Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Greenville + The Upstate

The annual festival officially kicks off in Munich this Fri., Sept. 16 and throughout the month in the Upstate.

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Prost, Greenville. It may still be September, but Oktoberfest is upon us. Oktoberfest is an annual folk festival that takes place in Munich, Germany + many parts of the US.

Kick off die Feierlichkeiten (the celebrations) with German beer + food this weekend at these three Oktoberfest events:

🍻 Marzen and Brats Oktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 17 | 2-10 p.m. | Tetrad Brewing Co., 603 E. Stone Ave. | Free entry | Prost with beer launches, brats and pretzels, live music + more.

🍻 Oktoberfest at Habitap | Fri.., Sept. 16-Sun., Oct. 16 | Times vary | Habitap, 1325 Miller Rd. | Free entry | Nom on specialty food, beers, and pairings.

🍻 Iron Hill Brewery Oktoberfest | Fri., Sept. 16-Sun., Oct. 2 | Times vary | Iron Hill Brewery, 741 Haywood Rd. | Free entry | Enjoy authentic dishes like currywurst, Iron Hill brews + a commemorative mug.

Looking for more festivities this month and next? Check out Kidding Around Greenville’s guide to Oktoberfest in the Upstate.

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