2015 Stammtisch Oktoberfest
This year marks the 205th anniversary of Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration that kicks off on September 19. However Stammtisch in Northeast Portland will kick of its Oktoberfest Street Festival a day early on Friday, September 18 beginning at 5:00pm and will conclude on Sunday, September 20 at 9:00pm.
After last year’s Oktoberfest celebration this year Stammtisch has expanded to three days and will once be closing off NE Flanders at NE 28th Avenue for a weekend street festival. The expanded biergarten will feature ten Oktoberfest style biers, BBQ, live music, authentic German glassware, games, face painting and more.
For the BBQ, Chef Graham Chaney will be grilling up Roasted Chicken and Bratwurst wile also offering up Sandwiches, Curry Wurst, Döner Kebabs, Giant Pretzels, and more out on the street.
Here’s a tentative list of events for all three days of Stammtisch Oktoberfest.
Friday, September 18th
5:00pm: Street is closed off and the biergarten and bbq are open to the public. Glassware for sale including 1L commemorative mugs, 1L glass boots, 1L glass mugs.
6:00pm: Tapping of the ceremonial keg.
10:00pm: Street party closes down and the party continues inside.
Saturday, September 19th
Noon: Street is closed off and the biergarten and bbq are open to the public. Glassware for sale including 1L commemorative mugs, 1L glass boots, 1L glass mugs.
2:00pm: Live music begins.
2:00pm: Tapping of ceremonial keg.
2:00-5:00pm: Free face painting
10:00pm: Street party closes down and the party continues inside.
Sunday, September 20th
Noon: Street is closed off and the biergarten and bbq are open to the public. Glassware for sale including 1L commemorative mugs, 1L glass boots, 1L glass mugs.
1:00pm: Live music begins.
2:00-4:00pm: Free face painting
9:00pm: Street party closes down and the party continues inside.
Oktoberfest/Märzen biers set to be on draft from these breweries:
- Ayinger
- Andechs
- Benediktiner
- Hofbräu
- Paulaner
- Schlenkerla
- Schwabenbräu
- Spaten
- Warsteiner
- Weltenburger
Make sure to bust out your lederhosen and dirndls for what is always a great way to celebrate some European history.
Stammtisch
401 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.