Wow, Those Are Some Seriously Big Beers My Dear: Oktoberfest is On

With such a focus on what's happening in and around Philadelphia sometimes I forget to widen the lense for a bigger view of the beer world. Last week I managed to miss the start of Oktoberfest in Munich Germany.  The world's largest festival, at 5 million plus attendies, launched on Sept 17 and runs until October 3.

As much as I'd love to attend this mondo beer fest that day will have to wait. If you plan on keeping it local here are two options that will put a twist in your dirndls and lederhosen. PROST!

Brauhaus Schmitz 3rd Annual Oktoberfest

Saturday Sept 24. Noon-? PAYG

This is the real deal. Skip the flight and stay in Philly for German food, music and of course the beer. Anytime you can shut down a block on South Street for your party it's gotta be good.

6th Annual Midtown Village Fall Festival
Saturday October 1st, Noon-8pm
So what if it's not offically an Oktoberfest. It's a "five block block party". Have a beer and enjoy!