Buffalo, it’s time to break out the lederhosen! On Saturday, September 22, the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is holding “Picnic on the Plaza V: Oktoberfest.” If you missed Brewfest, this is your chance to make up for it (and if you were there, I know you’re already planning on hitting up Oktoberfest!).
Although it’ll be a few million visitors smaller than the celebrations in Munich, early indications are that this will be quite a fun crowd. In addition to authentic German food and imported German beers, musical entertainment will be provided by The Frankfurters. Tickets are $10 and include a drink ticket–much more reasonable than airfare to Germany.
What’s that you say? You want to go, but really can’t afford to drop ten bucks this weekend? Well, if that’s the case, get creative and make yourself an authentic-looking costume, and you will gain entry to this fine event free of charge (of course, you should go in costume even if you have the money–you know how flattering those knee socks are). By the way, Oktoberfest as we know it began in 1810, so Slavic Barbarian costumes don’t count, unfortunately. If it was up to me, anyone dressed as Conan would get in for free.
How about a contest, in true YUM! fashion: if you can identify me at the event, I’ll dance a polka with you (as long as Bill Belichick isn’t there videotaping it to steal my slick moves). I do have some experience, as a former Polish dancing student at Eugenia’s Dance Studio (Oh, how the fates tried to destroy me during puberty).
Back on track: Get your tickets online, or day-of at the event.
Picnic on the Plaza V: Oktoberfest
Friday, September 2, 6PM – 12AM
Buffalo Central Terminal
495 Paderewski Drive, 14212
David Steele
Architect ( a real one, not just the armchair type), author of "Buffalo, Architecture in the American Forgotten Land" ( www.blurb.com ), lover of great spaces, hater of sprawl and waste, advocate for a better way of doing things.