Oktoberfest season arrives with Fishtown block party

Kick off fall with a celebration of German beer and food

Frankford Hall's Oktoberfest returns on Sept. 17 to Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The beer garden and its neighbor Fette Sau have teamed up for the all-day block party.


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A huge tent will be set up for Oktoberfest-goers to enjoy German festivities outside. Expect to find plenty of German fare (think Bavarian pretzels, frankfurters, bratwurst and more) and a wide selection of authentic German beers. 

As for live entertainment, there will be music from the Ja Ja Jas, a DJ and a drumline to kick off the festivities. Plus, the GTV Almrausch dancers will be back to show off their authentic German dance moves.


Frankford Hall's Oktoberfest 2016

Saturday, Sept. 17
Noon to 10 p.m. | Pay-as-you-go
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave.
(215) 634-3338