More than 500 guests celebrated the power of sobriety at Action Alliance Foundation's second annual Octsoberfest on Saturday, October 19. Guests enjoyed a free BBQ lunch, visited a wide variety of information and vendor booths, tasted chili and purchased raffle tickets. Entertainment included three live bands, children's activities and more.

Thanks to everyone for supporting Action Alliance Foundation's mission by participating in this year's event!

A special thanks to our photographer, Jared Murray, for capturing the day on camera. View the complete photo gallery here. If you'd like to download any photos, you'll need to enter your email address and use PIN 4257.

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Recognizing our Vendors

Accountability Brothers

Avon - Veronica Sandoval

BadAss Broads

Crystal Meth Anonymous

Dopesick

Mat Connect

OCHA Pacific Clinics

OCHA Tobacco Use Prevention

Sha-La-La Salts - Natalie Good

Sober Soldier

Applauding our Bands, Speakers and Master of Ceremonies

Amphetamine Blues

Brass Knuckle Voodoo

Gasoline Addicts

Rick Williams, Speaker

Rickey Malloney, Speaker

Johnnie Flowers, Master of Ceremonies

We also thank Woodglen Recovery Junction for leading this year's Morning Meditation.

Chili Cook-Off Winners

A big congratulations to:

1st Place - Vince (Hall House)

2nd Place - Julie (South House)

3rd Place - Randy (Benton House)

Thanks to everyone who entered and tasted!

A Special Thanks to Our Volunteers

Dozens of community members - including a group of students from Los Amigos High School - volunteered at this year's event. Whether you helped set-up, serve food, sell raffle tickets, register guests or helped tear-down, thank you!

Three Cheers for our Octsoberfest Committee

Octsoberfest is a team effort! AAF is pleased to thank the following committee members for volunteering their time and energy to plan this year's event:

Johnnie Flowers

George Folk

Nicole Hoover

Leon Hutchens

Carlos Isais

Joan McBride

Joe Melican

Jessica Otero

Ambre Rochester

Ashley Sanford

Herman Soto

Roxy Soto

Debbie Standingwater

Shawn Sterhardt

Rick Williams

Funds raised at this year's Octsoberfest will help sponsor homeless alcoholics and addicts on their path to lifelong sobriety.

Save the Date for AAF's Third Annual Octsoberfest

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Kiwanisland Park, Garden Grove

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Morning Meditation at 9 a.m.)

Action Alliance Foundation provides safe recovery residences for homeless alcoholics and addicts, including those struggling with mental health issues. We teach our residents how to create sober lives leading to futures full of hope and promise.

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