Actually, no, you don’t.
The smell of schnitzel is in the air, concertinas and accordions are being tuned, and the beer guts are gathering. Indeed, Oktoberfest is right around the corner. Contrary to popular belief, the annual German celebration is an all-age group family event in the state of Alabama. Alcohol vending tents are set to the side for those 21 and older and looking for an exotic brew. Featuring rides, games, prizes, and authentic German cuisine and music, it’s the perfect place to take family and friends to experience the German culture.
According to www.muenchen.de, Oktoberfest is a sixteen day holiday first created to celebrate the royal marriage between Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in the good old days of 1810. Munich, Germany has the largest Oktoberfest of all, hosting 40,000 people from all around the world and featuring authentic German brews from the very first Oktoberfest.
Here, from the Redstone Arsenal MWR page, are the dates and times you’ve got to know:
- September 16th 5pm-11pm ($12 admission)
- September 17th 5pm-1am ($15 admission)
- September 18th 12pm-1am ($15 admission)
- September 19th 1pm-8pm ($12 admission)
All parking and rides are free with admission, and the festival takes place at the Redstone Arsenal Gate 10 on the activity field. So slip on your wooden clogs and put the finishing touches on your chicken dance; join in on the fun at Oktoberfest next week!
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