oktoberfest

Getaway: Annual festivals in Leavenworth (120 mi. E)

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Leavenworth, Washington is a small town (pop. ~2,000) about 120 miles east of Seattle. Nestled in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the area is graced by mountains rising to 5,000 and 8,000 feet. The area is known for sunshine, low rainfall (9 inches per year), and nearby fruit orchards. The town of … [Read more...] about Getaway: Annual festivals in Leavenworth (120 mi. E)

Oktoberfest beer festivals in the Puget sound region

Beer-themed Oktoberfest celebrations are held in many other cities around the world, some in October and some in September, which has more predictably favorable weather. The largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany is "Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest" in Ontario, Canada. The largest in the United States "Oktoberfest … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest beer festivals in the Puget sound region

Kirkland Oktoberfest: largest authentic München-style biergarten in the Seattle area

Kirkland Oktoberfest is the Seattle area's largest authentic German Oktoberfest and München-style biergarten serving the best imported German and NW craft brews. It is NOT a tasting event—so there are no tasting glasses at this event. Enjoy a full liter or half liter of your favorite imported German biers or local … [Read more...] about Kirkland Oktoberfest: largest authentic München-style biergarten in the Seattle area