Oktoberfest in your backyard
Whether you have German roots or not, the term Oktoberfest probably brings to mind a frolicking fall festival complete with music, dancing, hearty food and special brews.
Originally a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, in 1810.
The event proved so fun, it has been repeated for the last 176 years in Munich Germany. Held in October, as the festival grew it now covers more weekends,and stretches into September. Legendary “mass”es (gigantic mugs) of beer are carried by (kellnerin)waitresses, and consumed by zealous patrons. If Munich is a little far to travel, the Suburbs of Greater Milwaukee, will host several Oktoberfest celebrations this year.
Glendale’s Old Heidelberg Park, behind the Bavarian Inn off Port Washington Road, will host Oktoberfest for several weekends. It was jam packed last weekend, and we had a blast!
In Germantown, the annual Oktoberfest sponsored by the Germantown Historical Society will be held this coming weekend September 26-27th. Featuring music, dancing, food and drink, silent auction, bake sale,and games of chance.
Plus a new addition this year: DACHSHUND RACING! The amusing races will take place on Saturday at 3pm. This promises to be fun for young and old alike!
So why not come out this weekend and get a taste of Munich’s celebration right in your back yard?
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