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Fall in Surf City: Fun Events in Huntington Beach This September and October

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The summer crowds thin out, the water stays warm, and Huntington Beach quietly turns into the best version of itself. Between airshows, chili cook-offs, street fairs, and Oktoberfest steins the size of your forearm, September and October may be the most fun two months on the Surf City calendar. Here’s what’s worth putting on your schedule.

Festivals & Major Events

  • Sun Soaked Festival: Featuring Bunt., Kaskade, and Matroda at Huntington State Beach on September 11–12, 2026.
  • Oktoberfest at Old World: Traditional German food, beer, and music running from September through November at Old World Restaurant & Biergarten (with events like Marko on September 12, 2026).
  • Pacific Airshow: Military aviation demonstrations near the Huntington Beach Pier on October 3–4, 2026.
  • Chili at the Beach: Annual chili cook-off on Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach on October 11, 2026. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Plan Your Visit

Parking downtown fills early on event days, especially during the Pacific Airshow weekend, when the beachfront lots reach capacity well before the first flyover. Consider arriving in the morning, using a rideshare, or riding your bike to Main Street. Event dates and lineups do shift, so confirm details with the organizer before you head out.

However you spend it, fall in Huntington Beach is warm, unhurried, and packed with reasons to get outside. Pick a weekend and go.