German culture celebration Oktoberfest returns to Edmonton's Ice District
A slice of Bavaria has returned to downtown Edmonton.
The Fan Park on 104 Avenue beside Rogers Place has been transformed into Oktoberfest at Ice District to include a 30,000-square-foot beer hall tent, live music, German cuisine, local vendors, activities and games.
Oktoberfest at Ice District runs Thursday through Sept. 28.
Highlights include:
- traditional dishes such as schnitzels, sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels and strudels;
- authentic German beer and a wide selection of other domestic and imported beers and beverages, with specially designed Oktoberfest steins available;
- beer and drink vendors such as Blindman Brewing, Erdinger, Fahr Brewery, Jasper Brewing Co., Molson Coors, Rival Trade Brewing, Samuel Adams, Troubled Monk, Troubled Tea and Wild Rose Breweries;
- performances by traditional German bands and other entertainers.
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