A round of cheers: Taproom celebrates fall w/ street fair-style ‘Oktoberfest’

Oktoberfest is coming to Bozeman in 2018! The Bozeman Taproom will host the Gallatin Valley’s largest Oktoberfest Festival on Mendenhall Street in Downtown Bozeman on Saturday, September 22nd.
The Taproom will offer a large selection of Oktoberfest-inspired craft beers from Sam Adams, Hofbrau, Sierra Nevada, MAP Brewing, Bozeman Brewing, Bayern Brewing, Red Lodge Ales, Meadowlark Brewing and Angry Orchard. There will be oompah music, German sausage sandwiches, hot pretzels and plenty of Oktoberfest traditions. Fantastic live music will be provided by Bridger Creek Boys and Milton Minasco & the Big Fiasco. The festivities will run from 2–8pm in a street festival atmosphere, so be sure to wear your finest dirndl dresses or leather lederhosen! Admission to this family-friendly event is FREE.
That’s not all, folks! The Hop Queen of the party will be chosen from the best outfitted Oktoberfest partygoer. There will also be a Sam Adams stein-holding competition and prizes for the victor. The authentic sausage are sourced locally and the perfect accompaniment to the fine selection of German-style beers. Taproom neighbors Cafe Fresco and Montana Provisions will also be providing an assortment of great food!
In the spirit and tradition of Oktoberfest, Bayern Brewing will host a cask ale firkin which will deliver 15 imperial gallons of delicious traditional Oktoberfest brew served in its traditional manner. Take part in this truly unique experience to enjoy beer the way it was served for thousands of years in its true intended flavor and condition, i.e. before the advent of refrigeration and carbonation. It is a rare treat for the beer aficionado and will surely take you back in time.
Request your favorite Oktoberfest oompah songs and don’t forget to raise a glass with your friends to the traditional Oktoberfest toast with a hearty Ein Prosit. The inaugural and soon to be best Oktoberfest festival in Southwest Montana will go from 2–8pm on Saturday, September 22nd on Mendenhall Street outside of the Bozeman Taproom. If you love beer, great food, live music and fun, this is an event you can’t miss!
Located on the corner of Rouse and Mendenhall, learn more about the beer lovers’ Mecca at www.bozemantaproom.com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook for the most up-to-date event announcements, @bozemantaproom. •