Oktoberfest is Here!

Given that I just came from Munich for a very appropriately timed business trip, I was also able to experience the annual Oktoberfest celebration they hold.  I wish I had one word to describe the whole experience, which was so graciously shared with us by our German colleagues, Tanja and Kathrein. Not only did these ladies show us the ropes, but they partied with us like there was no tomorrow.  Danke schon!

While I'll give you more color around my Munich Oktoberfest experience later, I first want to tell you about the celebration that's happening locally in Astoria.  Taking place as it does each year at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, it'll be a two week celebration with beer, food, music and the most important thing that makes this event so wonderful - the crowd.  Here are more details around this event - so start gathering up the troops and don't be afraid to wear your dirndl.

Oktoberfest at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Saturday October 1st - Saturday, October 9th, 2011
12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Enjoy a live band, free beer tastings at great prices, a pig roast and amazing activities each day of the week. 

Saturday, October 1st
German-American Dance Band from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Becks promo from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - free beer tasting & $13 pitchers
Becherovka promo from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (this is a typical Czech liquor and I highly suggest you try it!)

Sunday, October 2nd
Feverschlucker brass band from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Bernard promo from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Monday, October 3rd
Becks promo from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Tuesday, October 4th
Staropramen & Blue Point promo from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Wednesday, October 5thRadeberger promo from free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Thursday, October 6th
Pilsner Urquell promo from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - free beer tasting & $13 pitchers
Sausage samples

Friday, October 7th
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest & Spaten Oktoberfest promo from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Saturday, October 8th
Live music by Ovocnickovia from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Becherovka promo from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Staropramen & Blue Point promo from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Sunday, October 9th
Feverschlucker brass band from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Captain Lawrence promo from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. free beer tasting & $13 pitchers

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden - 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria NY 11102
718.274.4925
N/Q Train to Astoria Blvd
http://www.bohemianhall.com/