserts, wine, beer, specialty drinks and more. Belgian Waffle Works’ waffles are made from an exclusive mix, which is available for sale onsite and online. Come join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You’ll be gfamilad you did!