You don’t have to buy a plane ticket to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest. Here’s a list of some of the bratwurst and bier events happening in the area.
Everett Sausage Fest: Noon to midnight, Sept. 29-30, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 1, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2619 Cedar St. Eat and play and listen to music. Traditional Oktoberfest meal at the Bavarian Dinner Haus; brews in the Bavarian Beer Garden. More at www.everettsausagefest.com.
McMenamins Anderson School: Oktoberfest on Sept. 30, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. Beer, live music, bratwurst, hamburgers and more beer. Oompah Machine at 1 p.m., Coyote Willow at 4 p.m., The Hasslers at 7 p.m. More at www.mcmenamins.com.
Tulalip Resort Casino: Through Oct. 31, the restaurants at Tulalip will serve German fare, including amber ale braised beef brisket with spatzle, pork ribs with red cabbage, sausage and truffle potato fritters, pork schnitzel pops, Bavarian ham sandwiches, duck breast with apples and Thuringer sausage, and various desserts. More at TulalipResort.com/dining.
Carleton Farm’s Brew Fest: Local breweries and music noon to 4 p.m. and again from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, 630 Sunnyside Blvd. SE., north Snohomish River Valley. Tickets are $20 for eight tastings from breweries including Whitehall, Sound to Summit, SnoTown, Lakes Stevens Brewing, At Large, CCR, Farmstrong. Grow Washington sponsored. More at www.eventbrite.com/carleton-farms-brewfest-tickets.
Brew &Cider Festival: Sponsored by the Marysville-Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, this fest is 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Get a ticket ($30) online at marysvilletulalipchamber.com. Entertainment by the Margaret Wilder Band.
Octoberfest Bingo, Brats &Beer: East County Senior Center offers up this fundraising event, set for 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $20 for dinner and bingo games. Beer is extra. Call 360-794-6359.
Double Bluff Oktoberfest: The Whidbey Island brewery is hosting its Oktoberfest celebration and second anniversary party on Oct. 27 and 28. There will be five German-style beers on tap, traditional German food and live music. The brewery is at 112 Anthes Ave., Langley.
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