OKTOBERFEST starts in Munich today – and you can join in the fun even if you can’t make it to Germany. From beer and sausages, to oompah music, you can gather all you need for a Bavarian-style revel in your own home. 6 Four cash-saving ways to celebrate Oktoberfest at home - from outfits, food and beer Credit: Getty Here are great-value ways to get the party started .
. . STRIKE THE RIGHT NOTE: Kick things off with the best German music.
From oompah bands to Euro-pop, let loose to Oktoberfest tunes. To save time, tune into Spotify for a playlist. You’ll find lists including Oktoberfest Hits and Traditional Oktoberfest.
DRESS THE PART: The traditional Oktoberfest costume for men is leder-hosen — leather shorts — with braces. For women it is a dirndl carnival dress for women. You can give your own outfit a go with items you have at home.
Wear plain shorts with knee-high socks and sandals. Or find a below-the-knee skirt and team with a blouse and apron. READ MORE SUN SAVERS SUN SAVERS Six savvy ways for parents to equip university student children for campus life SUN SAVERS Four ways to explore Britain's most historical secrets for free in September Waistcoats, corsets and braces will take the outfits up a notch.
BEER WE GO : Drink is a staple of Oktoberfest, and serving Bavarian beer is a must. Tipples from Munich brewers include Paulaner, available at Tesco, and Hofbrau, from Morrisons. At Tesco, get a Paulaner Munich Hell Lager at £2.
35 per 500ml bottle — or buy three for £6 with a Clubcard, saving £1.05. ENJOY A BANGER: For cheap and cheerful party food, sausages and potatoes are the way to go.
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09, both from Aldi. You can also get a German-style Smoked Selection from Tesco for £3 or two for £5 with a Clubcard, including smoked cheese and salami. The holiday town where Oktoberfest never ends – with £1.
40 beers and £30 flights Serve with mashed potato or German potato salad — see the recipe on the Lidl website. Serve with a side dish of Hengstenberg Bavarian-style sauerkraut, priced £1.85 at Sainsbury’s.
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