Eat, drink and be merry. Yes, it’s Oktoberfest in downtown Coeur d’Alene, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The two-day celebration will feature more than 30 craft beer, cider and seltzer taps throughout businesses, joined by two biergartens, live music, games, contests and German menus as downtown Coeur d’Alene is transformed into a Bavarian village.
Here’s a look at what awaits:
• No-Li Biergarten at Rotary Centennial Park, 316 Sherman Ave., will be in full swing featuring a ceremonial keg tapping Friday, stein-holding contests, a live DJ and German food from Rustic and Crown and Thistle.
• In partnership with Downtown’s German-inspired watering hole, the Bier Haus Prostgarten (located on Lakeside Avenue behind Bier Haus) is home to the STCU Stage, featuring headliners including the Heather King Band and the Rhythm Dogs. This lively spot kicks off the festival’s second day with a keg tapping by Bayern Brewing, games, contests, with bites from Bier Haus.
• Pop-Up Pubs: Stroll through more than 20 local businesses as they turn into pop-up pubs offering beers, ciders, tasty snacks and entertainment.
Tickets start at $25 and include commemorative glassware, beer tasting tickets and full entertainment access. Door sales are available while supplies last in The Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets: cdadowntown.com/cda-events/oktoberfest
People are in the spirit and the outfits for Oktoberfest in Coeur d’Alene.
