It’s that time of year again. Get ready for the Penn Brewery Oktoberfest! Oktoberfest features amazing beers, food, music, and fun.
The annual event will be held on three different weekends (September 20th – 22nd, September 27th – 29th, and October 4th – 6th) from 5pm – 11:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12pm – 7pm on Sundays. Here’s what to expect!
Oktoberfest Beers
As always, the popular event will have their famous Penn Brewery Oktoberfest-style beer. “Malty and medium-bodied, Penn Oktoberfest features nutty, toasty, slightly roasted, and caramel characteristics with well-balanced hop bitterness.”
Delicious Food
You can’t have Oktoberfest without some amazing food! Enjoy their delicious pretzels, sausages, Schweinebraten, & more. This is going to be so good!
VIP Options
You can also enjoy the event from a number of private spaces. VIP options include Keg Tapping VIP-Only Party, City View, Band, Terrace, and Cave! This is a unique way to experience Oktoberfest!
Sunday Family Day
This day is for all-ages! Sunday Family Day will have horses, face painting, and balloons.
Live Music + Entertainment Lineup
Each weekend has a packed lineup of musical acts. This will get the vibe going!
Weekend 1
Friday, September 20th
Outside:
- 5pm – 8pm: NorthCoast Mix
- 8:30pm – 11:30pm: Heritage
Inside:
- 6pm – 10pm: Kevin Solecki
Saturday, September 21st
Outside:
- 5pm – 8pm: Mon Valley Push
- 8:30 – 11:30pm: Heritage
Inside:
- 1pm – 5pm: Tom Allan
- 6pm – 10pm: Wally Merriman
Sunday, September 22nd
Outside:
- 2pm – 7pm: Heritage
- 2pm – 6pm: Horse-drawn carriage rides
- Face painting and balloon creations
Weekend 2
Friday, September 27th
Outside:
- 5pm – 8pm: NorthCoast Mix
- 8:30 – 11:30pm: Heritage
Inside:
- 6pm – 10pm: Kevin Solecki
Saturday, September 28th
Outside:
- 5pm – 8pm: Kosmix
- 8:30pm – 11:30pm: Heritage
Inside:
- 1pm – 5pm: Tom Allan
- 6pm – 10pm: Kevin Solecki
Sunday, September 29th
Outside:
- 2pm – 7pm: Heritage
- 2pm – 6pm: Horse-drawn carriage rides
- Face painting and balloon creations
Weekend 3
Friday, October 4th
Outside:
- 5pm – 8pm: Kosmix
- 8:30pm – 11:30pm: Heritage
Inside:
- 6pm – 10pm: Kevin Solecki
Saturday, October 5th
Outside:
- 5pm – 8pm: Jack Tady Polka Band
- 8:30pm – 11:30pm: Zolkas Band
Inside:
- 1pm – 4pm: Kevin Solecki
- 5pm – 10pm: Wally Merriman
Sunday, October 6th
Outside:
- 2pm – 7pm: Heritage
- 2pm – 6pm: Horse-drawn carriage rides
- Face painting and balloon creations
Get your VIP tickets now for Penn Brewery Oktoberfest!
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