Oktoberfest is a Bavarian celebration that includes music, good food and lots of beer. So when October rolls around why not have your own small backyard version of Oktoberfest. It’s a simple undertaking and will be fun for everyone who attends.
Here is a guide on how to plan the perfect Oktoberfest party.
1) Party invitations. You can send out invites to all your friends to join you this fall for your party. Some of these darling invitations can be printed up on line free of charge and others charge a reasonable amount for a stunning batch of cards.
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2) Buy napkins and table clothes in blue and white which are the official Oktoberfest colors. Perhaps buy a banner to hang outside announcing that its time for Oktoberfest.
3) Make sure you have an outside grill for all the good food that you will be cooking up.
4) You will need beer. Buy a keg or some bottles of specialty real Oktoberfest beer for everyone to enjoy. Most of the major beer manufacturers come out with their own Oktoberfest beer in the fall. These tend to be brewed the old way and offer a slight variation in taste from other beers. It will lend a bit of authenticity to your party. Also don’t forget to buy soda for the kids and designated drivers to drink or perhaps juice.
5) If you have a large tent then put it up in your backyard and stick your ice coolers and beer keg inside. Most Oktoberfest feature tents and more tents.
6) You will need the correct foods. Potato soups are popular, You can have a huge Crockpot full of it. Soft pretzels are a great finger food offering. You will need Bratwursts for the grill. Don’t forget to have a large tub of sauerkraut to place over the grilled bratwursts on a toasty bun. Also feature potato salads. For desert apple strudel or chocolate cake are ideal.
7) Music is a must for this event. Pick up some authentic German Cd’s to enjoy. Maybe even start your own version of the Chicken Dance or the Polka in your backyard with your family and friends. I’m sure it will illicit a lot of laughs and good times as everyone tries to recreate these fun dances.
8) Oktoberfest games. You can print up free game idea’s for Oktoberfest parties on line or you can purchase them.
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9) Have a race with beer steins. Make sure you have at least two large beer steins on hand for the event. You can plan to have a raise where each person holds a full stein of beer and tries not to spill it as they head for the finish line. This is a true Munich Oktoberfest race that is always fun.
No matter what party events you plan for your very own Oktoberfest it will be a hit because you will be surrounded by family and friends.
Here are some suppliers that offer Oktoberfest party suppler.
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