Ways To Celebrate Oktoberfest at Home
This time last year if we were told that we’d be in the middle of a global pandemic we would have laughed and told anyone who dared to say different to be quiet. We went about our business as usual, attended events without a worry and some of us even went to events in different places of the world — we got married in New York only last year and celebrated both my husband’s 40th birthday and the 4th of July whilst we were there.
Fast forward to the present time and the world is a very different place. We have been in lockdown for much of the year, travel has been limited for many of us, and as for attending events, the majority of them have been cancelled, postponed or moved online.
One event that has made the move to being a virtual event this year is Oktoberfest — the very popular and world-renowned German beer festival. It attracts millions of visitors worldwide year upon year. This year some bloggers who are in love with Germany created Webtoberfest. Here you will find everything you would at Oktoberfest just on the internet. Join in on the festivities from your computer by listening to traditional music, go on a virtual tour of Berlin, or shop for some German gifts for your friends and family.
If you were planning to attend Oktoberfest this year why not still celebrate the event at home! It’s important to make sure that you don’t break current government guidelines in regards to hosting a party as mass gatherings are banned and even weddings and funerals have limited numbers allowed to attend at the present time. At the moment, some areas of the UK are in lockdown and can’t visit other households or have visitors from others in their homes. Some of us have a strict policy in place that states no more than six people are allowed in a home at one time, so be sure you stick to your counties regulations on social gatherings and check back regularly as the regulations change regularly.
Here are a few things you could do to get in the mood for an Oktoberfest party at home!
Enjoy authentic entertainment
Although you can’t be at the festival in person why not visit the Webtoberfest website to get some ideas. You could also take the time to partake in a virtual tour of Munich so that you get a feel for the place where the world’s largest beer festival takes place. A good tour should cover the event’s history, traditional songs, food, costumes and customs. Once you have taken the tour you could listen to some traditional music.
Dress up
Why not feel and look the part in an Oktoberfest costume. You could buy a fancy dress costume from Amazon or perhaps you’d like to wear a more traditional outfit instead. If you’ve never tried on Lederhosen, you might be surprised at how comfy they are.
Decorate your home
No party is complete without a few decorations placed around the venue. Why not look for tablecloths, bunting, perhaps an authentic cuckoo clock and other items that would turn your living room into a pop-up Munich bar.
Eat, drink and be merry
Oktoberfest is the perfect time to try new things. Why not try your hand at creating your own schnitzel, pretzels, sausages and sauerkraut. You could buy some German beer from your local supermarket to try or perhaps even order some special Oktoberfest beers online.
Are you planning an Oktoberfest party at home? If so, I’d love to hear about your plans in the comments below.
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