Octoberfest

Octoberfest is one of the fun folk Fall events. It started in 19th Century in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and is now celebrated in many places around the globe!

Austrian Dirndl Dress by VintageDreamBox

 

For approximately 16 days (about mid of September to the first weekend in October) its all about beer, food and fun!

Budweiser Ceramic Pewter Lid Stein by KissedByAge

 

If you will go to one of your local events, you should probably expect live polka music, German and local craft beer brewers, German  bratwurst, potato salad and delicious pretzels! There will be dancing and contests like the one for yodeling or brat eating.

 Black & white party sign by MisterMustache

If this sounds like fun to you, grab your favorite beer stein, get your taste buds ready and go to your local Octoberfest, its food and a fun time!

Wooden mug by WoodCraftStudio

 

Maple leaf brooch by CityCrochet

 

Felted net scarf Leaves by Galafilc

 

 

Pretzel necklace by AnechkasJewelry

 

Loden Sport Coat Jacket by LettersInMyPocket

 

Folk festival sarafan by founditgreat

 

Story by Tanya Socksandmittens

24th Annual VonSteuben Germanfest

24th Annual VonSteuben Germanfest

 

Sullivan County of New York is renowned for its spectacular scenic views and brilliant red, yellow, and orange foliage colors. It is the home to a number of great fall events, including (but certainly not limited to) Germanfest.



Despite the nasty weather the Von Steuben Day annual parade and Germanfest began in Yulan as planned on September 13th. Hundreds of folks with children and without showed up for the festival, enjoying never ending pitchers of beer, German food, the music of “Musikverein” and German dancing.


Crafters booths drown the interest of the public and the kids corner was very popular and well attended.

Founded in 1957, the Annual Steuben Parade on Fifth Avenue and an Octoberfest-fest gathering in Central Park have given New Yorkers a chance to celebrate their German-Americanheritage a bit closer to home, the Yulan parade was organazed by volunteer fire companies and sponsored by local businesses to give folks a chance to enjoy German heritage and the colorful change of seasons.

The Fall season just began and we have more events ahead to attend:
Wine Festival at Bethel Woods
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Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Craft Beer Festival and Chili Cook-Off at Bethel Woods
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Oct. 11, noon-4 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

TroutoberFest
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Oct. 11-12, Beaverkill Angler, Roscoe, N.Y.

Story by Lyudmila woolsolution