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German culture celebration Oktoberfest returns to Edmonton's Ice District

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The beer tent at the downtown Fan Park for Oktoberfest at Ice District. (CTV News Edmonton)

A slice of Bavaria has returned to downtown Edmonton.

The Fan Park on 104 Avenue beside Rogers Place has been transformed into Oktoberfest at Ice District to include a 30,000-square-foot beer hall tent, live music, German cuisine, local vendors, activities and games.

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Oktoberfest at Ice District runs Thursday through Sept. 28.

Highlights include:

  • traditional dishes such as schnitzels, sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels and strudels;
  • authentic German beer and a wide selection of other domestic and imported beers and beverages, with specially designed Oktoberfest steins available;
  • beer and drink vendors such as Blindman Brewing, Erdinger, Fahr Brewery, Jasper Brewing Co., Molson Coors, Rival Trade Brewing, Samuel Adams, Troubled Monk, Troubled Tea and Wild Rose Breweries;
  • performances by traditional German bands and other entertainers.