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Yards opens secret brewery spaces for Oktoberfest
Philadelphia's Yards Brewing transforms off-limits areas into a Bavarian beer hall for one afternoon.
In brief
Philadelphia's Yards Brewing transforms off-limits areas into a Bavarian beer hall for one afternoon. Yards Oktoberfest on September 26 opens normally closed brewery and warehouse spaces to the public for German beer, food, music, and traditional competitions. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Yards opens secret brewery spaces
Yards Brewing Company will open normally off-limits areas of its brewery and warehouse on September 26 to transform them into a Bavarian beer hall.
Four German beers on tap
The celebration features Yards' Unter Dog Oktoberfest Lager, plus Schnitzengiggles, Festbier, and Hefeweizen.
Stein-holding and costume contests
Guests can compete in Masskrugstemmen, a traditional German stein-holding competition, and show off their best dirndl, lederhosen, or Oktoberfest attire.
Live music and German food
The event includes live music and German food served from the brewery's outdoor loading dock and brewing facility.
Noon to 4 p.m. on September 26
The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Yards Brewing Company, located at 500 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties.
Ticket prices and what's included
Early Bird tickets are $20, General Admission is $30, and Designated Driver tickets are $10. All include entry and a half-liter Yards Oktoberfest stein.
Rain or shine, 21 and up
The event is 21 and older only and will be held rain or shine. Free parking is available.
The main idea
Yards Oktoberfest on September 26 opens normally closed brewery and warehouse spaces to the public for German beer, food, music, and traditional competitions.
