Oktoberfest 2011
OKTOBERFEST
Where the Polka's hot and the bier is cold!
Also, learn how to sing a Bavarian Favorite.
Where the Polka's hot and the bier is cold!
Also, learn how to sing a Bavarian Favorite.
Turn up the polka and break out the lederhosen, it's time for Oktoberfest! If you're looking for some of the best places to drink beer, eat wienerschnitzels, and randomly break into the popular drinking ditty In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus... here's a few places worth checking out:
ARIZONA:
Tonto Bar and Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana Blvd
Cave Creek, AZ
(480) 488-0698
Happy Hours:
Daily 3pm-7pm
For those of you looking to celebrate all the tasty goodness of beer and food, which Oktoberfest is known for, but without all the fuss of a crowded festival, you will enjoy the serenity of Tonto Bar and Grill. From September 20th through October 27th, Tonto Bar and Grill will be trading their traditional southwestern cuisine for the Bavarian Old World favorites such as cabbage rolls, beef roulade, jämger schnitzel, spätzle, strudel and Black Forest cake. Pair these favorites with a trio of imported German beers: Reutberger Export Dunkle, Hopf Helle Weisse and Schönramer Gold.
Tonto Bar and Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana Blvd
Cave Creek, AZ
(480) 488-0698
Happy Hours:
Daily 3pm-7pm
For those of you looking to celebrate all the tasty goodness of beer and food, which Oktoberfest is known for, but without all the fuss of a crowded festival, you will enjoy the serenity of Tonto Bar and Grill. From September 20th through October 27th, Tonto Bar and Grill will be trading their traditional southwestern cuisine for the Bavarian Old World favorites such as cabbage rolls, beef roulade, jämger schnitzel, spätzle, strudel and Black Forest cake. Pair these favorites with a trio of imported German beers: Reutberger Export Dunkle, Hopf Helle Weisse and Schönramer Gold.
San Tan Brewing Company
8 S San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ
(480) 917-8700
Happy Hours:
Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm
Mon-Thurs 10pm-Close
Located in the Historic Downtown Chandler area, San Tan Brewing who is dedicated to the culture of craft beer paired with crafted food. They will be celebrating the German holiday as part of the 4th Annual Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest. This festival is best for those wanting not only beer and food, but looking for a celebration filled with contests such as Beer X Games, Von Hanson's brat eating contest, Fascination's Beer Maid Contest, and a family kid zone. Not to mention live music from alternative rock band Lit. Be prepared to pay the $10 admission fee.
MASSACHUSETTS:
Sam Adams Octoberfest Celebration
The Park Plaza Castle, 130 Columbus Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 368-5000
Happy Hours:
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
Two days of celebrating all things good about beer begins Friday September 9th with a Preview Reception. Partygoers attending the Preview Reception will receive a stein and 4 beers while listening to live traditional German music, play games, and have an opportunity to sample specialty beers. This is also the ceremonial tapping of the keg kick off. Tickets to the Preview Reception are $37.50.
Saturday September 10th begins the 10 hour long traditional Beer Hall event. With purchase of a ticket you will receive a stein, and the first beer (OctoberFest!) There will also be two live bands (German and Boston style!) table games, feats of stein hoisting strength, with over 15 different styles of Sam Adams beer available at the bars. Tickets to this All Day OFest are $16.25.
Sam Adams Octoberfest Celebration
The Park Plaza Castle, 130 Columbus Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 368-5000
Happy Hours:
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
Two days of celebrating all things good about beer begins Friday September 9th with a Preview Reception. Partygoers attending the Preview Reception will receive a stein and 4 beers while listening to live traditional German music, play games, and have an opportunity to sample specialty beers. This is also the ceremonial tapping of the keg kick off. Tickets to the Preview Reception are $37.50.
Saturday September 10th begins the 10 hour long traditional Beer Hall event. With purchase of a ticket you will receive a stein, and the first beer (OctoberFest!) There will also be two live bands (German and Boston style!) table games, feats of stein hoisting strength, with over 15 different styles of Sam Adams beer available at the bars. Tickets to this All Day OFest are $16.25.
ILLINOIS:
Destihl
318 S Towanda Ave
Normal, Illinois
(309) 862-2337
Happy Hours:
25% Off on Sundays
A place known to serve over 50 styles of beer would surely have a thing or two up their sleeve when it comes to celebrating bier. This isn't Destihl's first go around celebrating the German holiday, in fact they invite you to celebrate their 3rd annual Oktoberfest beginning Saturday, September 10th from 4pm to 11pm, in the North parking lot under a large festive canopy. Enjoy Bavarian-influenced menu items, DESTIHL's Oktoberfest beer and great live music performed by the Peoria Area Accordion Club from 4pm to 6pm; music from Maria's Trio from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; and Backyard Tire Fire's Ed & Matt Anderson hit our stage from 9pm to 11pm.
Destihl
318 S Towanda Ave
Normal, Illinois
(309) 862-2337
Happy Hours:
25% Off on Sundays
A place known to serve over 50 styles of beer would surely have a thing or two up their sleeve when it comes to celebrating bier. This isn't Destihl's first go around celebrating the German holiday, in fact they invite you to celebrate their 3rd annual Oktoberfest beginning Saturday, September 10th from 4pm to 11pm, in the North parking lot under a large festive canopy. Enjoy Bavarian-influenced menu items, DESTIHL's Oktoberfest beer and great live music performed by the Peoria Area Accordion Club from 4pm to 6pm; music from Maria's Trio from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; and Backyard Tire Fire's Ed & Matt Anderson hit our stage from 9pm to 11pm.
SMILES DAVIS SAYS:Celebrate Oktoberfest by singing along with your Bavarian brothers and sisters. Raise those steins in the air...
(For traditionalists, or for those brave enough to try, sing along in German)
In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus: Eins, zwei, ... g'suffa!
Da läuft so manches Fäβchen aus: Eins, zwei, ... g'suffa!
Da hat so manche braver Mann: Eins, zwei, ... g'suffa!
Gezeigt was er so vertragen kann
Schon früh am Morgen fing er an
Und spät am Abend kam er heraus
So schön ist's im Hofbräuhaus.
(For those who want to sing along in English, but with their best German accent)
In Munich stands a Hofbräuhaus: one, two ... cheers!
There run out so many steins: one, two ... cheers!
There are so many brave men: one, two ... cheers!
Show what he can endure
Already early in the morning he begins
And late at night he comes out
So beautiful it is in the Hofbräuhaus!
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