Oktoberfèis at Doherty’s: Where Ireland Meets Bavaria
Brats, bagpipes, and beer steins—need we say more?
Shannon
October 13, 2025
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Get ready for the ultimate cultural mashup at Oktoberfèis, happening Saturday, October 18 at Doherty’s! Expect live music from Nine Times Around (2–5 PM) and NightShift (6–9 PM), an accordion performance, Irish fare, bratwurst, pretzels, and the Sam Adams–sponsored Stein Hoisting Contest at 5 PM.
Check the full event lineup and FAQs here—it’s packed with music, contests, and surprises you don’t want to miss.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just really like any party where you can shout sláinte! and prost! in the same breath. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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