People ride the Ferris wheel at La Mesa Oktoberfest on Saturday. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)People walk around the festivities at La Mesa Oktoberfest on Oct. 4, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Genevieve, an artist draws Nicole Pabst and her niece Remi Pabst at La Mesa Oktoberfest. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Nicole Pabst and her niece Remi Pabst watch as Genevieve draws their portraits. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)DJ Shefa performs at La Mesa Oktoberfest. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Children play with hula hoops. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Event attendees walk around with their pets. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Oliver a chihuahua rides in his car at La Mesa Oktoberfest on Oct. 4, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Terry Birt (left) and Rosie Becker (Right) at La Mesa Oktoberfest on Oct. 4, 2025. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
