16th Annual EdUCate! Oktoberfest

Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
2 – 6 pm
Craft Fair opens 1 pm

Standley Park
3585 Governor Dr

EdUCate! is excited to host our 16th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Standley Park on Governor Drive. There are games, food, beverages, music, booths and a beer & wine garden. Each year Oktoberfest attracts thousands of San Diego parents, educators, and community members to this fun-filled afternoon that raises money to improve the quality of education in University City public schools.

Questions about Booth rentals? Email oktoberfestbooths@uc-educate.org. For other questions about the event, email information@uc-educate.org.

Donate $185 to EdUCate!’s Dollar-A-Day campaign ($1/day for the school year) and receive two VIP passes for unlimited beer, wine and soda pours. VIP passes can be picked up at the check in table.

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The EdUCate! Oktoberfest Homebrew Competition!

Mash Heads is pleased to host the 2023 EdUCate! Oktoberfest Homebrew Competition!

VISIT THE COMPETITION SITE FOR DETAILS AND TO ENTER

NOTE: Receive ONE (1) FREE DRINK TICKET to the beer garden with your paid competition entry/s!

All proceeds from this competition are donated to EdUCate!

Oktoberfest Highlights

Beer & Wine Garden
We feature a variety of San Diego brews and wines. The beer and wine are donated, so all proceeds from the Beer & Wine garden go directly to our schools.
Dollar-A-Day VIP
Donate $185 to EdUCate!’s Dollar-A-Day campaign ($1/day for the school year) and receive two VIP passes for unlimited beer, wine and soda pours. VIP passes can be picked up at the check in table.
Games Area
Jumpers, slides, and carnival games.
Principal’s Challenge
The principals from our 5 U.C. schools compete for the honor of their school.
Food & Drink
Visit our Food Vendors – A portion of the proceeds go to EdUCate! Enjoy hot dogs, brats, tacos, kettle corn, shaved ice, and CAKED goodies.
Craft Fair and Booths
Come early and check out the craft fair. The craft fair opens at 1 pm.
Trolley
Free transportation along Governor Drive from 2 pm to 6 pm.