STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK
Smokey the Lager. German Hopped Pale Ale.
They’ll take their place among the beers at this weekend’s Oktoberfest in Ketchum Town Square.
The Beer Garden opens from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, with the Tappin’ of the Firkin by Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw. Live Music will be provided by Snoozy Moon starting at 5 p.m.
On Saturday, the Beer Garden will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Beer Olympics will take place at 3 p.m., and there’ll be live music from the Hurdy Gurdy Girls at 3 p.m., followed by the Pan Handles at 5:30 p.m.
There also will be a variety of games like beer pong, cornhole, Stein hoisting, and the Hammerschlagen, as well as an opportunity to crack smiles at the photo booth.
Patrons may choose their size of drinking vessels, ranging from a pint to stein to a boot, then fill it with a variety of Sawtooth Brewery beers including Oktoberfest, Cold Springs Pilsner, Queen’s Kolsch, Harvest Festival Bock and Phantom Hill Swarzbier.
A Long Drop Semi-Dry Cider will be available for those wanting something that’s gluten free and draft root beer will be available for those under 21 who wish to quench their thirst.