Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg Texas

One word for the experience....excellent (like the bill and ted kind)! Fredericksburg is a small town - relatively. But there's one thing you notice right away when you get your soles on the pavement: the people of Fredericksburg are all about the celebration. I meandered through a few small shops, shoulder to shoulder with everyone else, and didn't buy a single thing. The shop owners and managers were still courteous and kind. That set a good mood which was only enhanced when you got to the town square - yes it's literally an old school town square - and found out that anyone who didn't have to be working to keep their business open was gainfully employed at the actual Oktoberfest! And they too were bright and smiling, and unusually helpful - based on my experience with such events. Let's get to the meat of the issue though, this Oktoberfest has it all. Beer, by the barrel; not the keg, the barrel! Wurst, schnitzel, and sauerkraut enough to feed all of Texas. And more tubas than the Macy's day parade. There were three separate stages which all had live music. A play ground for kids which makes the "family outing" much more legitimate. And a number of vendors to give you something to gander at while the first 3 or 4 pints start to kick in. Speaking of pints, the beer itself was very reasonably priced! It came to $5 for ANY import and the selection was vast! I actually had so many I can't honestly remember which was my favorite. I know it was my second one, and I know it was German, and it was definitely a Marzen/Oktoberfest...I suppose I have no other option but to go again next year! I am going to cast my vote for Oktoberfest Fredericksburg as being the number 1 underrated event in Texas. Next year EVERYONE should go! It will stay firmly seated as a destination event for the Unofficial Texas Beer Tour!

Get ready for the BARLEYWINE!!!
Jack