Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds is hosting its first Oktoberfest. The party takes place Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2-6pm with Bavarian-inspired foods, local beers, live music and stein-holding, all in a beautiful beer garden. Admission is free; a $66 ticket gets you five drink tickets and a commemorative stein. 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. (888) 635-5310, visitasilomar.com.