Oktoberfest Fun Brewing at Communion

When you’re munchin’ in the ATL area instead of München for Oktoberfest, oompah over to Communion, the outdoor beer garden at Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur restaurant Revival. Communion is well stocked for Oktoberfest “bier” imbibers, offering seasonal brews like Wild Heaven Craft Beers’ Autumn Defense and Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, European-style draft and bottled beers, Old World-style wine, punches and batch-made cocktails. Hit the bright red food truck for some of the German-inspired snacks on chef Andreas Müeller’s menu then settle in at communal picnic tables or exercise your playful side over horseshoes, darts, Giant Jenga and cornhole. Euros? Dollars? Nein. Pay for drinks and snacks with tokens, $5 each, including tax and gratuity. Inside Revival, the buzz is about Southern fare, family recipes and the cornbread, recipient of Creative Loafing’s Best of Atlanta 2016 “Best Cornbread” designation. Outside, take a walk on the Oktoberfest side. Communion opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday evenings, weather permitting. Check the day’s status here. 

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We can say “danke schön” to the Germans for aspirin, glue sticks, the accordion and the Easter Bunny, to name a few. But the most fun and festive has to be Oktoberfest. Celebrate the season of indulging in beer and German food by oompah’ing over to our Oktoberfest board to discover German delights such as beer cheese spread, Jägerspätzle, strudels and bratwurst-stuffed potato skins, tips and recipes for hosting your own Oktoberfest spread and even a DIY for Oktoberfest lederhosen.

Oktoberfest Oompahs into Der Biergarten September 19

Oktoberfest is a misnomer; the fun begins in September! Der Biergarten, Atlanta’s authentic German beer garden located in the Luckie Marietta District, follows Munich’s lead and starts the six-week party Saturday, September 19. Beer specials, keg tappings, bands, contests and a pig roast fill the Oktoberfest calendar through October 31. Der Biergarten conducts the traditional tapping of the keg at 6 p.m. this Saturday, September 19 and pours $9 liters of Warsteiner Oktoberfest through September 25. The band Kurtzbuam opens the evening from 6-9 p.m. DJ Johnny follows from 9 p.m. until midnight, throwing in a stein-holding contest among the tunes and handing out prizes like Oktoberfest T-shirts, beer steins and gift cards. Keep one eye on Atlanta Dish for weekly details and one eye on your closet...we know there’s a pair of lederhosen in there somewhere. 

Oompah! Oktoberfest Reigns at Der Biergarten through October 30

In Atlanta, Oktoberfest is synonymous with Der Biergarten. Now through Thursday, October 30, make your way to this spot, which has been named among the top beer gardens in the country by USA Today, Fodor’s, Food & Wine and Delish.com. During this annual celebration, brews will pour and bands will play. Every Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the bar-meister taps a keg holding the new beer-of-the-week and pulls liters for $9. Drink this draft from your Oktoberfest commemorative mug, on sale for $20 with $8 refills all year long! Get your fix of German grub by savoring the schnitzel of the week and potato soup. Dance to the Deutsche band Die Kurtzbuam every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9 p.m. followed by DJ Johnny until midnight. 

Achtung, Baby! Oktoberfest Begins September 22 at Alon's Bakery and Market

Attention! Good news! Oktoberfest begins September 22 in Munich, Germany and right here in Atlanta at Alon's Bakery and Market. Both Alon's locations -- Virginia Highland and Dunwoody -- will open up their bevy of Oktoberfest specials this Saturday and will continue the fest through Sunday, October 7. Pick up Terrapin Pumpkin Ale and à la carte items such as chicken schnitzel, German potato salad, braised red cabbage and apple strudel. "Wurst" case scenario, you buy too much flaky strudel and have to eat it all yourself. Bummer.

Atkins Park Brings Oktoberfest to Virginia-Highland

We've already been rejoicing the return of pumpkin spice lattes, and now it's time to toast lederhosen and everything else October-y at the Atkins Park Oktoberfest on Thursday, September 30 in Virginia-Highland. Atkins Park Chef Andrew Smith is preparing a special Oktoberfest menu of traditional German fare that includes veal and beef knackwurst with local apple sauerkraut, roasted potatoes and Stout mustard ($10); short rib sauerbraten with braised red cabbage and buttered noodles ($16); and Black Forest cheesecake ($5). The event will also feature Sam Adams Oktoberfest Beer. Just as if you were in Germany, this Oktoberfest keeps going into the wee hours since Atkins Park is open until 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday!

Atkins Park Tavern - Virginia Highland: 794 North Highland Avenue; 404-876-7249.

This Brew is for You

Aqua blue in Roswell is hosting its First Annual Beer Festival this Saturday, October 17, for only $26 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), and you won’t want to miss out on this amazing deal! The price includes live music along with a prix fixe tapas menu of nine dishes paired with nine different beers like Dominion Oktoberfest Lager, Hoptober Golden Ale, Roxy Rolles Autumn Seasonal, Drifter Pale Ale, Fat Tire and Magic Hat #9. Aqua blue opens for dinner at 4 p.m., and The Moonlight Band starts playing at 7 p.m. Some of the menu items will include bbq beef sliders, smoked gouda fried ravioli, spicy pumpkin soup and a caramelized onion duck wrap. This truly is going to be the ultimate fall celebration. Thrillist Atlanta agrees -- Aqua blue's Beer Festival is recommended in The List this week!

Aqua blue: 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell; 770-643-8886.