Authentic Oktoberfests on the West Coast

You don't have to travel to Germany to experience Oktoberfest. These three authentic Bavarian-style villages in Washington, Oregon, and southern California all offer beautiful settings in which to celebrate the bounty of the fall harvest, which is what Oktoberfest is all about. With German beer, live music, dancing, and more, you don't need a passport to celebrate at an authentic Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest at Alpine Village
833 W. Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90502
310-327-4384
www.alpinevillage.net

September 12 through October 25, 2009
Beer Garden:
Fridays 6:30pm to 1am (must be over 21) $8 Admission
Saturdays 6pm to 1am (must be over 21) $8 Admission
Sundays Noon to 8pm (Family Day) $5 Admission, Children 12 and under FREE with adult
Alpine Inn:
Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:30am-2:30pm

This is the largest and longest Oktoberfest in California, and the Alpine Village atmosphere makes it feel authentic. Activities include woodsawing, steinholding, cow milking, omm pa pa bands, German dancers, contests, and of course lots of good food and beer. The village itself will be open; browse through its 22 specialty shops, bakery, meat market, and more. Known as "The Little City from the Alps," the Alpine Village is sure to give you a fun and authentic Oktoberfest experience.

Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
5 N. Garfield St.
Mt. Angel, OR 97362
503-845-9440
www.oktoberfest.org

September 17-20, 2009
Thursday-Saturday, 11am-Midnight
Sunday, 11am-9:30pm
Mt. Angel Glockenspiel plays daily at 11am, 1, 4, & 7pm

Passes for Biergarten, Weingarten, and Alpinegarten
Unlimited Festival Pass for all 4 Days: $20
Thurs. All Day Pass, $2 before 5pm, $6 after 5pm
Fri. All Day Pass, $5 before 5pm, $10 after 5pm
Sat. All Day Pass, $7 before 5pm, $12 after 5pm
Sun. All Day Pass $6
People Ages 20 and under admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult until 9pm daily.

Mt. Angel, Oregon is a small community settled by German pioneers in the 1800s, making it a perfect location for Oktoberfest. The architecture and village setting remind one of the Bavarian countryside, and the annual festival is the largest folk festival in Oregon. There are lots of activities, all which are listed on their website. Highlights include a Kindergarten kids' activities, live authentic music and dancing, arts and crafts show, over 50 Alpine food chalets, and the traditional Biergarten (must be 21), Weingarten, and Alpinegarten. Each venue has live entertainment, authentic food, and German beers and wines. Enjoy this authentic experience with the whole family.

Leavenworth Oktoberfest
1001 Front St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-7021
www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com

October 2^nd & 3^rd, 9^th & 10^th, and 16^th & 17^th, 2009
Continuous Entertainment Fridays 4pm to 1am, Saturdays 11am to 1am
Bavarian Parade every Saturday at 12pm
Opening Ceremony and Procession every Saturday at 1pm

Tickets (Cover admission to all events/venues. Food and beverages not included.)
Fridays $10
Saturdays $15
Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be purchased online.

Leavenworth is an authentic Bavarian village, and the perfect place to celebrate Oktoberfest in Washington. The festival spans 3 weekends and features 12 live authentic bands, live dancing, a Kinderplatz for kids, vendor booths with crafts, souvenirs, & German goods, authentic foods, and of course, beer and wine. This festival is ranked as one of the top Oktoberfest celebrations in the country, and with its authentic setting and atmosphere, you'll feel like Germany came to Washington.