Oktoberfest, Rootsfest

Not too many open houses in the area this long weekend. Everyone is celebrating Labor Day, or gearing up to hit some church fairs and Oktoberfests.

From 365 Things to Do in Massachusetts:

Oktoberfest comes throughout the fall season. We love any reason to celebrate, and when you through good beer and food into the mix, well – how much better can it get?

Oktoberfest Boylston Schul-Verein in Walpole looks great – and runs for 2 days: September 11 from 12 noon -11, and September 12 from 12 noon – 6 (thanks to Verena Lisinski for the tip!). From their site:

BOYLSTON SCHUL-VEREIN
8 County St. (Rt. 109)
Walpole, MA 02081

Live Music by Die Lustigen Almdudler from 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday

Join several thousand visitors during our weekend long celebration of “Gemütlichkeit” and fun at New England’s largest Oktoberfest.

Live music and dancing, kid’s games, pony rides and target shooting are just some of the activities offered.

Let your summer slowly come to a close with a fun filled weekend for the whole family, while enjoying traditional German fare (but not only) and beers such as

Beer (Warsteiner, Weihenstephaner), Wine & Cocktails from our Beer Garden

German Sausage, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut & Potato Pancakes

Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Pretzels and Popcorn

Homemade Cakes & Pastries

Several vendors will be offering traditional German crafts.

Oktoberfest will be held rain or shine. Our pavilion offers 500 seats and a dance floor protected from rain or scorching sun.

Ample parking is available!

A few other noteworthy events (one a week until Mid-October):

Sam Adams BeerSummit Sept. 11

Nashua River Brewers Festival Sept. 18 – proceeds to benefit Fitchburg Library and Civic Day events (21+ event)

Festival of Ale at the Higgins Armory Museum — Worcester, MASept. 26, 2010

Harpoon Octoberfest — Boston, MAOctober 1, 2010 to October 2, 2010 (need to be 21 to visit their site)

Harvard Square Oktoberfest October 10 from 12-6 – from their brochure: “Live Music, Dance, and StreetPerformers• Family-friendly activities• Sidewalk sales• Arts and Craft Vendors• Vintage Goods• Free Goodies• Food from all over the world!”

Also coming up is Rootsfest 2010 – starting at 10AM:

September 11th for our 8th annual eco festival Rootsfest!! 50+ natural product vendors, Organic bbq, health and wellness classes, live music, and much more… free fun for the whole family!!

Sounds like a blast, and that is right here in Leominster, MA . Visit their Facebook Page!

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