tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post2725832221260566819..comments2024-02-13T19:39:53.119-08:00Comments on Beervana Buzz: Widmer Oktoberfest Taps into Portland's Late SummerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post-67179386503058454012013-09-09T10:12:05.690-07:002013-09-09T10:12:05.690-07:00Even though Oktoberfest originated as October fest...Even though Oktoberfest originated as October festival, it has been moved ahead in modern times to allow for better weather conditions. It now starts in September and runs through early October. So, really, the Widmers and others who sponsor Okto-fests in this country aren't breaking any rules. Perhaps these events should be called Septemberfests, since they happen in September. Pete Dunlophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456380762400522665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post-11771006566002321562013-09-09T09:05:55.672-07:002013-09-09T09:05:55.672-07:00Not to point out the obvious here, but Widmer'...Not to point out the obvious here, but Widmer's Oktoberfest doesn't make me wonder why one of the larger outdoor festivals doesn't relocate to September, it makes me wonder why an Okterberfest is happening in early September!Alex Kurnellashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950386422041616112noreply@blogger.com