Avalon Park OKTOBERFEST 2014

This was probably one of the best events that I’ve been to in Avalon Park. Although I do live in the community I rarely come to the events. I will say that Parking can be very interesting. I hope they consider building a parking garage in the future. Being Oktoberfest there was German beer and food available in town center. You had to pay a fee to get in order to try the different beers and food. The streets were shut down and were lined with several vendors, not necessarily German related but it was nice to support small businesses. We actually ended up eating from the German food truck that was there instead of going into the actual festival area. The food truck was delish! Smoked German Sausages with German mustard was just the quick bite needed. There were a lot of options available for everyone in the family. We ended up sitting as Casa Mofongo and listening to some nice live Latin music. Yes I know it was a «Oktoberfest» event but most of the restaurants in town center had their own live entertainment that was free to listen to. All in all it was a great night with good friends and good weather.

This event was a very nice family friendly 2 night event in Downtown Avalon Park. The time was 5pm to 10pm both nights.
On Friday night, the festivities were limited to the Avalon Town Park. Entrance and entertainment were free. There was live music, not all of it was German. There were a number of vendors for food and drink. The drinks available included beers and jaegermeister. A das boot (souvenir glass boot full of beer) was $ 30 with $ 15 refills. At least one vendor had jello shots. As far a food there was schnitzel, bratwursts, sauerkraut, fries and apfelstrudel. The prices were pretty reasonable.
On Saturday, the number of vendors greatly increased beyond the capacity of the Town Park. Again entry and entertainment were free. The vendors lined the streets and it felt like a true street festival. Although many of the businesses weren’t German, it was still nice that vendors and patrons came out in full force. In addition to the live music in the Avalon Town Park and Founders Square, a few of the local business (i.e. Casa Mofongo, Mulberry, Margaritas (karaōke)) had live entertainment.
Overall, it was a good time and I look forward to next year’s Oktoberfest here.