Where can you find 157,000 beers poured, and 550 kegs tapped? Why at Fremont Oktoberfest, of course! This year the line-up of breweries and beers is the best ever – and worth a look and, maybe, even a simple sip or two… Oktoberfest takes place at N 35th St & Phinney Ave N from September 21st – 23rd, with plenty of activities, music, food, fun, and – as always – beer!
Best of all, check out three ways anyone (21+) can get into the Oktoberfest beer garden for FREE!
- Instagram a Fremont Oktoberfest coaster in action – and be entered to win 4 tickets. After uploading pics of your dog, your last hiking trip, and the last beer you drank, put your expert photog skills to good use.
Capture a photo of the Fremont Oktoberfest coaster in action (coasters can be found at most watering holes in Fremont – check with your favorite establishment and if they don’t have them, ask why?) What is ‘in action’? Use your imagination. Check the Fremont Oktoberfest blog for some creative inspiration from Earl & Pig. (Please keep photos appropriate, we wouldn’t want to make Earl & Pig blush.)
Upload the photo to Instagram with hashtag #FOKTBREW
On September 18th, the most creative entry will receive four free tickets to Oktoberfest. - Enter the Facebook Entourage Sweepstakes for 10 free tickets. This is an exclusive offer for Fremont Oktoberfest Facebook Fans. If you aren’t one – you still have time to ‘like’ Fremont Oktoberfest.
On the Fremont Oktoberfest Facebook page, click on the ‘Enter Sweepstakes Here’ icon.
Enter your name and e-mail, cross your fingers and wait. - Better yet – sign up to volunteer for a guaranteed FREE admission (plus heaping gallons of good karma.) If you don’t feel lucky – or just want to have MORE fun at the Fremont Oktoberfest – sign up now to be a volunteer.
For completing a four-hour volunteer shift, each volunteer will receive a general admission to the festival, an official volunteer t-shirt, the chance to meet other generous hearted people, and the opportunity to support the Fremont Chamber of Commerce (the event beneficiary.)
Sign up now to get the best shifts still available – and sign up for Saturday night for extra special good karma.
If all this sounds like work, buy a ticket today on-line. Use the promo code ‘DUNKEL’ for two extra tasting tokens when purchasing your tickets.
Whether you come for free, or purchase a ticket, everyone over 21 years of age can enjoy all the new beers. Check out the full brewery line up on-line, or stroll the Oktoberfest beer garden and find treasures like:
- Oktoberfest-inspired brews like ‘Oaktoberfest’ from Firestone Walker Brewing Co, ‘Oktoberfest’ from Lazy Boy Brewing, ‘Tomberfest’ from Georgetown Brewing, and ‘OKTO Festival Ale’ from Widmer Brewing Co
- Pumpkin and spiced ales like ‘Pumpkineater’ from Howe Sound Brewing, ‘Stingy Jack Pumpkin Ale’ from Laurelwood Brewing Co, ‘Harvest Pumpkin Ale’ from Samuel Adams, and ‘Night Owl Pumpkin Ale’ from Elysian Brewing.
- For the traditional German ‘bier’ – go big and head straight for the Tap House Grill Buxom Beer Garden and the 1-liter beer stein brimming with a choice of Bayern Oktoberfest or Pilsner.
- Deschutes will also offer pairings, with cheeses, chocolate and cupcakes paired to specialty beers – an exclusive Fremont Oktoberfest treat! On Friday, Sep 21st at 6:30p, enjoy Stoic and Beecher’s cheese. On Saturday, Sep 22nd at 4p, try out Black Butte XXII, XXIII, and XXIV vertically paired to specific Theo chocolates. On Sunday, Sep 23rd at 3p, celebrate Woody’s 5th birthday with Black Butte XXIV paired with beer cupcakes made by Cake Envy.
In addition to the beer, Fremont Oktoberfest will have fun activities for kids, live music, a Dog Day Sunday, the 5K Brew Ha-Ha run/walk, the Street Scramble, and – a Fremont tradition – the Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving contest.
Make your plans to attend the 2012 Fremont Oktoberfest, coming soon on September 21st, 22nd & 23rd!