I have yet to make it to Oktoberfest in Germany, but it does remain on my international travel bucket list. In the meantime I will enjoy little Oktoberfests in other parts of the world. First was London, this time around was the largest Bavarian festivities outside Germany in Kitchener-Waterloo. We attended the Alpine Club Festhallen and although we were a bit underwhelmed at first, it quickly became a great afternoon.
I was aware that Molson's Canadian sponsored the Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo, so I wasn't really expecting to have much options. To my surprise and delight Rickard's had a special brew and a stone fruit cider that I thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe too much so?
The small venue had a stage with a 3 person band; Keyboard, accordion, and guitar. We figured there wasn't going to be much else entertainment, but we were wrong. There were traditional dancers doing lovely traditional dances. My favourite was chopping wood to the beat of the Bavarian tune with occasional knee slapping and stomping moves.
Onkel Hans made an appearance!
There was a bell playing lady, who's dream had always been to play at an Oktoberfest. She was so excited to be there!
Next there was the food: schnitzel, sausage, potato, sauerkraut, and cabbage roll. The Alpine Club is famous for their Apple Strudel, but sadly they had run out by the time we made our way to try it ourselves.
Schnapps was the only way to fill the apple shaped void; chocolate raspberry schnapps to be exact.
With 17 Festhallen I can certainly go back next year and have a different experience. I think first though, I'll need to procure some Bavarian attire!
Have you ever been to Oktoberfest in Germany?
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