When the summer air begins to cool and the leaves begin to fall, it can only mean one thing – Oktoberfest is on its way! On Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2, the heart of Old Town, Lansing will be filled with the sights, scents, sounds and suds of Old World Germany!
Oktoberfest is Mid-Michigan's only authentic German festival, and the authentic food, imported German beer, and traditional German dancing, bring crowds from all over the state. Every year the festival continues to grow, and this year the festival is expected to attract more people than ever. No one will want to miss out on the “music, essen and bier†at the 2010 Old Town Oktoberfest!
For more information and/or tickets visit, www.oldtownoktoberfest.com or visit the Old Town Commercial Association website.
A Brief History of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest began as a celebration of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese's marriage on October 12, 1810. This year, Munich is celebrating the 176th anniversary of Oktoberfest. Throughout the past 199 years, Oktoberfest has become the world's largest festival and brings nearly six million attendees to Munich during the sixteen-day event to experience their Bavarian culture.
TravelChannelTV - Shane-O guides us through Munich's biggest party - Oktoberfest.
Find your way to Oktoberfest in Lansing's Old Town
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