Page 18 - Flathead Living Fall 2014

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oktoberfest
oktoBerfest, held every fall in whitefish’s depot park, is quickly emerging as one of
the valley’s most cherished annual autumn events. For two weekends in September and October, this ski town perched at the top of the Flathead is brimming with Bavarian pride. In 2013, nearly 8,000 people enjoyed six days of events, including stein holding and log cutting contests, waitress races and more beer and brats than anyone should consume on a regular basis.
The event’s roots come from Munich, Germany where a royal wedding was held 200 years ago and the entire town was invited. Since then it’s been a cherished tradition celebrating the coming of autumn and, five years ago, local officials thought it would be a good one to bring to Whitefish.
The event kicks off on Sept. 26 with a local’s night where Flathead County residents get in for free. It runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Oct. 4. For more information visit www.whitefishoktoberfest.com.
FOr TWO WEEKEnDS in SEPTEMBEr AnD OCTOBEr, ThiS SKi TOWn PErChED AT ThE TOP OF ThE FLAThEAD iS BriMMinG WiTh BAVAriAn PriDE.
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