In Connecticut, a sure sign that autumn has arrived is the abundance of fall festivals. From agricultural fairs to pumpkin celebrations, every weekend has some kind of celebration going on. These six local Oktoberfests are spilling over with great brews, scrumptious food, live music, and more.
1. 6th Annual Two Roads Ok2berfest, September 15-16, 2018
Two Roads Brewing will celebrate Oktoberfest from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. September 15 - 16. Tap your foot to German music while tasting German-style beers. Join in games like the stein holding contest or grab a bite to eat from the mouthwatering food trucks. This is a 21 years and older event. Find Two Roads Brewing at 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford CT 06615.
2. Small State Great Beer Festival, September 15, 2018
This urban beer festival will take place in downtown Hartford. Small State Great Beer celebrates culture and beer with tastings from local breweries, live music, and delicious local food trucks. The festival will take place from 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at 1 Constitution Plaza,
Hartford, CT 06103.
3. Milford Oktoberfest, September 21-22, 2018
Step into the Bier Garten for scrumptious German food and seasonal brews. Live music, German dancers, and games will keep you entertained. Join in the festivities from Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Saturday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Find the Milford Oktoberfest at the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field,
1 Shipyard La.,
Milford, CT 06460.
4. Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort Oktoberfest, October 6, 2018
Take advantage of the fall foliage views at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort during Oktoberfest. Sample beers from over 30 breweries, take a free lift ride up the mountain for incredible views, and chow down on food truck cuisine. Plenty of live music keeps the energy going at this fall festival. Come down and celebrate from 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at 99 Powder Hill Rd.,
Middlefield, CT 06455.
5. Alpenhaus Oktoberfest, October 6, 2018
The spirit of Germany will come alive in downtown New Milford at the Alpenhaus Oktoberfest. This family-friendly event will have games for the adults and activities for the kids. Sample German and local craft beers while enjoying live music and German dancers. Enjoy the fun from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Bank St., New Milford, CT 06776.
6. The Hartford Sängerbund Oktoberfest, October 13, 2018
Bring your appetite to The Hartford Sängerbund. This authentic festival offers amazing German foods and beers. Enjoy live musicians and dancing at this German-inspired festival. Stop by between 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. at 719 N. Mountain Rd., Newington, CT 06111.
Have you ever attended any of these awesome Oktoberfests? Fall just doesn’t seem long enough to enjoy all of the incredible activities in Connecticut. Make time to visit this steam-powered cider mill and this quirky pumpkin village .
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