SAN ANTONIO — The aroma of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of Prost once again heralds the arrival of Oktoberfest on the San Antonio River Walk.
- Month-long event
- Special food menus
- Local celebrity appearances
The month-long event kicked off on Friday with a procession and the official keg tapping at The BierGarten restaurant on the Riverwalk.
“Our multicultural city has a strong German heritage,” said Terry Corless CEO of the Maddogs Group. “We invite the world to eat, toast and dance, celebrating the spirit of Texas gemütlichkeit!”
Partygoers will be able to feast on The BierGarten’s authentic Oktoberfest Sausage Platter which includes: two Nuremberg sausage wheels, Weisswurst, Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, and two sides of mustard.
Stein hoisting, Keg tapping, and Bavarian bands will also be showcased the weekends of September 27-29 and October 4-6. Local celebrities will be honorary keg tappers and revelers will participate in contests and sing-a-longs.
Munich, in Bavaria, boasts the world’s largest annual festival with more than six million visitors every year. It started in 1810 when Crown Prince Ludwig married his bridge, Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
Since then, the event has developed into an annual and international tradition, attracting visitors from around the world.
Other eateries along the Riverwalk will also participate in Oktoberfest.