Best Ways To Celebrate Oktoberfest In Baltimore
Fifth Annual Baltimore Beer Week
2218 Westridge Road
Timonium, Md. 21093
(410) 963-5466
www.baltimorebeerweek.com
Dates: Oct. 18-27, 2013
The Fifth Annual Baltimore Beer Week runs from October 18-27. There are 53 sponsors who have been with the event since its inception who will be honored for their participation. A collaborative venture between beer lovers and area businesses, the event celebrates the culture of beer drinking. Founder of the event, John Gold, initially decided to put together a beer club that would meet monthly and focus its efforts on promoting the beer scene in Baltimore. In 2008, when the Philly Beer Week was held, the group began researching what it would take to sponsor a Baltimore event; thus, Baltimore Beer Week was born. The Opening Tap Celebration will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at M&T Bank Stadium. Check the website for ticket and event information.
Das Best Oktoberfest
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russel St.
Baltimore, Md. 21230
(410) 230-8000
www.dasbestoktoberfest.com
Date: Oct. 19, 2013
On Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 6 p.m., Das Best Oktoberfest will be held at the M&T Bank Stadium. Sponsored by the Maryland Brewer's Oktoberfest, the event, which has been held for 11 years, will bring more than 150 American, Maryland and international beer, wine and schnapps distributors to downtown Baltimore. During the history of the event, more than 50,000 people have attended. In addition to beer and other beverages, sample German food, such as bratwurst and other delicacies. Listen to oompah and polka bands and join the fun at the Best Beer Belly Competition. Check the website for ticket and event information.
Frederick's Oktoberfest
Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md. 21701
(240) 599-0660
www.frederickoktoberfest.org
Dates: Sept. 28-29, 2013
The Oktoberfest in Frederick runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. The event will be held rain or shine at the e-ventplex on the Frederick Fairgrounds. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Carroll Creek, Fredericktowne and Southern Frederick County, event proceeds benefit area nonprofit organizations. In addition to food and beverages, entertainment will feature Die Immergrun Musikanten, the Continentals and others. Check the website for ticket and event information.
Leinenkugel's Beer Garden
34 Market Place
Baltimore, Md. 21202
(443) 208-3316
www.leiniebeergarden.com
Located at the Power Plant Live! entrance, Baltimore's Leinenkugel's Beer Garden, which features more than 30 specialty draft brews on tap, is a great place to celebrate Oktoberfest. Its bottled beer menu includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic selections, including Shakparo Gluten-Free, Flying Dog Old Scratch, Dogfish Head 90 Min., Anchor Steam Brekle Brtown, Miller Lite, Yuengling, Heavy Seas Plank II Lager and more. Food favorites include fried mac 'n cheese, pigs in a blanket, fried pickles, seafood and many other selections. Check the website for ticket and event information.
Cross Street Irregulars Brew Club
Mahaffey's Pub
2706 Dillon St.
Baltimore, Md. 21224
(410) 276-9899
www.csibrewers.org
Date: Oct. 23, 2013
Since 1989, the Cross Street Irregulars Brew Club, which was founded at Sisson's Restaurant & Brewery by Hugh Sisoon, Aaron Stowers, Shawn Branch and Joe Monroe, has worked to promote home brewers and to provide technical support and education. Beginning in October 2005, the club switched its meetings to Mahaffey's Pub in Canton. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway, the Baltimore Beer Week Homebrew Extravaganza will feature competition among 40 home-brewed beer makers from the area. Check the website for ticket and event information.
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