Oktoberfest in Philadelphia – Things to do

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Oktoberfest 2011 in Philadelphia – Things to do

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Oktoberfest has become a national beer festival that originated in 1811 due to a a celebration after a Royal Wedding in Munich, Germany. Since 1960, it has become a 16-18 day event that has been transposed into an enormous world-famous event.

Here in Philadelphia, Oktoberfest seems to get better and better. Would one be surprised after the City of Philadelphia has been named one of the top 14 beer cities in the World in 2011, besides being named one of America’s top beer cities.

As Oktoberfest in Philadelphia comes to a close, with most events ending on October 15th, we wanted to share some of these Oktoberfest events that are left..

Events for Oktoberfest in Philadelphia

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• Oktoberfest Under the Sea  –  Thursday, October 13th – This 1st Annual event by the Focus Foundation, is held at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey from 7 pm to 11 pm. The foundation helps children with dyslexia and other developmental challenges. There will be German food and beer, beer and wine tastings, live music, silent auctions, and raffle baskets. ~ Map ~

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• Bloktoberfest  – Saturday, October 15th – For it’s 3rd year in a row, Bloktoberfest is on South Street in Philadelphia from noon until 8 pm. It takes place from Broad Street to 17th Street and is free for all ages; with beer, food, and music. Follow Bloktoberfest on Facebook  ~ Map ~

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• Thirstoberfest  – Saturday, October 15th – Thirstoberfest at the Memphis Taproom will have more than 25 flagship and limited beers from their local and stateside craft breweries. The Memphis Taproom will also be serving its special Thirstoberfest dogs from the truck all day. This event is from noon until 6 pm which is located  2331 East Cumberland Street Philadelphia, PA 19125.  (215) 425-4460 ~ Map ~

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• Oktoberfest at Frankford Hall  – Saturday, October 15th – Stephen Starr’s Frankford Hall, aka Beer Garden, will be celebrating Oktoberfest with German line dancers, a German band, and face painters for the kids. Festivities begin at noon at Frankford Hall which is located at 1210 Frankford Avenue. Mayor Michael A. Nutter will be making a guest appearance and tapping a keg at 4 pm. Other related Oktoberfest activities at Frankford Hall : The Festbeer Challenge on October 12th and the Beer Olympics on October 13th. (215) 634-3338  ~ Map ~

• Brewfest at Mugshots  – Thursday, October 20th – Mugshots is a nice type of coffee house that engulfs local community. Mugshots will be celebrating Oktoberfest to where beers will be brewed with coffee beans roasted by Counter Culture Coffee Phildelphia.  Snacks will be provided by Mugshots and the Mini Q’s will be playing their brand of funky jazz. Time : 6pm – 8 pm  Location : 2831 W Girard Avenue – (215) 717-3327 –  Event info listed on Facebook – Brewfest at Mugshots ~ Map ~