How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Syracuse, New York
Celebrate the Great Syracuse, New York Oktoberfest fall festival in popular Clinton Square. Located in downtown Syracuse, this event is put on by the German Immigrant Ancestors in Syracuse and Onodaga Counties. Participants enjoy the scenery in and around Clinton Square and traditional German food, dance, music and--of course--beer. The largest tent party in Central New York, the celebration typically occurs on a weekend in late September, running Friday through Sunday, with activities taking place most of each day.
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Syracuse, New York
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Catch the opening ceremonies on Friday evening, as the Alphorn playing begins and local dignitaries greet the crowd of the festival.
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Take part in "Family Day" on Sunday, which usually features a talent contest, yodeling and alphorn playing to entertain people of all different ages.
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Don't miss the raffle on Sunday evening during the closing ceremonies!
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Indulge in Lowenbrau beer, Black Forest cherry cake, bratwurst, German potato salad, and other rich, German tradional foods at this exciting event!
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Listen as the Liverpool Community Band graces Syracuse's Oktoberfest with its German-themed songs.
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Dance with the Bavarian folk dancers as they give you a taste of authentic Germany with their traditional costumes and upbeat movements.
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View a puppet show that will be staged for kids' entertainment. Also, don't miss "The Chicken Tanz," or "The Chicken Dance," performed as a long-standing German tradition derived from a famous Swiss composer. This fun, quirky dance has had a place in Oktoberfest history for years.
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See traditional Tyrolean Plattlers and the Liederkranz chorus, and celebrate with the best of German food, entertainment and Old World charm.
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View a historic landmark while you celebrate Oktoberfest: check out the Soldiers and Sailors Monument near the main Oktoberfest tent in Clinton Square. You can also see where the Erie Canal used to be, as Clinton Square lies directly on top of the canal of earlier days. You can still see the original stone walls of the canal near the square where Oktoberfest is celebrated.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't go overboard when drinking your beer. If you seem too intoxicated, you could be removed from the Oktoberfest festival.
