Oktoberfest is reputedly the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending the Munich celebration each year. Originally a wedding reception, of sorts, to celebrate the 1810 marriage of Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese. Today, cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the original Munich event. Here are some of the Oktoberfest celebration, as found on Famplosion.com, in America.
In the Germantown section of Nashville, they will be celebrating the 30th Annual Oktoberfest on October 10th. During a conversation with event organizers, they wanted to make sure everyone knows they have a 'free Funland for kids'. In addition to the great entertainment for kids, the event will showcase authentic German food, drink and music. Tours of Germantown historic churches will also be offered, free of charge.
In the Germantown section of Nashville, they will be celebrating the 30th Annual Oktoberfest on October 10th. During a conversation with event organizers, they wanted to make sure everyone knows they have a 'free Funland for kids'. In addition to the great entertainment for kids, the event will showcase authentic German food, drink and music. Tours of Germantown historic churches will also be offered, free of charge.In the northwest section of 'The States', Puyallup, Washington
will hold the Oktoberfest North West. This event will also offer a special area just for kids, including German arts and crafts projects. These folks really thought of everything...they offer a Crater Lake Root Beer Garden for kids looking to partake. A unique event offered at this Oktoberfest: The Running of the Wieners. Yes, that's right, on Sunday the 11th you can cheer for your favorite dashing daschund.
will hold the Oktoberfest North West. This event will also offer a special area just for kids, including German arts and crafts projects. These folks really thought of everything...they offer a Crater Lake Root Beer Garden for kids looking to partake. A unique event offered at this Oktoberfest: The Running of the Wieners. Yes, that's right, on Sunday the 11th you can cheer for your favorite dashing daschund. South of Puyallup, in the San Francisco Bay Area Oktoberfest will celebrated at the Dunsmire House and Gardens. On October 24th, families can enjoy Oompah music traditional games, crafts and hayrides. Don't miss their pumpkin patch; we hear it's great.
In San Francisco proper, revellers can enjoy the 'Oktoberfest by the Bay' in the expansive Pier 48. The festival will include nonstop music, dancing, singing and the very best of German food and drink. Families with children are encouraged to attend this event on Sunday. Children will not be admitted to the event on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Just northeast of San Francisco, in Sacramento, Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Sacramento Turn Verein (Taylor Hall). This venue offers more than 150 years of German tradition and promises a truly authentic Oktoberfest event for the whole family.
At nearby Lake Tahoe, Oktoberfest celebrations will take place all around the lake. On October 3rd and 4th, Oktoberfest will be celebrated in the rustic alpine setting at Camp Richardson. In Tahoe City, the October 10th Tahoe City Oktoberfest marks the beginning of the Harvest Festival that extends to October 17th. In Salt Lake City, Oktoberfest is celebrated at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort from the end of August to mid October. Oktoberfest Halle located in the Snowbird Event tent is chock full of music, dancing and traditional German cuisine. Enjoy a bratwurst and sauerkraut and apfelstrudel and more. Kids young and old can enjoy face painting, caricature artist, inflatable rides, the world champion YO-YO MAN, a zany clown, music, balloons and more!
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