If you’ve ever been to a German Oktoberfest — a real one — you know the drill.
Volks enjoy beer from steins the size of kegs, and sausages larger than pigs. They dance in lederhosen to oompah bands. It is quite a party, no?
Westport is not Munich. But if you want great fun without a passport, Westoberfest is the place to be.
The 2nd annual event — set for this Saturday (October 19, 1 to 5 p.m., Elm Street) — builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event.
A slew of restaurants, businesses and non-profits joins together for this fun afternoon in the heart of downtown.
A scene from last year’s Westoberfest.
It’s family-friendly, but let’s start with beer. Beginning at 2 p.m., over 30 New England craft breweries will offer more than 50 pours, for unlimited tasting.
But man does not live by beer alone. Rothbard Ale + Larder (of course!) and Kawa Ni (surprise!) provide traditional brats and pretzels, and untraditional spicy miso ramen, tofu pockets and sesame noodles.
Live music comes from StompBoxTrio. Nearby, there’s a classic car rally.
Meanwhile, kids enjoy pumpkin decorating, face painting, apples and a live animal exhibit.
Westoberfest is sponsored by the Westport Downtown Merchants Association, with support from The Grapevine, Westport Farmers’ Market, Air-cooled Car Company, Earthplace, Westport Museum of History & Culture, Artists Collective of Westport, One River, Gault, Princeton Review, Southern Tide, Lux Bond & Green and the Goddard School.
Prost!
(Advance ticket prices are $40 for 1, $70 for a pair, $320 for a party pack of 10. Click here to purchase. Single tickets are available for $45 at the gate.)
