Seymour Indiana Oktoberfest
(812) 523-1414 food, shopping, entertainment and activities This festival offers something for everyone, all with free admission. Food plays a leading role in this festival. Booths line the city streets, each laden with rich treats in true Oktoberfest tradition. Festival patrons are also encouraged to…
German Appetizers Oktoberfest
When it comes to ethnic food, I feel super lucky to live in a city with a Hofbräuhaus restaurant. We typically go at least a couple of times a year, and I love all of the traditional German foods, from schnitzel sandwiches to potato pancakes and, of course, massive Bavarian pretzels. Not surprisingly, the pretzel is a must-order for me every single time I’m there, and I could…
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Oktoberfest Virginia Beach
Forget the pumpkins and candy. When autumn hits, it’s time for the adults to go out and play. It’s time for Oktoberfest. While a good many Oktoberfests begin in September, the party isn’t really over here in the states until you turn your calendar to November. With all of October ahead of us, there are endless possibilities for an Oktoberfest near you. Which one should you…
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History of Oktoberfest Munich
Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event. The fields have been named Theresienwiese ( Theresa s fields ) in honor of the Crown Princess ever since…
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Oktoberfest California
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Sept. 12 - Oct. 31, 2015 Big Bear Lake Convention Center 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 bigbearevents.com One of our all time favorite Oktoberfest celebrations because of the mountain environment, and activities at the event is held annually at the Convention Center in Big Bear Lake. Launched in 1970, the Big Bear Oktoberfest attracts…
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Oktoberfest Colorado Springs
Caption + The Dachshund Dash gets underway at Oktoberfest 2014. Courtesy photo. 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sky Sox Stadium at Security Service Field, 4385 Tutt Blvd.; adult tickets: $12 day, $28 weekend pass; csoktoberfest.com When John O Donnell was a teen growing up in Security-Widefield south of Colorado Springs, the area s German…
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Oktoberfest beer recipes
I recently posted this extract Oktoberfest recipe in one of the great online forums (BKB). If you want to brew up an Oktoberfest or Marzen but you don’t have the extra fridge space for a true lager version, sometimes you can get away with a really clean Ale yeast fermented at the cooler end of the recommended range. Ale yeasts like German Alt yeast, or Amercian Ale yeast can…
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German Oktoberfest Foods
So how has Der Braumeister survived where so many other traditional German restaurants have perished? Try their food and you’ll realize the answer goes beyond atmosphere. It is traditional German fare at its finest, with the occassional signature twist that makes it distinctly Der Braumeister’s. Ever had a Black Forest Parfait or a Potato Pancake Reuben? Probably not, but you…
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