Penn Brewery Celebrates Oktoberfest the Weekends of September 20-22, September 27-29 and October 4-6!

 “I am tremendously excited to put on my Lederhosen and welcome you personally to Oktoberfest in my third year as Penn’s owner,” said Nitsch.  “I’ve been attending for years as a guest and love all of the beer, food, music and fun that make this an annual ‘must do’ event in Pittsburgh and I’m especially fired up about bringing new events this year to the ‘fest.”

This year’s Oktoberfest tent menu will feature German staples including a variety of wursts – bratwurst, kielbasa, and vegetarian sausages – along with Penn’s signature schweinebraten, served with sides of sauerkraut and hot German potato salad. Soft Bavarian pretzels, potato-cheese pierogi, and German Chocolate Cake round out the outdoor menu.

New this year on Thursday night Penn will kick off Oktoberfest with a Munich-style keg-tapping VIP party with music from the Polkamaniacs 4. Nitsch, who hails originally from Austria, said “I grew up surrounded by traditions such as this and it is my honor to bring this firkin-tapping to the people of Pittsburgh. This new event will really charge things up in a new way with the kickoff ceremony I always felt belonged at every Oktoberfest.”

Penn Brewery’s Oktoberfest has no cover charge, but optional VIP packages are available for an additional fee.  The four package options, which guests must purchase in advance on Penn’s website, including the new Sunday Family Day.

This year’s Oktoberfest entertainment lineup includes the Heritage Band, Kevin Solecki, North Coast Mix, Mon Valley Push, Tom Allen, Wally Merriman, Jack Tady Polka Band, Zolkas, and Kosmix.  Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, facepainting and balloon animals will be offered on Penn’s expanded Sunday Family Days.

Admission is always free. Hours for Penn’s Oktoberfest are 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 7:00 PM on Sundays. Penn will also serve an Oktoberfest menu for sit-down dining in the restaurant. More details and VIP Tickets are available now on our website at: https://www.pennbrew.com/oktoberfest2024

Penn Brewery, opened in 1986, is Pittsburgh’s oldest and largest brewery. Penn specializes in award-winning German-style craft beers,and serves traditional “Euro-Pittsburgh” fare including wurst, schnitzel, pierogi, and goulash, in its restaurants.  The Brewery is located in Deutschtown on Pittsburgh’s North Side, in the mid nineteenth-century landmark E&O Brewery Building, with a satellite location at Pittsburgh International Airport.  Penn is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit the company website, www.pennbrew.com or contact Amy Huseman at 412-237-9400, X-117.