San Francisco, CA – Fort Mason in San Francisco’s Marina District will echo with the sounds and revel in the savory tastes of the authentic spirit of Munich, Germany at the fifth annual Oktoberfest by the Bay, now the largest festival of its kind in California, October 14-17 at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, Marina and Buchanan Streets in San Francisco. Featuring the world’s best beer, the finest German cuisine and the most authentic German music, the festival is a once-a-year chance (without a trip to Munich) to celebrate in the authentic German tradition. Tickets are $12 at the door (Thursday 5PM-12AM, Friday 5PM-12AM, Saturday 11AM-11PM, Sunday 11AM-7PM): for more information, call 888-746-7522 or check online at www.oktoberfestbythebay.com Colorful flags from all the regions of Germany will be flying proudly for the event, which features non-stop entertainment from the world-famous 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band, recently the lead band at Munich’s opening Oktoberfest parade. They will share the spotlight with The Internationals singing and dancing by Almenrausch Schuplattlers.
