Zusammenfassung der Oktoberfest Ereignisse

October may still seem like a somewhat distant prospect, but get hip, kids! It's right around the corner and people like to celebrate the existence of the month by drinking expensive beer in tall mugs and dancing to oom-pah-oom pah-pah in their best lederhosen. Here's a list of places to do it.

Friday, September 24

3rd Annual Downtown Priest River Oktoberfest
Music, wine/beer garden, art/craft vendors, food booths, and more.
For more information please call 208-448-2721


City of Post Falls Oktoberfest
presented by the Post Falls Historical Society and Preservation Commission
Q'Emiln Park, 4:30-8:30 pm
Advance tickets @ Parks & Recreation $12 Adults $10 Seniors (55+) & Children (under 10)

Saturday, September 25

Daanen's Delicatessen 17th Annual Oktoberfest
8049 N Wayne Blvd, 208-772-7371.
12 - 7 pm
Live Music-Kids Activities-FREE Admission
FOOD: Sausages, Kraut, Rotkohl, German Potato Salad, Desserts
1st beer free with purchase of collectors mug!


5th Annual Downtown Sandpoint Oktoberfest
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Sandpoint
Bier Garten featuring locally crafted brews from Laughing Dog and MickDuff's, plus a premium tasting selection from Pend d'Oreille Winery (hot spiced wine, anyone?). Kids will enjoy climbing Schweitzer's Power Tower wall, along with other fun treats. And who can pass up the delicious German-inspired fare dished up by local restaurants? Plus live music and more! Located in the Tomlinson Sotheby's parking lot, next to the Town Square, and sponsored by the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. Info: 208-255-1876


SeptOberFest Cruise with U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises
5:30 to 7 pm, $5 per person
First 100 people older than 21 to board will receive a free beer
765-4000 ext. 21 for more info.

Friday, October 1

Downtown Coeur d'Alene Oktoberfest
5 to 10 pm, Tickets $15 - Includes 6 sampling tokens & a 16 oz Glass Oktoberfest Stein provided by Centennial Distributing
Festivities Include:
*12 Tasting Stations featuring over 20 different Beers including Widmer Brother *Oktoberfest, Beck's, Stella Artois
*Traditional German Style Food
*Festive Live Music
*Variety of Contests
For information call 208-415-0116
Order rickets online

Harrison Octoberfest
Harrison City Park on Lake Coeur d'Alene, 1 pm-?
Includes homebrew competition, microbrews, hayrides, live music.

Saturday, October 2

Downtown Coeur d'Alene Oktoberfest
1 to 10 pm, Tickets $15 - Includes 6 sampling tokens & a 16 oz Glass Oktoberfest Stein provided by Centennial Distributing
Festivities Include:
*12 Tasting Stations featuring over 20 different Beers including Widmer Brother *Oktoberfest, Beck's, Stella Artois
*Traditional German Style Food
*Festive Live Music
*Variety of Contests
For information call 208-415-0116
Order rickets online

Luther Park 2nd Annual Oktoberfest
Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 Olive Ave., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Featuring live music and Laughing Dog Beer served by Eichardt's, a silent auction and dinner including German potato salad, steamed red cabbage, spaetzle and cheese, sauerbraten and bratwurst, with apple strudel and German sweet chocolate cake for dessert. Tickets are $15 adults, or $18 at the door; and $7 children, or $10 at the door. Purchase tickets early at Luther Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Luther Park Community Enhancement Fund. 208-265-3557

Friday, October 23rd

3C's Octoberfest Fundraiser
6-9 pm., Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn
Price: $35/person
Lots of great German food and two drink tickets for either beer or wine. The event will feature both a live and silent auction, along with our popular "crazy" auction. There will also be a raffle for a wagon full of liquor, beer, and wine. In addition, there will be a 50/50 money pot raffle. All money raised goes to various charities within Kootenai County. 667-1479 for more information. Reservations required.