Skip the costly trip to Germany and instead head to Southern California, home to one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in America.
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest was named one of the top 10 best Oktoberfest events in the country by USA TODAY 10Best, as voted by readers.
Celebrating its 54th anniversary, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest runs each weekend through Nov. 9, promising its thirsty guests plenty of brews, German cuisine and contests…