Frühlingsfest is Here! April 11th - April 27th
It's spring! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and trees are returning to their lovely green state. What better way to celebrate the coming of this beautiful season than drinking large quantities of beer? May I introduce to you: Frühlingsfest. Barvaria is famous for its beer festivals and this one is relatively unknown to the rest of the world.
Although less well-known than Oktoberfest and much smaller, Frühlingsfest offers most of what Oktoberfest does in the same location, but without the outrageous crowds nor having to fight tooth and nail for a table to sit at. It's a festival enjoyed by those who live in Munich. Opening on April 11th, many come dressed in their best dirndl and lederhosen to enjoy the day and welcome the spring. So feel free to don your new tracht that you just bought. Don't have one? Get one.
With the beermaids hoisting 20 maß beers onto your table and the band playing traditional Bavarian music, Frühlingsfest lasts until about 12am. So, walk into the tent and sit down with some locals. After a maß or two, you'll be best friends exchanging stories and learning all the drinking songs you'll ever need to learn in Bavarian German. Teach them a couple things as well! Why not?
Each day has a different "special" event. For example, this Saturday (which is the day I'm going!), Frühlingsfest patrons can explore the large flea market, but be careful, you don't want to spend all of your money because you had one maß too many. Got the kiddies? No problem, Tuesday the 15th and Tuesday the 22nds are "Family Afternoons". So bring them along!
Walk around the grounds to play carnival style games, go on rides and eat delish chocolate and candy dipped fruit at any one of the food stands.
Happy Spring!
Location: U4/U5 Theresienwiese
www.muenchener-volksfeste.de/FF.htm