Folks, its that time of year again. OKTOBERFEST is upon us! Luckily, for all of us there are plenty of festivals to attend in the Baltimore/DC area. This coming weekend, September 26, National Harbor will be holding "Das Oktoberfest". The theme is Beer, Brats, and Bands. The event will feature at least 100 different beers for sampling, along with 30 different liquors to try. The event runs from 12-8. Ticket prices are $30 at the gate with 6 tokens ($25 in advance with 9 tokens) or $20 for a designated driver ticket.
If the drive to National Harbor is too far for you to venture, don't worry. There are festivalts that will take place further north. Saturday, October 10, is another date to circle on your calendar. The largest beer festival in Maryland will be held at the Timonium Fair Grounds from 12-8. So far, 11 different local breweries have committed to the event and I am hopeful that more will commit in the weeks to come. Tickets for this event are actually cheaper than the event at National Harbor and in my estimation the venue will be more accessible. Light Rail will be running with shuttle service being provided. These first 2 events are being put on by the same production company.
Smaller local events will be going on as well. In Frederick, Oktoberfest will last for an entire weekend on October 3 and 4 at the Frederick Fair Grounds. The proceeds from the event will be going to the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, the Fredericktown Rotary Club, and Community Living. Admission is only $5 and parking is free (donations to the three mentioned local charities will be accepted when you park). German food, wine, and beer will be available for purchase. In addition to food and drink, traditional German entertainment will be provided all weekend.
Oktoberfest celebrations and festivals provide a great opportunity to get together and enjoy a great afternoon with family and friends. Fall gives us the opportunity to fall in love with new beers that we normally wound not consider trying.
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