If you are looking for fun, great food, and great beer, then look no further than Oktoberfest here in Summit County!! There are a variety of festivities throughout the many towns of Summit County that celebrate Oktoberfest in the month of September.
Oktoberfest was originated in Munich, Germany, and is a 16-day celebration celebrating the wonderful hops and barley brews. Traditionally the beers served at Oktoberfest must be a minimum of 13.5% Stammwürze, approximately 6% alcohol. Through the years the traditional Munich festival has changed, but ultimately remains one of the largest fairs attracting more than 6 million visitors each year. They have tried to remain it as a family friendly event allowing only quieter music during the day hours with dedicated family tents beginning in 2005. 2013 will mark the 203rd Annual Oktoberfest in Germany.
Traditional Bavarian foods you can find at Oktoberfest include: Würstl (sausages) along with Brezeln (pretzel), Hendl (chicken), Schweinebraten (roast pork), Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock), Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Knödel (potato or bread dumplings), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Sauerkraut or Rotkohl/Blaukraut (red cabbage) along with such Bavarian delicacies as Obatzda (a spiced cheese-butter spread) and Weisswurst (a white sausage).
Here in beautiful Summit County, Oktoberfest is the celebration perfect for the end of summer and beginning of fall with all of our aspen groves starting to turn into gorgeous shades of gold and red. Frisco started off the festivities over the weekend of August 30 through September 1. In nearby Eagle County, Beaver Creek also celebrated their Oktoberfest August 31 through September 1.
This coming Saturday, September 7, will be River Run Village hosting Keystone's Oktoberfest. They will have several local beers available from the Dillon Dam Brewery, Breckenridge Brewery, and Pug Ryans. Join us for the 19th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest September 13 through 15. Come and enjoy polka music, Bavarian dancers, children’s activities, a keg-tapping ceremony, 5k run and, of course Beer!! This Main Street Party is the place to celebrate fall in Breckenridge. More quiet times during this weekend event for families would be Friday evening or Sunday afternoon. A family play area with inflatables will be located on the lawn behind the Welcome Center. Pre-purchase your 2013 collectible beer stein now!
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