Oktoberfest season is upon us! And you don’t have to be in Germany to fully enjoy. If you love filling your stomach with beer, sausage and as many pretzels as you can humanly stand; then we’ve got you covered.
Here are the best Oktoberfests going on around the Pittsburgh area:
Stein Holding At Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh
Every Saturday in October the Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh will host a Stein Holding (Masskrugstemmen) contest! This is a Bavarian feat of strength and endurance where contestants hold a 1-liter stein of bier (which weighs about 5 pounds), and is very popular this time of year! Nothing says Oktoberfest like Pittsburgh’s traditional German Braughaus!
• Date: Every Saturday in October
• Time: All Day
• Location: Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh
Edgewood Foundation Oktoberfest
This event is a family friendly afternoon of beer, cider, and brats (lemonade and hot dogs for the kids)! We’ll also be slow roasting a whole pig (all you can eat)! Featuring a selection of seasonal beers and other tasty items from local companies. All proceeds raised go towards future community projects.
• Date: Saturday, October 7th
• Time: Starting at 3:00
• Location: Koenig Field
Oktoberfest At The Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale
Traditional German dinner and beverages, German band, dancers, chorus and more. Dancing Music by Josef Wendl Orchestra. Traditional German Food and featuring Hacker Pschorr imported Oktoberfest beer and Grist House beer!
• Date: Saturday, October 7th
• Time: Starting at 5:00
• Location: Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale
The Church Brew Works Oktoberfest
Celebrate Oktoberfest with a delicious German food, tapping over 60 kegs beer and oompah music each weekend in October! Every weekend will be a new surprise at the Church Brew Works, so do not miss out on this!
• Date: Every Weekend in October
• Time: All Day
• Location: The Church Brew Works
Oktoberfest at 3 Lakes Golf Course
Head to 3 Lakes Golf Course for a day of great German food, music, people, fun and of course…..beer! Don’t forget to wear your Lederhosen to get fulfill the experience. Tickets are on sale now.
• Date: Saturday November 11th
• Time: Starting at 6:00
• Location: 3 Lakes Golf Course
