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Breweries and Games! Attends Fremont Oktoberfest

It's that time of the year again. The leaves are beginning to change, the mornings are cold. Yes, fall is upon us and with it comes one of the most important of all the beer holidays, Oktoberfest!  Recently we got to attend the Fremont Oktoberfest and it was a blast!

The event was in the western part of the neighborhood and covered two streets near the waterfront. A savory mix of beer tents, sponsor booths, and a few buildings open filled in the area with food, fun, and of course, beer.

This Oktoberfest had everything from beer to bratwurst, dogs to dirndls and even one of those big magic carpet slides. Upon entrance to the event, I was given a mini stein and a number of beer tokens with the understanding that each would fill said stein in the typical way of every American brewfest ever.




Beer is the true attraction at any Oktoberfest and the Fremont Oktoberfest delivered.  There were over 80 beers representing some of the finest breweries around and not just those of the Pacific Northwest. From Alaska to Germany a luscious mix of IPA's, ales, and of course Oktoberfest beers were available and by the time I'd used all of my tokens I realized I hadn't tasted a bad one.

There were other attractions as well.  A talented band played classic rock songs from a stage on the far west side of the Oktoberfest and the sound carried through most of the event. There was also a Miss Buxom contest and some chainsaw pumpkin carving. Both of which I don't think I've ever seen anything like before.

Falling on a busy sports weekend the event provided a large indoor area with massive projections showing the various Washington sports teams as they played throughout the three days. An interesting choice perhaps but given the popularity of team sports in Seattle it isn't surprising. In fact, it seemed really appropriate. Where I'd been sure I was going to miss the Sounders game before, now I could watch it while enjoying a few German beers.

All this said the event was very crowded. The website tells me that this is the 21st year of this event in Fremont and it seems like the word has truly gotten out.  Thankfully the first two days were 21+ which severely limited the amount of children which would be added to this crowd. Sunday, when kids were allowed in free, featured many activities for them and their families which I didn't see.

The Fremont Oktoberfest was an absolute delight.  A combination of Bavarian tradition and American brewfest led to a great time for everyone there. Despite the crowds  I've already marked my calendar for next year.

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