The Fremont Oktoberfest, this coming weekend on September 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, is an outrageous opportunity for beer lovers to indulge in samples from over 40 breweries – many local microbreweries – and find out what is new and what is being tried for the fall.
In addition, Fremont Oktoberfest also provides entertainment – creative and passive – for all ages and interests.
The Fremont Oktoberfest Village has a Kid’s Area (with no entrance fee!) with a number of activities including:
- the Zucchini 500 where participants race their decorated squashes
- polka dance lessons from Fremont Abbey Arts Center instructors
- convert throw-away items (upcycle) into art
- pumpkin carving
- a giant alpine slide
Adjacent to the Kid’s Area, on Saturday, Sep 22nd, at 2:30p, watch pumpkins get pulverized by costumed crusaders in the infamous Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving contest. (For those 21+, an exhibition of Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving prowess will be demonstrated inside the Tasting Garden on Sunday, Sep 23rd, also at 2:30p.)
On Sunday, bring your canine companion as the festival transforms into Dogtoberfest! For Pup Day, consider participating in:
- The Fremont Oktoberfest 5K, starting at 10a from Solstice Plaza. Register on-line for only $25 (day-of registration is $35.)
- Compete in the CityDog Magazine Cover Model Contest starting at 3p
- Participate in the Fremont Street Scramble – starting at 10a on Solstice Plaza. Pre-register on-line, or show up early to register on site.
- Let your puppy enjoy a water tasting – and relax – in the Movin 92.5 Dog Lounge
- Step inside the Tasting Garden, and sample a brew or two, with you doggie – Sunday, Sep 23rd, dogs will be allowed inside the beer garden!
Throughout the festival, enjoy live music, scrumptious food from a variety of vendors, and a spirit of fun that pervades all of Fremont this weekend.
How ever you choose to celebrate the coming of autumn, consider stepping into Fremont Oktoberfest – a fundraiser for the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, and it’s programs. Tickets are still available in advance, and use the promo code DUNKEL for two extra tasting tokens. Also, find out more about the festival on the Fremont Oktoberfest Facebook and/or Twitter.