Oktoberfest

This list is a celebration of Oktoberfest, the annual festival held in Munich Germany during the end of September until the first weekend in October. Munich's Oktoberfest is the largest volksfest, or beer festival and travelling funfair, in the world and has been held annually since 1810. You can learn more about the history of the festival on its Wikipedia page.

Cities around the world, including Evansville!, celebrate their own versions of Oktoberfest as well. Get into the Bavarian spirit with this list of music and books!

Music
Check out a variety of traditional German music on Hoopla where you can stream music for free with your library card!

German Beer Drinking Favourites by The Bavarian Lager Band
German Beer Festival by Bavarian Brass
The Music of Oktoberfest by The Bavarian Oktoberfest Orchestra
Oktoberfest by Fasching Songs
Super Oktoberfest Gaudi by Otto Edner
World's A Stage: Oktoberfest! by The Bavarian Oktoberfest Orchestra
200 Jahre Oktoberfest by Lichtensteiner

Oktoberfest Eats
Try out some traditional German recipes with these cookbooks.

Oktoberfest Cookbook by Julia Skowronek

German Milwaukee: Its History, Its Recipes by Trudy Knauss Paradis

The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites by Christopher Knuth

Spoonfuls of Germany: Culinary Delights of the German Region in 170 Recipes by Nadia Hassani


Books about Beer
Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of beer, different types of beer, and how to go about tasting it.

Beer Lover's Wisconsin by Kathy Flanigan

Beer School: A Crash Course in Craft Beer by Jonny Garret

Lonely Planet's Global Beer Tour 

Miracle Brew: Hops, Barley, Water, Yeast and the Nature of Beer by Pete Brown

Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher

Books about Brewing Beer at Home
Everything you need to know about home brewing. There are books for novices and pros.

Home Brew Beer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Beer by Bob Bridle

Home Brew Beyond the Basics: All-Grain Brewing and Other Next Steps by Mike Karnowski

How to Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time by John Palmer

Mastering Homebrew: The Complete Guide to Brewing Delicious Beer by Randy Mosher


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