Portland, Oregon (August 12, 2023)— John’s Marketplace is hosting their third annual Oktoberfest celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 2 – 7 pm, at all three store locations: 3535 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR; 3560 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR; 3700 SW Hall, Beaverton, OR.
This year’s event will feature a selection of international classics and local beers, giant pretzels, Zenner’s Oktoberfest beer brats with sauerkraut, steinholding contests, and live music from 5 – 7 pm. Susan Schwab, from the Alpine Echoes Band, will be playing accordion at Multnomah; Lynn Haldeman will be playing accordion at Powell; and Frank Stratton playing rock and roll at Hall.
Featured beers include: Märzen from Draper Brewing, Festbier from Flensburger Brauerei, Blocktoberfest from Block 15, Festbier from Rosenstadt Brewery, Oktoberfest Wiesn from Paulaner. Additional beers will be announced.
Attendees can purchase tickets at www.johnsmarketplace.com which includes a custom .5L glass mug and six drink tickets worth eight ounce pour each. Tickets in advance are $40, or $50 at the door.