Oktoberfest is heading to Oxford later this year with beer tanks and axe-throwing on the schedule.
This will be the first time the festival will be held in the city as South Park will be transformed into a Bavarian Wonderland during October.
The festival features live Oompah bands, huge LED screens, German beer tanks and games such as an axe-throwing competition.
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Originally hosted in Munich, the first Oktoberfest celebration in the UK dates back to the 1950s when it was primarily organised by German expatriates and enthusiasts.
The beer is locally brewed at Mad Squirrel distillery in Hemel Hempstead and the head brewer is German and ingredients are imported from Bavaria.
Live Bavarian music is a staple of Oktoberfest celebrations worldwide and will also be played in Oxford with local bands donning lederhosen and playing traditional tunes with a British twist.
Event manager Andrew Dempsey said: “We are excited to bring the Oktoberfest to Oxford this year for the very first time.
“We provide an unforgettable experience as we present a line-up of exciting activities, including live Oompah bands, traditional karaoke-dancing, authentic German beer, axe-throwing, a fancy dress competition, and an array of gourmet food.”
The festival will be in Oxford from Friday, October 25 to Saturday, October 26, and tickets go live from Friday, April 26.
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