CARLSBAD — The Rotary Club of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club hosted the 40th annual Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest on Oct. 1 at the strawberry fields.
Thousands of people attended the annual celebration — billed as the the clubs’ “biggest ever event” — which featured authentic German meals from Tip Top Meats, live music, a beer garden, dancing, kids activities, games and contests.
The clubs uses proceeds from the event for donations to Carlsbad nonprofits and scholarships for students, raising more than $1.5 million for local schools, youth and adult services, senior, military and veteran programs and scholarships for college or trade school students.
