October 19th (12 noon-12 midnight): Oktoberfest – This annual super fun event is always the party of the year! Oktoberfest at Galveston Island Brewing is an all day free event filled with food and dance, commemorative stein sales, muffaletta eating contest, costume contest, stein holding competitions, and of course, Oktoberfest beer specials. Slide into those lederhosen and lace up your dirndl dress, they are throwing down German style at the brewery! The Shrimp and Stuff food truck will be selling traditional German food like Jaegar Schnitzel, Bratwurst on a Bun, Bavarian pretzels & more. German music and dance from Auf Geht’s will be held 2-5pm. Galveston Island Brewing authentic 1-liter flip top ceramic steins are on sale now ($60) and on the day of the event. There will be a Muffaletta Eating Contest sponsored by Maceo Spice and Import Company at 3pm ($10 per entry). A Costume Contest will be at 4pm. Show up on the dance floor in full Bavarian flair or in another Oktoberfest related costume in order to participate. There will be a Women’s (5pm) and Men’s (5:30pm) Masskrugstemmen (stein holding) contest. $10 to enter. More details are on the event page on Facebook.
