Oktoberfest is coming to London and this year there’s a Halloween special.
London Oktoberfest is hosting the biggest Halloween party, combining the festivities – which must mean double the fun, right?
No, this isn’t a trick, it’s just treat after treat as there’s a reason why Oktoberfest is a world famous party, and this year Finsbury Park will be kitted out for the occasion. We’ve had special word from the organisers that ‘it’s going to be crazier than ever’.
And billed as an ‘unforgettable experience’, this year’s Halloween Oktoberfest is not one to be missed and here’s why.
Location
Finsbury Park is home to many of London’s iconic festival, so it’s fairly apt that London’s biggest Oktoberfest party is being hosted there this year. Located near the City and just a short walk from the Tube station (accessible by train, Picadilly and Victoria Line). Let’s face it, there will be no driving for you after Oktoberfest steins, so it’s best to get your bearings and plan ahead.
Oktoberfest partygoers will enjoy the ‘crazy’ Oomph Day as well as the Halloween parties.
The Halloween parties will take place on Saturday 27 October and 31 October.
Halloween bands
It’s not just sausage and beer that makes a good Oktoberfest, it’s also the traditional music that gets everyone up on their feet and singing at the top of their lungs.
People can rock on to Ompha-Ompha music and try – where they can – to sing along. Also joining the mix are classic German bands who are flown in especially for the occasion to make it as authentic as possible.
This year, the first weekend is going to be bigger than ever as a 40-strong Umpa band are jetting in especially for the occasion. The ginormous collective is not to be missed as the band promise to bring the best party to London on the afternoon of Saturday 20th and all day Sunday 21st.
Traditional
The whole point of Oktoberfest is to celebrate all things Bavarian, so it’s only right that along with specially brewed beer than is shipped in for the occasion, the lederhosen and dirndl, there’s also traditional eats on offer including schnitzel, Bavarian potato salad and pretzels but there’s also traditional German bands flown in on the afternoon of Saturday 20th and all day Sunday 21st, to keep the party rocking. It’s the real deal, with even staff dressed head to toe in Lederhosen and Dirndls to complete the full experience.
We mentioned them before, but just to remind you – the Umpa band is as traditional as its going to get.
Beer
Of course, Oktoberfest wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without all of the beers. Your usual tipple will look piddly compared to huge vats (sorry steins) of the specially-brewed Oktoberfest beer that is shipped in especially for the occasion.
Travelling all the way from Bavaria in giant tanks especially for the London festival, you’ll be able to try both the 5% ABV and the infamous Bavarian Craft Beer. To make sure the beer is top notch, there’s a ‘purity law’ that applies to this beer. Yes, that’s right – a ‘purity law’. So these guys mean business.
‘Our beer is a wonderful dark lager with 5% and produced just for us in Bavaria under the German purity law, so fresh and tasty,’ event director Carsten Raun explained.
For those of you who aren’t down with the steins of beer, there are options for you too including sparkling wine (probably wise not to have in a stein) cider and Underberg (Schnaps).
Food
What’s better than having a big ol’ stein in one hand and a warm, salty pretzel in the other to soak up that goodness? Line your tummy with traditional German eats including bratwurst, schnitzel and brezel. Platters of wursts, Bavarian potato salad and more will be on tap for you to tuck into throughout.
Even if you’re vegan or veggie – you’ll be taken care of too, so worry not and get ready to party (use that energy to sort out your costume).
You must try the traditional German ginger cookies if you’ve got a sweet tooth. It’d be rude not to. Sling the diet out of the window and if you need an excuse, just say you’re doing it for the culture.
Costume
The absolute pinnacle of any Halloween party is the costume. Who doesn’t love fancy dress? Every night out is better with fancy dress, right?
Not to be undersold – fancy dress is a big party of this experience. It’s all about traditional Bavarian gear – the ol’ Dirndl and Lederhosen. So get involved, perhaps with a zombie twist for good measure!
Actually, unlike many Halloween parties, you don’t have to hit the local supermarket for the leftovers at the last minute and risk sporting something from the kids’ aisles, as you can rent the whole shebang onsite for less than £30. As it’s Halloween everyone will be in the spirit, excuse the pun, so expect a Bavarian twist for a Thriller of a night on the 31st.
London Oktoberfest 2018
When: 18th- 21st October and 25th – 28th October
Big Band are playing on the afternoon of Saturday 20th and all day Sunday 21st
Halloween Party is the 31st Oct
Where: Finsbury Park, London.
How: There are an extremely limited amount of tickets available on the door, so it’s best to book your tickets here
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