Are you ready for the Chicken Dance? How about bratwurst and lederhosen? It can only mean one thing: it’s Oktoberfest time! Each year we celebrate all things German as the summer winds down and fall comes to the Pacific Northwest. Here are the 2023 Oktoberfest events in Olympia and Throughout Thurston County.
Headless Mumby Brewing
September 16
232 Division Street NW, Olympia
Headless Mumby Brewing is having their annual Oktoberfest, and you won’t want to miss a minute of it! They are once again spotlighting their Martzen-style lager. Be sure to get a limited edition mug to take home. Find all the details on the Headless Mumby Oktoberfest in this article.
Hoh River Brewery
September 21 – October 1
2442 Mottman Road SW Suite A, Tumwater
Hoh River Brewery is celebrating Oktoberfest in Tumwater with their annual special release of OctHOHberfest, a Marzen-style lager beer. The lager will be available September 21 through October 1. For more information, visit the Hoh River Brewery website.
Oktoberfest BINGO
September 29, 6 p.m.
Lacey Senior Center
6757 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey
The Senior Services for South Sound’s annual Oktoberfest Bingo is happening once again on September 29. This 21-and-older event has a snack bar that will have appropriate fare and drinks, a 50/50 raffle, and special game tickets and daubers. Cost is $25, cash only, at the door. For more information, visit the Senior Services for South Sound website.
Johnson’s Smokehouse & Sausage Kitchen Inc.
September 30
8312 Diagonal Road SE, Olympia
Johnson’s Smokehouse & Sausage Kitchen will be having their Oktoberfest celebration in Olympia on September 30. They will have live music and food specials. More details as we get closer to the event will be available on the Johnson’s Smokehouse & Sausage Kitchen Facebook page.
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