Oktoberfest can’t really be explained, it must be experienced. It involves great food, beer and lots of dancing and singing.
Mt. Angel actually closes the schools for several days leading into the event and transforms the town into even more of a Bavarian Village with huge Fest tents all over. It helps that the town sits below a monastery and the monks make a fine beer to enjoy throughout the celebration.
Authentic German bands lend an air of authenticity along with all the locals dressed in lederhosen and dirndls, you almost forget you are in Oregon.
There is nothing that explains it more than seeing a few pictures…
So. Much. Fun.
….aaaaaand now I have Sweet Caroline stuck in my head again….. 😂