Brewery Features Events Oktoberfest Festival Beer CT Beer Beer Garden Holiday Homepage 30+ Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2022 in Connecticut April Guilbault September 10, 2022 Hops is on the brain and Oktoberfest is on the calendar. It’s that delightful time of year to gather with friends, German-style! Chomp into a giant pretzel, grill a brat, raise a stein (or 20, if you are partaking in a competition), and then toast, toast, and toast some more. Across our state, Oktoberfest celebrations are happening and you’ve simply got to get in on one of them. A better time will not be had! Prost!Beer Garden at Shippan Landing-Stamford www.beeratthelanding.com The annual Oktoberfest celebration at the Beer Garden at Shippan Landing is returning for two weekends in September! The Beer Garden will be offering a bounty of German-style Oktoberfest beers, American fall brews and ciders to pair with Black Forest bratwurst and pretzels. In addition to a menu of fall classics, the Beer Garden will also be hosting festivities for the whole family including cornhole, stein-hoisting competitions, and live music. Oktoberfest will be held September 15th through the 18th, and September 22nd through the 25th. Westoberfest-Westport www.westportdowntown.comWestoberfest, the Westport Downtown Association’s 4th Oktoberfest style event, is taking place on October 15th in the heart of Downtown Westport! Enjoy over 60 tastings thoughtfully chosen in collaboration with Ninety9Bottles, from a variety of award-winning and innovative craft breweries plus an assortment of fun fall activities including: Live music from Amber Anchor sponsored by Compass, local food by Dough Girls Pizza, Nit Noi Provisions, Walrus Alley, Kneads Bakery and Brigy Bites and more plus a pumpkin giveaway, a street magician and strolling bubbles for the kids with activities sponsored by the Artists Collective, MoCa Westport, and Earthplace. Enjoy unique take-home tasting glasses with matching beer koozies provided by Lux Bond and Green in a location steps away from the best shops and restaurants Westport has to offer! Westoberfest will be the perfect way to spend an October afternoon with friends and family. Head to events.beerfests.com/e/westoberfest to get your tickets! Save by buying in advance! Hop Haus Craft Eatery & Taproom-Plainville, Southington www.hophauscraftbeer.comHop Haus is the place to be during Oktoberfest, offering over 60 craft brews, hand-crafted cocktails and a locally sourced menu! The are located in Southington and Plainville, with a third in Berlin on the way. During Oktoberfest they will have a slew of German-inspired dishes such as Potato Pancakes, Schnitzel, Rumkugeln and, of course, their Giant Pretzel with beer cheese! Some of the classic Oktoberfest brews will be running on tap, as well as a local variety for you to enjoy. If you can't make it to the restaurant, view their website for the upcoming Hop Haus Mobile event list. They will once again be joining their friends at Twelve Percent Beer Project for their Oktoberfest weekend September 30th to October 2nd in North Haven. Other events include Southington's Crazy Brew Bash, the Bethlehem Garlic Festival, and more! Jealous Monk-Mystic www.jealous-monk.comJealous Monk will be celebrating Oktoberfest this year, kicking it off with a party on Saturday, September 17th at 5pm featuring music from Wicked Peach, along with games and raffles that day. And of course, they will have their famous Oktoberfest menu! The Oktoberfest menu will consist of traditional German dishes such as Cheesy Bratwurst & Schnitzel, Bierfleisch (Beef and Beer stew) and Apfelkuchen (Apple Brandy cake), to name just a few of the delicious dishes you can enjoy. This menu will be offered through October 10th. They will also be featuring a plethora of German beers on their tap list during that time period, offering them in traditional steins as well as boots. Nod Hill Brewery-Ridgefield www.nodhillbrewery.comNod Hill in Ridgefield hosts Fest Season in their old world-style Biergarten from September 7th to October 8th. Expect big steins of numerous house-brewed German-style beers, some being poured from traditional gravity casks. Their resident food truck [On the Fly, run by chef Jeff Taibe] will feature German-inspired food specials throughout the month & each Saturday afternoon there will be a live Oktoberfest band. Each Friday evening, Nod Hill will welcome a CT brewery friend with a featured guest draft line and a chance to meet and chat with the brewers. And on Saturday, September 24th, the brewery will host a qualifying round for the CT Steinholding State Championship, with day-of signups open to the public! Admission is free and the Biergarten is family & dog-friendly. Please call the brewery day-of for info on any weather-related changes (of plan). Nod Hill Brewery opened in 2017 and is the first 100% solar-powered brewery in the state. Their mission is to sustainably brew delicious beer with the finest ingredients and a respect for tradition. Their cozy taproom, spacious Biergarten, unique private event space, and regular live music programming make them a popular destination spot along the Route 7 corridor in Fairfield County.Small State Great Beer Festival-Hartford www.smallstategreatbeer.comThe 2022 SMALL STATE GREAT BEER FESTIVAL is back at Trinity Health Stadium on Saturday, September 24th! Sip on unlimited tastings of craft beer from 45 of the best craft breweries that Connecticut has to offer, all while enjoying food from some of Connecticut’s best food trucks and live musical performances. It’s a day you won’t want to miss! Visit www.hartfordathletic.com/ssgb to purchase tickets today!314 Beer Garden-Norwalkwww.314beergarden.comBeers and brats, live music, big pretzels, and a stein-holding competition on Friday, September 30th from 4:00pm-11:00pm.Alvarium Beer Co.-New Britainwww.alvariumbeer.comHedwig, their Oktoberfest Premium Festbier is back in the HAUS! Enjoy it at the taproom or in 4-packs to go, as well as in their recyclable 5 gallon kegs. Back East Brewing Company-Bloomfieldwww.backeastbrewing.comCheck out their first ever Beautiful Badass Brew Fest on Sunday, Sept. 18th from 12pm-5:00pm. Hosted but the CT Chapter of the Pink Boots Society and featuring beautiful badass women and non-binary individuals in the fermented beverage industry from across Connecticut.Berlinetta Brewing-Bridgeportwww.berlinettabrewing.comBridgeport’s Berlinetta Brewing has established a unique presence in the CT craft-beer scene. Berlinetta’s bright and airy tasting room, vintage vinyl selection, and focus on traditional European styles distinguishes it from its neighbors. Bethel Downtown Oktoberfest-Bethelwww.downtownoktoberfest.com/ticketsOn Sunday, September 18th from 12:00-6:00pm, Oktoberfest will be in full-swing! Hosted by Broken Symmetry Brewing and overflowing with German lagers, food vendors and music. Family friendly. Lederhosen encouraged!Brass City Brew & ‘Que-Waterburywww.brasscitybrewandque.comOn Saturday, September 10th from 12:00-5:00pm, head to the 16th annual brew fest-one of the largest in New England! Over 200 varieties of craft and specialty beers. There’s also an Amateur Pit Competition, games and music. VIP tickets available online for early admission and special swag and more.Brewfest at the Beach-New Londonwww.beerfests.comAt Ocean Beach, Friday, September 30th from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Live music, beer and food..all under the stars!Crazy Brew Bash-PlantsvilleOn Sunday, September 17th from 11:00am-4:00pm, At Mount Southington Ski Area for beers, wines, spirits, a Bloody Mary contest, food trucks, and music. Psst-bring a toy to the event for their Toy Drive.Broad Brook Brewing-Suffieldwww.broadbrookbrewing.comThe party starts on Saturday, September 17th with German beer releases and food specials (that run throughout Oktoberfest season) along with an Oompah band a stein-holding contest.Connecticut Valley Brewing-South Windsorwww.ctvalleybrewing.comSaturday, September 17th starting at 12noon, get out the lederhosen and enjoy their Marzen-style lager, German and Bavarian food and desserts, live music, costume-contests (cue the lederhosen) and more.East Rocks Brewing Company-New Havenwww.eastrockbeer.comThe only German-inspired brewery in CT is a perfect place for their 3rd annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 8th from 12:00-9:00pm. Live music, German-inspired food, games, and prizes. Limited tickets available so don’t miss out!Elicit Brewing-Manchesterwww.elicitbrewing.comLimited tickets are available for their 2nd annual Oktoberfest, which will be held Saturday, October 8th, starting at 12:00pm. Live music, stein-hoisting contests, German food, food trucks, dancing and a whole lot of drinking.The Hops Company-Derbywww.thehopscompany.comYou’re invited to the 6th Annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 9th! Doors open at 12:00pm and the party continues until 10:00pm. Authentic German music by the Adler’s Band & the HSV Bavaria Dancers, stein-holding contest, German-style beers, food, games, prizes and giveaways.Litchfield Community Center-Litchfieldwww.thecommunitycenter.org15th Annual Harvest Bounty Brewfest on Saturday, October 1st from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Enjoy tastings of beer, cider, and spirits, plenty of food vendors, live music, games and fire pits.Mohegan Sun Brew Fest-Uncasvillewww.mohegansun.comOn Saturday, October 8th from 3:00pm-6:00pm, you can sample over 100 beers, enjoy live music and take part in their Wicked Cornhole tourney. Powder Ridge Beer Festival-Middlefieldwww.powderridgepark.comOn Sunday, nOctober 2nd, belly up to the bar for beers (from over 50 breweries), brats and bands. Then, get those competitive juices flowing for their keg toss and stein-holding competitions!Quaasy Amusement and Waterpark Oktoberfestwww.quassy.comStep up to their Pavilion on September 24-25th for their Oktoberfest celebration, with live music, pre-sale meal, beverage and all-day ride passes available online using code OKTOBERFEST22.Rowayton Civic Association-Rowaytonwww.rowaytoncivicassociation.orgThe beloved (9th) Annual Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, October 22nd with German food, beer, singing and dancing from 5:00pm-11:00pm. Tickets available online.Spacecat Brewing Company-Norwalkwww.spacecatbrewing.comOn Saturday, October 1st from 12:00-8:00pm, join them to celebrate Oktoberfest and their first anniversary! German beers, stein-holding contest, games and raffles. Tickets available online.Torrington Oktoberfest-Torringtonwww.mainsttorrington.orgSaturday, September 24th from 4:30pm-9:00pm at the Franklin Plaza will be the spot for their 2nd annual Oktoberfest! Live music, craft beer and brats.Twelve Percent Beer Project-North Haventwelvepercentbeerproject.square.siteSeptember 30th-October 2nd! Live music, dancing, games, German food from vendors such as the Meriden Turner Society and Hop Haus Food Truck and beer, beer, beer. Get tickets online.Two Roads Brewing Company-Stratfordwww.tworoadsbrewing.comRaise a glass for the 9th AnnualTwo Roads Ok2berfest on September 17-18th from 12:00-6:30pm. It’s the second largest on the East Coast. German beers, food, and plenty of games. Limited tickets available. Walrus Alley-Westportwww.walrusalley.comJoin them on October 1st for our 5th annual Oktoberfest celebration. They've partnered with Nod Hill Brewing to do what they do best: Great Food, Great Music, Great Beer. Hours: 1pm to 11pm. Reservations: recommended with 2.5 hour limits on tables. Additional Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Swing by their Beer Tent for Nod Hill Brewing's festive selections, pretzels, and brats. Join the games and win some prizes.If you are hosting your own Oktoberfest…East Side Restaurant-New Britainwww.eastsiderestaurant.comOrder by the ounce or by the pan for your own celebration-items like Chicken Liver Pate, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Spaetzle, Sauerbraten, and Roast Pork Tenderloin.Karl Ehmer Quality Meat Products-Danbury6 Federal Road, DanburyGerman foods and meats, jams, breads, sweets-time to stock up!Noack’s Meat Products-Meridenwww.noacks.comFor over 50 years, Noack’s has specialized in smoked and fresh meats that are made using recipes from the Lake Constance area in the Black Forest area of Germany.
