OK humans, it’s almost time to get out the Dirndls and Lederhosen (we love the clothing on this planet, so crazy sometimes) because Chuckanut’s Oktoberfest celebration is happening at South Nut (Burlington, WA) and P. Nut (Portland, OR) on Saturday September 9, 2023 from noon to close. This family friendly Fall celebration includes lots of Chuckanut beer, food, games and contests. Get your arm muscles in shape for the liter holding and Hammerschlagen (curious human competition of banging nails into wooden beams) contests. Make sure your Bavarian gear still fits so you can enter the Costume contest and get your vocal chords warmed up for the Yodeling Contest. There’s lots of fun ways to show off your skills and outfits.
Traditionally Oktoberfest happens the second weekend in September to capitalize on the better September weather as opposed to the month of October when it historically began in Germany. Activities are planned for the beer gardens at South Nut in Burlington and P. Nut in Portland if the weather holds. Costume contest will only happen at South Nut but there will be plenty to do at P. Nut also. Beer Garden games like cornhole will be out and at the ready. Alchemy Sandwich Co. will be on hand in Portland to dish up food for the hungry along with friends Pacific Ice who offer some of the best smoked fish in Portland! Two different food options will be on site in Burlington. If you’re in the mood for some Bavarian grub The Skagit Landing will dish up brats while the Pop Up Oyster Bar will have fresh and cooked oysters. Either way there will be plenty to eat, and did we mention the beer? You are guaranteed there will be plenty of Chuckanut’s Fest Bier 2023 on hand to drink in liter mugs, just like in Germany. Plus there will be Chuckanut’s other great German beers like Kolsch, Dunkel Lager, Helles Lager, Bavarian IPA and Chuck Light Lager for the lightweights! Chuckanut Oktoberfest is sure to be a fun gathering for everyone! See you there, Prost!
Chuckanut Brewery brews award winning Lagers and Ales and has won Large Brewery of the Year at WA Beer Awards 2017, 2019 and 2021 and Small Brewery at the GABF 2011. The production facility and Tap Room is in Skagit Valley at 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington, WA. Chuckanut Brewery’s P. Nut Beer Hall is at 920 SE Caruthers St, Portland. Both locations welcome guests of all ages and have indoor and outdoor seating! Check out additional information about Chuckanut at chuckanutbrewery.com.
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