17 Oct 12th–Oct 18th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | cONTeNTs | feeDBacK | OPiNiON | NeWs | feaTuRe | NighT+Day | culTuRe | film | cafe | music | What drinks are available? There will be plenty of beer, of course. Four Peaks Brewing Co. will feature its core lineup, including WOW Wheat Ale, Hop Knot IPA and its Scottish-style amber ale Kilt Lifter, along with its Munich-style Helles Golden Lager and Pumpkin Porter. Event planners also have imported beer from Germany for the occasion. Those who wish to skip the suds will find wine, hard seltzers and canned cock- tails, as well as nonalcoholic options such as lemonade and coffee. Can I work off some of those calories? Indeed, you can. Before the gates open on Saturday, Four Peaks Oktoberfest and the Frank Kush Youth Foundation will host Das Oktoberfest Runnin’ for the Brats. There are 10K, 5K and 1-mile race options, and participants are encouraged to don their Bavarian best. The races have stag- gered starts, beginning with the 10K at 8 a.m. Registration fees range from $25 to $45 and include a T-shirt, 1-liter Munich replica stein and admission to the Four Peaks Oktoberfest on Saturday. A one-hour, all-levels hatha yoga flow class will be offered on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the east lawn of the park, led by Spirit of Yoga and Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. What should I wear? Bavarian attire such as lederhosen and dirndls is encouraged, as is casual attire. While this year’s event will feature a large tented beer hall, akin to the experience in Munich, the outdoor areas are largely unshaded, so bring a hat and sunscreen. Because activities and food and beer tents are spread across the park, wear comfortable shoes for walking around on the grass. What can I bring? All patrons wanting to imbibe must show a valid ID at the entrance and wear a provided 21+ wristband. Clear bags and single-compartment bags are allowed; there is no size limit. What’s not allowed at the event? Don’t bring backpacks, dogs or other pets (though service animals and racing weenies are welcomed), weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, medical or recreational marijuana, your own alcohol, coolers or beverage containers, glass containers of any kind, fireworks or explosives, lawn chairs, laser pointers, loud noisemakers such as air horns, drones, umbrellas, skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles or motorized vehicles of any kind. Raise a glass at the 50th Four Peaks Oktoberfest, running Oct. 13 to 15. (Photo by Four Peaks Oktoberfest) The Yo Yo ride is filled with patrons during Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park in 2015. (Photo by Alexandra Gaspar)
