Free Danbury Oktoberfest Coming to Hatters Park This Fall

According to a release from the City of Danbury, Danbury is getting its very own Oktoberfest this fall, and the city is throwing a pretty serious party to celebrate.

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The first annual Danbury Oktoberfest is happening Saturday, October 17, from noon until 4 p.m. at Hatters Park, located at 7 E. Hayestown Road. Admission is free, so you don't have to break out the wallet just to get through the door.

The event is being put together by the Danbury Recreation Department in partnership with Twins BBQ and Tapville Mobile Taproom, and the plan is to pack four hours with food, music, beer, games and family fun.

And yes, there will be plenty of food. Twins BBQ will be serving up a combination of German and American favorites, while Tapville will have beer and other beverages available. If you're the kind of person who believes drinking something out of the appropriate glass makes it taste better, commemorative steins will also be available for purchase.

There's also a pretty good reason to show up early. The first 50 guests will receive a commemorative stein for free.

Then, at 2 p.m., things get competitive with the Stein Holding Contest. That's right, Danbury is apparently ready to determine who among us can hold a beer stein in the air the longest. Finally, a sporting event where the training regimen consists primarily of eating lunch.

There will also be games and activities throughout the afternoon, making this more than just a beer event. Families are welcome, and the free admission makes it an easy excuse to head over to Hatters Park and check out something brand new.

So mark the calendar for Saturday, October 17. Danbury's first Oktoberfest is bringing German-inspired food, beer, music, games and a little friendly competition to the Hat City. And honestly, October seems like exactly the right month to give this a shot.