Looking to hit an Oktoberfest event and indulge in German culture, food, beer, music and festivities? This list will help you map out where to stop first.
Witchdoctor Brewing presents Oktoberfest, Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m., Witchdoctor Brewing Company, at 168 Center St, Southington: Enjoy hand-crafted food specials created by the lab, beer and live music by Borderline Genius.
Oktober Fest at Powder Ridge, Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m., 99 Powder Hill Rd, Middlefield: Enjoy beer sampling, keg tossing, Stein holding contest, live music by DB Kinney and Band Presence Led Zeppelin, food trucks and Vendor Village.
Fall Back Beer Wine Fest At Hawks Landing Country Club, Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., Hawk’s Landing Country Club, at 201 Pattonwood Drive, Southington: Enjoy beer, wine, liquor, craft cocktails, canned cocktails, vendors from all throughout New England and food as well.
Cheshire Chamber of Commerce presents Oktoberfest, Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., 125 Commerce Court Suite 7, Cheshire: Enjoy a meal catered by Spice Catering Group, beer, cider, wine, soft drinks, music and fun.
Oktoberfest for Soul Friends: 20 Year Celebration, Oct. 26. Witchdoctor Brewing, at 168 Center Street, Southington: Enjoy food, beer, snacks, live music from the Presence Trio — a Led Zepplin tribute band — and reveal of Soul Friends’ new logo.
Hungarian Community Club of Wallingford presents Oktoberfest, Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 11 p.m., 147 Ward St, Wallingford: Enjoy dinner and dancing with music by the Adlers Band.
Schlachtfest at the Meriden Turner Halle, Nov. 18 from 5 to 11 p.m., the Meriden Turner Halle located at 800 Old Colony Road, Meriden: Enjoy a roast pork dinner served with assorted German sausages, music provided by The Adlers. Traditional Schuhplattler dance will be featured and the Meriden Turner Players will regale you with a Schlachtfest Skit and more.
Surrounding areas
Oktoberfest @ Parkville Market, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 1400 Park St., Hartford
Fest Season in the Biergarten, through Sunday, Nod Hill Brewery, at 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield
■Sun BrewFest, Oct. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m., Mohegan Sun
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