Oktoberfest Party Menu Ideas for a Fun-Filled Oktoberfest Party

Oktoberfest, while it insinuates an October celebration, is actually celebrated in September. Food, beer, fun, beer, music and beer are the highlights. Here are some food ideas to get your party started:

You will find the German tradition offers many good items on the menu from all kinds of beer to bratwurst and many other types of sausage. If you are interested in recipes for Oktoberfest then you will want to understand the full menu you might find at an Oktoberfest party. Here are a few ideas:

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You may find homemade pretzels, canapés, Lowenbrau bratwurst, Rye bread Crostini, German potato salad, red cabbage with Bavarian smoked cheese, braised pork with a horseradish sauce, dark beer marinated chicken, and strudel. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Food plays as much of a role in Oktoberfest as beer, and as such, sharing delicious food with your guests is a must.

Spaetzeles are another primary menu item for Oktoberfest. Spatzen are tiny dumplings. You will need 4 eggs, ½ egg shell of water for each egg used, flour to make a thick batter, and a pinch of salt. You will combine the water and eggs together then add the flour gradually. You will need to rest the batter between whisking several times. The idea is to make a thick batter that you can push through a Spaetzel maker into boiling water. When the Spaetzel begins to float you will lift them out of the boiling water and cover with a buttered crumb topping. You can have Spaetzel as a side dish with Sauerbraten.

Sauerbraten is another traditional German recipe you will find during Oktoberfest depending on where you are. Sauerbraten combines a roast with vegetables, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and sour cream for a wonderful dish. The flavor may seem a little sour, but you will get used to it especially if combined with Spaetzel.

Whatever you serve at your Oktoberfest function, though, sharing it with friends and having a great time together is the most important thing of all.

Oktoberfest Party Menu Ideas for a Fun-Filled Oktoberfest Party

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Oktoberfest Party Games - Raise Your Glasses, Everyone!

Oktoberfest is known internationally for its beer, food and frivolity. To get into the spirit, there's absolutely no reason why you can't bring a little bit of Germany to your abode and host an Oktoberfest party. Games like those below will be sure to raise a few laughs and liven up the occasion.

"Beer Jug Relay" Oktoberfest Party Game

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This Oktoberfest party game is a great one for when everyone has partaken in a few ales! It needs to be played outside, as it could involve getting wet if you're not careful. All that's needed for this game is 4 large buckets, 2 beer jugs and a fairly long area in which to play the game. Before the game, fill 2 of the buckets and place them side by side at the starting line, and place the 2 empty buckets side by side at the finish line. Players split into two even teams and line up, with the person at the head of each line receiving a beer jug. The object of the game is for players to fill their team's bucket at the finish line, by taking turns to transfer the "beer" from one bucket to the other. The trick is, each player must do this by filling the jug and balancing it on the palm of their hand as they walk down. The first team to transfer all their "beer" is the winner of this Oktoberfest party game.

"A what?" Oktoberfest Party Game

This is also a great game for when festivities are well underway. After a couple of beers, guests won't know their "whits" from their "whats". All that's needed for this game is 2 small objects, for example a knife and a fork. Guests sit in a circle, and the two objects are given out randomly. The game starts by one of the players holding an object passing it to the person on their right, saying "This is a whit". The person on the right replies "A what?" to which the first player responds "A whit". This question-and-answer routine continues halfway around the circle, at which point the second object - a "watt" - is added to the circle and sent around in the opposite direction. Anyone who confuses their "whits" with their "watts" or their "whats" must leave the circle. The last 2 players left are the winners of this hilarious Oktoberfest party game.

Oktoberfest Party Games - Raise Your Glasses, Everyone!

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