Oktoberfest

Overview

Oktoberfest is in the haus! It's Brisbane's version of the German beer fest, and it's as close as you can get to the real thing without stepping out of your hinterhorf! Brisbane Oktoberfest is back at the RNA Turniergelände (show grounds) for another year of schnitzels, beer and zeitgeists galore.

The origins of Oktoberfest date back to 1810, and rules from back then still apply today - like that only beer brewed in Munich can be consumed, and everyone has to wear long socks and suspenders (loljokes). Us dirty thieves have recycled the event's premise and have made it our own, although not as long, but still with a hear, hear! to all things German. There'll be plenty of Schweinebraten (roast pork), Würstl (sausages) and Brezn (pretzels), not to mention the ridiculous amount of classic German beers to go around. Also a crowd favourite is the Miss Oktoberfest competition, with the title going to the candidate that can wear the traditional dress (dirndl) with pride, be strong enough to carry numerous steins, can master new German skills quickly and who knows the most about Oktoberfest and Germany. Similarly, the Bavarian Strongman contest is a test of the true German man within (hint, there's keg rolling and a bucket race involved).

Even if you don't like the taste of beer, the spirit of Brisbane's Oktoberfest is calling you to its doppelganger event for two weekends (7-9th and 14-16th). I promise it won't be shizenhousen!