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Oktoberfest @ Bousquet Mountain
October 1, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Get ready for a lively Bavarian fest at Bousquet Mountain! Celebrate Oktoberfest, a rich tradition from Munich, with local brews, traditional food, and plenty of festivities. Sample from local craft beers, sway to the rhythm of some great music, and savor the taste of sausage and pretzels.
Schedule & Highlights:
12 PM: Gates open, and the music starts!
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Chairlift Rides to the Top of the Mountain
3:00 PM: Ladies Stein Holding Competition
3:15 PM: Men’s Stein Holding Competition
3:30 PM: Pretzel Eating Contest
4:00 PM: Full Keg Toss
4:15 PM: Half Keg Toss
4:30 PM: Announcement of winners and award ceremony
Features & Activities:
Dive into a world of flavors with LOTS of local breweries presenting their best brews.
Featured Breweries:
Berkshire Brewing Company
Hot Plate Brewing
Shire Beer Co.
Bright Ideas Brewing
Big Elm Brewing
Antimony Brewing
Berkshire Cider Project
White Lion Brewing Co.
Get excited for some AWESOME live music from some of our favorite local artists, Lindsay Anne and Jack Waldheim!
We’ll have pretzels and other German classics!
We highly recommend bringing a designated driver, or reserving an uber to pick you up when the festivities are over!
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