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The Absolute Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Philly
Yes it’s still September but it’s never too early for a great beer? Well many popular local bars feel the same way because the festivities kick-off right away. Whether you’re looking for a full blow street festival or a low-key beer crawl, you’ll find the perfect spot to celebrate Oktoberfest in Philly.
Frankford Hall & Fette Sau Presents Oktoberfest Street Festival
Sept. 20th | 12-10 pm | Frankford Hall
This Stephen Starr owned watering hole is actually going to join forces with its neighbor Fette Sau to produce an extravagant Fishtown Oktoberfest. Prepare for a block party September 19th spanning from Frankford & Girard to Shackamaxon St. which will run from 12pm-10 pm. You can expect plenty of beer selections, pony rides, food specials, games and entertainment.
Leading up to the block party, Frankford Hall will host beer Olympics on September 15th and a game tournament on the 16th.
Germantown Avenue Brewpub Crawl
Sept. 20th | 12-5 pm | Germantown
What happenes when 3 brewers from 3 different brewerys get together and brew 3 beers
Includes Continuous bus loop between all three breweries – you can start at any of them & 1 (one) collaborative beer at each brew pub
*Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery – 646 Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
*Iron Hill Chestnut Hill – 8400 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118
*Earth Bread & Brewery – 7136 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Oktoberfest at Hop Angel Brauhaus
Sept. 26-27th | Hop Angel Brauhaus
Free sausage sandwich for anyone wearing lederhosen or a dirndl! (3pm to 5pm both days), How can you not want to celebrate here? For beer lovers you’ll be happy know that that Hop Angel Brauhaus will be serving-up Pumpkin Beers on Tap, Flying Fish, Oktoberfish Hofbrau, Marzen Stoudtds Oktoberfest Two Roads, Oc2berfest Pumpkin Beers in Cans, and Sly Fox Oktoberfest.
Oct. 3rd | 12 pm | 18th & Sotuh St
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Bloktoberfest 2015 is ON brothers and sisters! Your favorite homegrown festival on the best end of the hippest street in town is rockin’ on October 3, 2015! BEER – FOOD – MUSIC – PHILLY Check this event page for all the news – going to start coming fast and furious. What are we partyin’ for?!? Historical proceeds return back into the Graduate Hospital neighborhood supporting greening initiatives, school support groups and programs, grass roots groups trying to get off the ground. BLOKTOBERFEST is put on by the neighbors in Southwest Center City for all our neighbors in Philadelphia and beyond. Rain or Shine – like we always do. Looking forward to seeing…everyone!
Alla Spina Presents The Oktoberfest Street Festival
Oct. 8-11th | All Spina Philly
All weekend: Victory tap takeover and German food specials Friday: Stein Hoist w/ prizes by Victory Brewing Company
Saturday: Street Festival w/ live band Polkadelphia
Oct. 17th | 2-7 pm | Xfinity Live!
Voted one of the top-10 Oktoberfest parties in the country by Draft Magazine, we proudly announce the 4th Annual Oktoberfest Live! craft beer festival celebration at the incredible XFINITY Live! Philadelphia – complete with indoor, outdoor, and covered beer gardens, German Oktoberfest-style beer tents, 7 spectacular areas, food trucks, multiple musical acts, and MUCH MORE! Grab some friends and come on out for a beautiful fall day (typically 75 & sunny) of amazing beer-drinking fun. FULL DETAILS are below under “What can I Expect” – an absolutely amazing line up of beers & fun!