The calendar may say September but it’s Oktoberfest time. How is that? I’ll explain later.
The more important thing is, even if you can’t make it to the Munich celebration this year, you can still raise a pint and dance to some oompah music close to home.
Here are some local Oktoberfest events near Lake Oswego:
GERMAN HAUS OKTOBERFEST. This annual event promises lively Oktoberfest bands for dancing, authentic German strudel, pretzels and food from Weinerwurst, crafts made in German, along with games and fun for the entire family. Saturday, September 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 5626 NE Alameda Street. Order your tickets online. Prices vary.
KENNEDY SCHOOL OKTOBERFEST. Enjoy German fare at the Kennedy. School’s ninth annual celebration. $33 (advance) $38 (day of) will buy you a brewfest glass and ten tokens. Check the schedule for live music. Saturday, September 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5736 NE 33rd Avenue.
MT. ANGEL OKTOBERFEST. This quaint town of 3,575 morphs into party central for over 300,000 visitors at what has become the largest folk festival in the Northwest. Much of the event is free; however, admission is charged at three of the premium entertainment venues. Over 40 beers are featured as well as 30 wines, all to wash down some traditional German food like sausage, brats and sauerkraut as well as corndogs, Russian perogies, spätzle and marionberry cobbler. Activities include arts and crafts, a car show, Oktoberfest Olympics, street dances and wiener dog races. Check the website for a complete schedule. September 11 – 14. 5 N. Garfield Street, Mt. Angel.
EDGEFIELD OKTOBERFEST. Enjoy live music all day starting at 12 noon as well as tasty German-style specials and plenty of the sudsy stuff. Estate produce, plants, seeds and gifts from the garden will be on sale along with face painting and balloon art for the kids. Sunday, September 21 at 2126 SW Halsey Street in Troutdale.
FOREST GROVE OKTOBERFEST. Enjoy Bavarian food, drink and entertainment at this community event along with carnival games and some bound-to-be-fun contests like a wiener dog race, adult tricycle race and beer belly contest. Saturday, September 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 21st Avenue and Main Street.
OAKS PARK OKTOBERFEST. After a brief hiatus, this popular event returns with three days of authentic German food and beer, polka music, dancing, kids’ activities, cooking shows, thrill rides and more. September 19-21. 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. Tickets available online.
OKTOBERFEST BAR CRAWL. Why limit your celebrating to one venue? Purchase tickets for this event and enjoy access to 4+ venues with exclusive entry and no cover charges, drink specials, live entertainment and an official after-party. Saturday, September 27 starting at 4:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online.
NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY AT THE DULLAHAN. This local Irish pub is giving you the perfect excuse to visit on Sunday, September 28 for National Drink Beer Day and try one of their many craft brews. Turn it into your own customized Oktoberfest, Lake Oswego edition 352 B Avenue, Lake Oswego.
Now back to why Oktoberfest is held in September. It began as a royal wedding celebration in October 1810; however, as it continued, it was moved earlier and earlier in the fall to take advantage of the longer daylight evening hours and warmer weather. This year the Munich Oktoberfest runs from September 20 through October 5, enough time for revelers to consume almost 2 million gallons of beer.
Thinking of moving to Lake Oswego or selling your home? Let’s get together and talk. We can help you navigate the ever-changing real estate market to help you decide your best move. With over 35 years’ as Realtors specializing in and living in Lake Oswego we have a perspective and expertise that has helped many clients in their home buying/selling process.
Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801
Riley Costello riley.costello@cascadehasson.com 971.322.6205
52 Reasons to Love Lake Oswego 