Can't make it to OktoberFest in Munich? It's on my bucket list. I have friends who have gone. Some say it's a life-altering experience.
Well, Bier Garten Riverwalk -from the folks who brought us Mad Dogs British Pub on the Riverwalk - will be providing a touch of OktoberFest here in town for two straight weekends.
Bier Garten's OktoberFest takes begins 6 p.m. Friday and lasts through Sunday, and again Oct. 2-4. It will come complete, of course, with German entertainment: singalongs, stein-holding, all horn blowing contests and live music.
There will be also a ceremonial keg tapping to start things off Friday night as well as dancing and lots more.
Bier Garten is located on Riverwalk level near Hyatt Regency, 126 Losoya. I visited it for the first time for a pre-bloggers event Wednesday and came away with some goodies, including a pretzel necklace of sorts.
No, really, actual pretzels. Immediately fantastic. The beer list (and the size of Bier Garten's mugs) is nothing to sneeze at. I immediately came to like the vibe and scenery at Bier Garten. Plenty of seating inside and outside.
According to some folks, Ursula Pari - aka My Favorite KSAT Anchor - helped with the keg-tapping in the Bier Garten's inaugural OktoberFest last year. I wish there were pics of this, though.
Confession: I'm in the middle of a house move. It's not exactly a stress-free time in my life but I enjoyed meeting old friends and making new ones at this year's OktoberFest preview on Wednesday. A nice break in the chaos.
This local edition of OktoberFest is worth careful consideration for a night's (or weekend's) worth of entertainment. It should be that fun.
