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Update 2011: Largest Portland Oktoberfest @ Widmer Brothers Brewing | 5,000+ People, Music, Beer, Food

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From Widmer Brothers:

Widmer Brothers Brewing Celebrates a German Tradition at the 6 th Annual Widmer Oktoberfest

Get ready for Munich-style ales and German bratwursts as one of Portland’s most-loved Oktoberfest celebrations will take place Saturday, September 11 from 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., at Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.

Widmer’s Oktoberfest is a tribute to the world-renowned celebration in Munich, Germany, which draws more than six million people annually during the 16-day festival. Widmer’s version, although smaller in scale, is large in Oktoberfest spirit. The festival features a variety of craft beers, traditional German food, accordion players, and live music throughout the day. Each year, thousands of Oregonian‘s attend the festival; this year’s celebration is expected to draw more than 4,000 craft beer fanatics.

Treat your ears to live music throughout the day from Those Darn Accordions, Amadan, Hillstomp, Sassparilla and Chris Margolin & The Dregs.

Admission to Widmer’s Oktoberfest is free; however, a 2009 souvenir stein is required for consuming beer. All beer and food is purchased with tokens, which cost $1 each. Patrons pay four tokens for a souvenir stein, four tokens for a full stein of beer and food items are $2-$5. Sales of steins and tokens
end at 10:30 p.m., one hour prior to the close of the event.

Widmer Brothers Brewery is located at 929 N. Russell Ave., just off of North Interstate Avenue and Russell Street. The main entrance is at N. Russell and Mississippi and is located one block from the
MAX Light Rail line and the Mississippi/Albina MAX stop. Only curbside parking is available and
alternative modes or transportation are encouraged