Oktoberfest USA
Strict anti-terrorist security for Munich Oktoberfest
TweetThirty years ago, a bomb tore through Oktoberfest, killing 13 and injuring hundreds. We’re getting early reports that Munich authorities are nervous about terrorists and petty thieves for this year’s official Oktoberfest, which is set to begin in 4 days. … Continue reading
Best of Oktoberfest in the U.S. – Part 5
TweetPart 5 of our series on the ten best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in the U.S. continues with the Oktoberfest in Soulard, St. Louis: St. Louis is, of course, the home of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, so they don’t mess … Continue reading
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Best of Oktoberfest in the U.S. – Parts 3 & 4
TweetDid anyone attend the start of Oktoberfest in Helen, GA, which we profiled in Part Two of this series? If so, tell us about it! Continuing with our series of the ten best Oktoberfests in the United States, as deemed … Continue reading
Best of Oktoberfest in the U.S. – Part 2
TweetYesterday we started a series that will be profiling the ten best Oktoberfests in the United States, as determined by AOL Travel. See yesterday’s post for a rundown of the “Zinzinnati” Oktoberfest in Cincinnati, OH. Today we profile the Oktoberfest … Continue reading
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10 Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the U.S.
TweetI hope everyone had a nice Labor Day. I wanted to spend mine at the Minnesota State Fair, eating fried food on a stick and drinking some tasty Midwestern beer, but a heavy rainstorm derailed my plans so I decided … Continue reading
Dancing in Dirndls
TweetWe here at Oktoberfesthaus.com have you covered for all the handsome outfits you’ll need for the big dance next month — including dirndls galore, no matter your style, shape, or size — but unfortunately we don’t provide dance lessons. In … Continue reading
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Creating a Beer Garden in Your Own Backyard
TweetDid you know that the first Oktoberfest in the United States was in Baltimore in 1947? Check out this cool article about the history of Oktoberfest Festivals in the U.S. The article also explains how one can create a beer … Continue reading
Local Oktoberfest Festival – LaCrosse, WI
TweetAs Oktoberfest season approaches, this blog will start to highlight some Oktoberfest festivals happening outside of Germany. If you live in or near the Upper Midwest, check out http://www.oktoberfestusa.com to find information about the LaCrosse Oktoberfest. The festival runs from … Continue reading
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Can’t Make It to Germany This Fall?
TweetIf you can’t make it all the way to Germany for Oktoberfest check out the largest American Oktoberfest in Mount Angel, Oregon. Every year over 350,000 people flock to the tiny Oregon town for five days of beer-drinking, lederhosen-wearing, Bavaria-celebrating … Continue reading
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OktoberfestHaus.com at German Fest in Milwaukee
TweetGerman Fest in Milwaukee is only days away! Come check out our booth at Germanfest this Thursday through Sunday.We will have a wide selection of our products available for sale including beer boots, glass and ceramic beer steins, Lederhosen, Steinbach … Continue reading
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