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2008 U.S. Oktoberfest Celebrations
The first Oktoberfest was held in Munich, Germany, in the year 1810 to honor Bavarian
Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
German immigrants brought the tradition with them to the United States.
Here’s a list of locations across the nation where you can raise
your stein and celebrate German heritage with music, food and beer!
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Big Bear Lake, CA — Big Bear Lake, a year-round alpine playground in the San Bernardino Mountains, hosts the Big Bear Oktoberfest from 9/13-10/25.
Bogota,
NJ — This New Jersey town near New York City puts on a Bavarian-themed party at Andy's
Corner Oktoberfest on 9/20. Visiting New York? Check out our 72-hour travel guide.
Boston,
MA — Boston may show new world flair these days, but its old world appeal remains through events such as the Harpoon
Oktoberfest running from 10/03-10/04.
Chicago, IL — Known as the Windy City, Chicago flaunts its German pride with oom-pah bands, brats and beer at its Oktoberfest from 9/26-9/28.
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Cincinnati,
OH — This major city in Ohio lifts up steins filled with lager at Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati, which runs from 9/20-9/21.
Denver,
CO —
Backed by its Western heritage and the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a city with a growing cultural scene, something you can discover through its Oktoberfest
on Larimer Square from 9/19-9/21 & 9/26-9/28.
Frankenmuth, MI —
Offering a slice of Bavaria in Michigan, Frankenmuth celebrates its German roots at the Frankenmuth
Oktoberfest from 9/18-9/21.
Fredericksburg,
TX —
Fredericksburg, a small Texas town at the gateway to the Hill Country Wine Trail, reveals a strong German heritage with its Oktoberfest from 10/03-10/05.
Helen, GA — Though Helen is really in Georgia’s Appalachians, the tiny village fancies itself as being in the Bavarian Alps and presents a two month Oktoberfest from 9/11-11/2.
Leavenworth, WA — This charming Washington town, modeled after a Bavarian village, holds the well-attended Leavenworth Oktoberfest on the weekends from 10/3-10/18.
Los Angeles, CA — For Los Angeles' Oktoberfest, see Torrance, CA below.
New Ulm, MN — Founded by German immigrants, this Minnesota town makes merry at the New Ulm Oktoberfest from 10/3-10/4 & 10/10-10/11.
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Diego, CA —
While every weekend is fun in San Diego, the city adds a special German flair on 10/11 with its Oktoberfest
at Del Mar.
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Francisco, CA —
San Francisco contains a blend of spirited attractions and cultures, a quality that shines at the Oktoberfest
by the Bay from 10/02-10/05.
Seattle, WA — Fremont, a lively neighborhood in Seattle, holds an even livelier beer-fueled celebration at the Fremont
Oktoberfest from 9/19-9/21.
Torrance, CA — People from all over Los Angeles flock to Torrance's Alpine Village for its Oktoberfest, which runs from 9/12-10/26. Visiting Los Angeles? Check out our 72-hour travel guide.
Tulsa, OK — Credited as the birthplace of Route 66 and once called the “Oil Capital of the World,” this city in Oklahoma is also known for the Tulsa Oktoberfest, which runs from 10/16-10/19. |
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