Yarra Valley Oktoberfest returns for its fifth year, with beer lovers congregating at the Lilydale Showgrounds for the frothy tradition. Don your dirndl and lederhosen on Saturday, October 26, for the German beer spectacular, where you can enjoy beers imported straight from Munich, German wine, schnapps and even a non-alcoholic cocktail cart to ensure no one is left out of the festivities. Plus, there'll be plenty of food to soak up the booze, including pretzels, bratwurst, roast chicken and pork knuckle. Providing entertainment on the day will be a classic oompah ensemble, quirky competitions and sideshows, roving performers and a DJ to round out the night. Find out more at the website and book tickets here.
If you can't get to Munich to celebrate this year's Oktoberfest, don't fret. There are loads of Oktoberfest events happening right across Melbourne, so you can still have a taste of the froth-soaked action. Prepare to get knee-deep in the beer-centric festivities at parties and festivals, where you'll jig to the sounds of an oompah band, eat the most delicious pretzels and, of course, consume lots (and lots) of beer.
