Achtung Marzen!!

It is Oktoberfest season, kiddies, so get your livers ready.

First up is the second annual Fair Oaks’toberfest this Saturday, September 30 at Fair Oaks Park from 1-5pm. This is definitely the beer festival bargain of the area with admission at a mere $20 for unlimited microbrews from across the West Coast. Your friendly neighborhood Stickie will be on hand, as usual, and may even slip behind the taps to provide relief to the hard-pouring brewers who grace us with their presence.

For those who prefer a more traditional Oktoberfest, the following weekend will feature the 39th Annual Turn Verein Oktoberfest celebration. Admission is $10, with various beers, sausages, pretzels and other food sold inside. Expect to see hundreds of Germans decked out in lederhosen and dancing to the fabulous oompa band. October 6 & 7 at 3349 J Street. Call (916) 442-7360 for more information.

Prost, and try not to step on any Bierleichen!

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  2. Stickie, might I clarify for those not in the know that lederhosen are NOT the suspenders that have the horizontal strap across the chest that you see worn by some Germans, Swiss, and Austrians. Lederhosen are the animal hide knee-length pants that are frequently worn with said suspenders. (Literally: leder=leather, hosen=pants) Now you know.

    Another weekend imbibing/food option is tomorrow night (Friday) at the Pavilions for the Junior League of Sacramento Wine & Dine ’til Nine event with several wineries, brewers, and restaurants.

    I can almost guarantee that there will be no lederhosen worn at this event (unless my hubby goes out to buy a pair to wear with one of his new Aloha shirts from Hilo Hattie.)

    Past years have demonstrated that there will be plenty of attractive people on hand — and not all married, for you single folks out there!

    $35 tix are available online at http://www.jlsac.org, at Ivy House (East Sac @ 56th & H) or Bijoux (Fair Oaks & Munroe), or at the door for $40. 6pm-9pm.

    RunnerGirl (a longtime JLS member) & Mr.NonRunnerButAthleticSupporter will be there.

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