October 2012 Events
Sept. 22-7: Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
Oktoberfest is the world's largest and most famous beer festival. Need we say more?
5-7: Fredericksburg Oktoberfest, Fredericksburg, TX
Fredericksburg, Texas, celebrates its German heritage at the 32nd annual Oktoberfest. Recent editions of this festival have been three-day celebration, sponsored by the Perdenales Creative Arts Alliance, have included a beer tent with 30 varieties of domestic and imported beer, continuous music performed by 30 groups on three stages, German and Mexican food, arts and crafts, and children's activities.
5-13: Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Kitchener and Waterloo, ON, Canada
The 43nd annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest which will take place at various locations in Kitchener and Waterloo. The festivities, described as "the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside Germany," include traditional German food and entertainment at more than 15 festhallen; and with more than 40 family and cultural events, including a parade to celebrate Canada's Thanksgiving Day.
6: Shabam Beer, Art and Music Festival, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Sherbrooke presents the third annual Shabam Beer, Art and Music Festival, which will take place at the Mayfield Trade Centre in Edmonton. This evening charity event will feature more than 50 craft-brewed beers. Guests will have the opportunity to buy works of art from local artists, listen to live music, and buy locally-grown and locally-epared food. Proceeds will go to the Northern Alberta and The Territories Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
13: Maryland Brewer's Oktoberfest, Timonium, MD
Trigger Agency, LLC, presents the 11th annual Maryland Brewer's Oktoberfest, which will take place at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The all-day event will feature more than 80 beers from 15 Maryland breweries; a homebrew competition; food, including German dishes and bratwurst; oom-pah bands and roots music; beer seminars in the tasting theater; and games and contests. VIP tickets, with early admission, are available.
20: Das Best Oktoberfest, National Harbor, MD
Trigger Agency, LLC, presents the New York edition of Das Best Oktoberfest, which will take place at la Venue in Manhattan. This two-day event will feature a beer hall atmosphere with more than 150 craft beers from around the world, along with a selection of wine and schnapps; stands selling bratwurst and other German-style food; oom-pah and polka bands; a variety of breweriana; and an outdoor cigar area.
TBA: World Beer Festival-Durham, Durham, NC
All About Beer magazine presents the 2012 Durham edition of the World Beer Festival, which will take place at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. There will be two tasting sessions, each with beer from more than 150 world-class breweries, including a cask and barrel tent. The festivities will also include tastings led by leading members of the craft beer community, food from local restaurants, live music, and children's entertainment. The proceeds will go to local charities.