Enjoy the sights and sounds of a genuine German Oktoberfest in Tangled Roots Brewing Co.'s al fresco tent this weekend, Friday Oct. 16 through Sunday Oct. 18. Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa on Jackson Street, near the picturesque Washington Square Park, this outdoor drinking and dining pavilion is a great way to celebrate the time honored tradition of Oktoberfest, while still maintaining proper social distance!
This three day fest will feature some delicious German-inspired food, authentic drink specials and live music from the OOPAH Band, Die Musikmeisters. Starved Rock Country’s hometown brewery will even be welcoming back their fan favorite Oktoberfest beer, a Märzen style Lager craft beer fans won’t want to miss!
The weekend's menu will include fan favorites like the Bavarian Pretzel (a fresh baked, soft pretzel served w/ a Bavarian beer cheese spread and stone ground mustard) and the Harvest Garden Salad (mixed greens, fire-roasted butternut squash, grilled chicken, back lardon, glazed cranberries, pepitas, chevre, tossed w/ a maple bacon vinaigrette).
You'll find some delectable sounding new menu items like the Cider Brined Bratwurst (char-grilled and topped w/ a horseraddish mustard sauce and caramelized onions) and the Chicken Schnitzel (sauteed chicken breast, mustard creme sauce, pan fried spaetzle, caramelized apples, onions, house made sauerkraut and bacon lardon).
While the return of Tangled Root's Oktoberfest is certainly the beer highlight of the weekend, the taps under the al fresco tent will also be serving up their new Wet Hopped Pale Ale, Vermilion River Weiss, International Pilsner, LaSalle Lager and Kit Kupfer Amber Ale.
Music for the three day event will be provided by Chicago's premiere OOPAH Band, Die Musikmeisters! This legendary and lively German-themed band will perform a diverse repertoire of polkas, waltzes and marches, along with other German dance music, folk music, audience participation songs, and even some swing and classic rock hits from yesteryear!
These shows are free to attend with your purchase of food and drink.
Concert times:
Friday, October 16th Music from 7PM - 10PM
Saturday, October 17th Music from 7PM - 10PM
Sunday, October 18th Music from 1PM - 4PM
For more information on this weekend's Oktoberfest festivities, visit: facebook.com/tangledrootsbrewingco
Tangled Roots Brewing Co.
812 La Salle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 324-9549