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Looking for information on the 2012 Oktoberfest? It’s happening on September 29, 2012.
The first annual Downtown Raleigh Oktoberfest is happening this Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 4pm-9pm. It will be on the corner of North Person and Pace Street (not Peace Street). Wrist bands are $5.00 for adults and that includes one beer ticket. Beer for purchase is available and you can bring your own stein for $7.00 and if you follow the rules.
Organizers say this is a grass roots community event and is the first step in developing a larger Oktoberfest celebration. The Downtown Raleigh Oktoberfest is organized by the Music on the Porch Non-Profit and supported by Carolina Brewing Company, PieBird Restaurant, and Person Street Partnership.
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Food & beer
Carolina Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest and CPA will hbe avilable for $4.00 per 16oz draft and $7.00 if you bring your own stein. If you bring your own stein, you must follow these rules:
- It must be a real beer stein
- 1 liter limit
- Glass is allowed if you clean up party fouls
Outside food includes sausage, pretzels and Klausie’s Pizza Truck. Head inside to PieBird for a special event menu.
Additional information
- Parking: park 1 block north of festival site just past Franklin Street.
- The Carolina Brewing Company Oktoberfest tent will be setup next to PieBird restaurant on North Person Street.
- Bringing the family? Check out the bounce room for the kids and a side area for them to run around.
- Do you do art? Half of the block is closed off for local artists. Sell you art at no cost. Artists are invited to show and\or sell your art work on either side of the street during the event.
Rain date: Oct 8th at same location.