Parktoberfest

What a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. It was awesome that it was free to get in and 20 $ for 4 beers! Not 4 tasters, 4 whole beers! All microbrews from local breweries.
The lebensmittel was a big draw for us, as we love German street foods. But alas, es schmeckt nicht gut. The «German Potato Salad» was basically boiled potatoes with vinegar dressing-​while it should have had plenty of onion, bacon, herbs, mustard and pepper. Fail! The sausages were okay, but I feel like with all that beer the could have soaked a brat or two… and schnitzel? No where to be found. I like my lederhosen with a side of schnitzel. Just sayin.
The location was fantastic, and we were so saddened to see there is a Target planned for lot! It’s a charming neighborhood and a pity that a big box store will soon descend. I hope they still allow the festival to happen there next year!
It was cute that they had a family/​kid section outside of the beer area gates, so that peeps with offspring could enjoy a day out with the neighbors too.
The announcer was super obnoxious. It seemed like he really wanted it to turn into a crazy rager-​when it was a happy buzzed neighborhood fest. We were all having fun, eating, drinking a few brews, enjoying chatting with friends-​when he was running around with his shirt off yelling in the mic like it was spring break. Chill homie, or at least learn a little German and hype an Oktoberfest crowd with appropriate oom pa pa.
Speaking of Oom Pah Pah there was a great authentic band that played around 6 ish-​loved them, right after the stein competition which was also adorable.
I’ll go again next year if there is more food and less exposed beer belly.