Australians are well-known for
their thirst for travel AND their thirst for beer, so it’s no wonder
that combining these two loves at the famous German Oktoberfest is on most
people’s bucket list!
But of course, not everyone can get
to Munich, so when Oktoberfest comes to Perth, it’s not surprising that so many
of us free up our diaries and make a beeline for this festival of fun.
Elmar’s in the Valley, an
award-winning brewery and restaurant in the Swan Valley has been hosting its own
unique version of the world-famous Oktoberfest since 2015 with the hugely
popular event attracting thousands of visitors each year from Perth and further
afield. Oktoberfest is returning to the laid-back
lawns of the biggest biergarten in the Swan Valley on 14th, 21st
and 22nd October 2017, with organisers promising that the event will
be bigger and better than ever.
So what is it about Oktoberfest that
Perth loves so much?
Naturally, the traditional
thirst-quenching Bavarian brew of hops, water and barley that sits in giant
glass vats for months, waiting to reach peak perfection in time for its October
launch is one of the main drawcards, but there’s so much more to this authentically
German celebration that makes it a firm favourite amongst Perthites of all
ages.
Perth loves Oktoberfest for the
food. Elmar’s speciality dish of
slow-cooked and roasted pickled pork shank encased in crunchy crackling, cooked
on a sizzling bbq and served with sauerkraut is a firm favourite with other
traditional delights like Käsespätzle (German ‘mac and cheese’), Bratwurst sausage
and Kartoffelschnitze (potato wedges) among the many tasty reasons for heading to
the valley.
Perth is also mad about Oktoberfest
because it’s FUN! Games, whacky
competitions, entertainment, live music, great company and plenty of good cheer
make it the place to be. And with a
dedicated family day on Sunday 22nd October, filled with kid-friendly
entertainment, even junior Perthites will love all that Oktoberfest has to
offer.
But the authentic German experience
is probably the main reason why Oktoberfest is so popular with Perth
people.
The traditional Marzen (special Oktoberfest
beer) at Elmar’s in the Valley is brewed according to strict Bavarian Beer
Purity laws and is served in one-litre stein beer mugs - just as it is in the
beerhalls in Munich. Add the sounds of ‘Ein Bier, bitte!’
(a beer, please!), ‘Prost’ (cheers!),
happy conversations and laughter, the energy of a live band, and the delicious
aromas of genuine German delicacies sizzling on the BBQ to the mix and you’ve
got yourself the same vibrant and exciting atmosphere that you’ll find at the
famous Bavarian celebration.
When German migrants, Elmar and
Anette Dieren opened their brewery and restaurant at Elmar’s in the Valley, it
was only natural that they would find a way of sharing their passion for great
German food and beer - and Perth’s very own Oktoberfest was born.
It’s gone from strength to
strength, selling out year after year, and is now a major fixture on the city’s
entertainment calendar. So, if you want
to secure your spot for one of Perth’s favourite events, you’d better get in
quickly by visiting www.elmars.com.au to
book tickets or calling them on 08 9296 6354.
