Raise your steins to the sky and don your lederhosen in preparation of a variety of Oktoberfest events set to grace Southeast Idaho during the end of September and early October. Dark and moody lagers, brown ales and hair-raising stouts, hopefully served in an overflowing stein, will soon be available at a variety of venues just in time for the autumn season. Kicking off the fall festivities will be the debut of Jim Dandy Brewing's Oktoberfest Marzen, which hits taps during an Oktoberfest celebration on Sept.
21. The popular Palate Street Bistro will also be serving up German inspired food specials to pair with Dandy’s rich new lager. Gate City residents will be able to enjoy German and craft beers from local breweries and distributors during the city of Pocatello's Oktoberfest celebration, which will from 3 p.
m. to 8 p.m.
on Sept. 28 at Lookout Point. This year's event will spiritually replace Brewfest 2, which has been held annually in the fall.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Downtown organizers are hoping to expand the Oktoberfest theme into a daytime shopping festivity, including the potential for wagon rides and other thematic elements. “We have the opportunity to really grow the event and add some elements and make it a big community celebration,” said Stephanie Palagi, the president and CEO of Historic Downtown Pocatello.
Local restaurants The Yellowstone and The Sandtrap will be in attendance during Pocatello’s first Lookout Point Okto.