My dad attended a university in Munich for two years during his young adulthood. Throughout my adolescence, I heard my dad tell more stories of his college days in Munich than of any other period in his life. He would speak of the Olympics that took place when he was there, of his many nights spent at the Hofbräu Haus with friends, of his jogs through the English Gardens, and mostly, of the Oktoberfest festivities that he will remember forever (he is still amazed by how many massive beer mugs the servers could carry at once!). While my trip to Munich last spring didn't fit the Oktoberfest timeline, I figured I could experience something similar to the real deal in Seattle this fall. But, unfortunately, I wasn't in town during Leavenworth's Oktoberfest nor for Fremont's First Annual Oktoberfest. However, while I may have missed the Oktoberfest celebrations in Fremont and Leavenworth this fall, it doesn't mean that a chance to take part in the fall festivities is over yet!

The Plattdeutsche Verein of Seattle is hosting an Oktoberfest at the German Heritage Society's House on Capital Hill this Saturday night. How awesome is that?! The best part about this festival (in comparison to Fremont and Leavenworth's) is that it may have a more authentic vibe since it will be filled with Germans. Even though it may have a more genuine feel, it seems odd to me that they would host the event after the German Oktoberfest dates. While so many people who don't know much about German culture tend to think that Oktoberfest is later in the month of October, it seems odd that the Plattdeutsche Verein would host the event so late in October, because they know that it's typically in late September-early October. Perhaps they wanted to allow those who so desired to go to Germany for Oktoberfest and then come back to a celebration in Seattle. Who knows? Regardless, I'm glad they're having it this late. Maybe I can finally make it to this celebration.

Here's the flyer the German Heritage Society posted for the event in case you're interested in joining the festivities: