Like a bat out of hell(es), we find ourselves in the middle of Oktoberfest weekend as we approach the hour of five of the clock. Similar to the celebration of Celtic history during the Shamrock and Shenanigan weekend, the Oktoberfest-themed weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (PRF) celebrates this tradition of German culture, specifically, the beer- and pretzel-loving lands of Bavaria. Gone are the kilts and green attire as travelers adorn themselves with lederhosen and fedoras, while fraus and fräuleins are spotted in an array of ever-flattering dirndls. Yet perhaps the most important accessory of all during this festival day is the classic bier stein. From pints of stout to steins of dunkel, we instantly immerse ourselves in this Bavarian Ballyhoo. This is always a fun and popular weekend as beer confidently takes center stage: the clarity of a helles lager, the dark maltiness of a dunkel, the "a-peeling" banana flavor of the hefeweizen, and of course, the star of...
The independent spectator of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, sharing savvy tips for travelers and festival-goers.