How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Boston

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How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Boston

Introduction

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Boston honoring the traditional 2-week Bavarian beer festival that originated in Munich, Germany over 180 years ago. The most popular celebrations include the Samuel Adams Oktoberfest, the annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest, the Boylston Schul-Verein Oktoberfest and the Harpoon Oktoberfest. Each event features traditional German-style music, food, beer and games, yet each celebration is a one-of-a-kind experience.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Experience Oktoberfest

Steps

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Step One

Visit Historic Castle at Park Plaza and attend the Boston Oktoberfest sponsored by Samuel Adams. The Boston brewery serves its traditional Oktoberfest brew and many other reasonably priced special beers that are exclusive to this event.
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Step Two

Take the T-line and use the Arlington Station exit. The Boston Oktoberfest is a short walk along Arlington Way.
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Step Three

Attend the largest Oktoberfest in New England at the Boylston Schul-Verein celebration. The beer garden offers a variety of Bavarian beers while German food vendors provide an array of traditional eats such as bratwurst, potato pancakes, soft pretzels, cream puffs, strudel and jumbo pickles.
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Step Four

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Harpoon Brewery, New England's largest craft brewery. Enjoy three stages of music to view performances by the region's most popular German Oompa bands while sipping on your favorite Harpoon beers.
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Step Five

Use the free shuttle service from the South Station Area when attending the Harpoon Oktoberfest. There is a cover charge at the brewery that includes a souvenir pint cup.
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Step Six

Participate in the many Oktoberfest activities and games held at the Harpoon Brewery. The most popular activity is the famous chicken dance and the keg bowling competition.
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Step Seven

Join more than 100,000 party-goers who annually visit Harvard Square to celebrate Oktoberfest. The single-day event honors the finest in German culture and an international array of foods that highlights the ethnic diversity found in this unique section of Boston.
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Step Eight

Stroll through Harvard Square and enjoy a vast selection of Bavarian and local brews while shopping for jewelery, accessories, crafts, clothing and other gifts at booths staffed by more than 200 area vendors.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Tickets for most Boston Oktoberfest events are not sold in advance so arrive to your destination early to ensure admittance.
  • Parking at all four event locations is extremely limited.
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