How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Cullman, Alabama

The Cullman Octoberfest is an 8-day festival held annually during the first week of October. The event attracts thousands of visitors to the Bavarian carnival-like celebration of German beer, food, music and dancing. Organizers of the Cullman Oktoberfest have included many of the activities that take place in the world's largest Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Activities such as the Costume and Riflemen's Parade, the Oktoberfest Mass and the Tapping of the Keg may be smaller in scale when compared to those in Munich, but offer the same kind of pageantry and flair.

Instructions

Enjoy Oktoberfest

1. Plan to visit the Cullman Oktoberfest on the opening weekend to experience the many opening-day traditions.

2. Pick up a Cullman, Alabama Oktoberfest event calendar at the Weisn fairgrounds. Make sure to schedule the events you don't want to miss.

3. Stop in during the week for a relaxing evening of live music and dancing, good food and refreshingly cold beverages.

4. Bring the entire family and celebrate Family Day on Saturday and Sunday. There are many rides, game booths and arts and crafts areas designed specifically for the little ones in your group.

5. Participate in one of the many contests that are held daily. The beer stein hold is a challenging event that tests one's strength and endurance by seeing which contestant can hold a full beer stein at shoulder height the longest.

6. Visit one of the beer tents or beer gardens and taste fine Bavarian brews while eating bratwursts, potato pancakes and many other German specialties.

7. Arrange for overnight accommodations in Cullman, Alabama situated near the Oktoberfest site, which makes it easy to arrange for public transportation to and from the event.

Tips & Warnings

• Learn popular German phrases such as "Eins, Zwei, Drei, G'Suffa." The phrase means "one, two, three, drink!"

• Pets are not allowed on the premises unless required for medical purposes.

Resources

• The Cullman Oktoberfest website for more information