Travelling to Minneapolis this weekend. Looking for Recommendations for Octoberfest

[tschwa2]

I am flying into MSP tomorrow morning and picking up a car and my son. Does anyone have any recommendations for an Octoberfest or two for Friday and Saturday- they can be two different ones, no further than 500 miles from Minneapolis? I think St Louis would be the furthest I would want to drive.

 

[TolmiePeak]

You are a bit early. New Ulm has the best Octoberfest but isn't until October.

 

[PigsDad]

A trip to Schell's Brewery in New Ulm might still be worth your time. They have an authentic German-style beer garden and it's the oldest brewery in MN (second oldest family owned in the US).

Kurt

 

[UpNorth]

Here's a link for the Minneapolis area... a few are going on this weekend!

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest

Eat some Bavarian pretzels, drink some Hefeweizen, and be merry.

mspmag.com

 

[Tia]

I am flying into MSP tomorrow morning and picking up a car and my son. Does anyone have any recommendations for an Octoberfest or two for Friday and Saturday- they can be two different ones, no further than 500 miles from Minneapolis? I think St Louis would be the furthest I would want to drive.

2024 Oktoberfest – Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter

gasthausbavarianhunter.com

 

[stmartinfan]

Haven't been to Octoberfest at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, so can't comment on that, but the restaurant has an old style German vibe and is in a nice setting in the country. You could also combine a visit there with a short drive further east to the St. Croix River and Stillwater, which is a pretty area, and a visit to an apple orchard like Aamodts for fresh pie or doughnuts. https://www.aamodtsapplefarm.com/

Surly Brewing has theirs this weekend too. It's a very successful brewery with a huge modern building in the city, so it will likely have a less traditional feeling but should have a young, hipper crowd.

 

[tschwa2]

Thanks.