{"id":8550,"date":"2025-10-17T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8550"},"modified":"2025-10-17T08:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:43:16","slug":"westport-plaza-celebrates-oktoberfest-saturday-october-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/westport-plaza-celebrates-oktoberfest-saturday-october-18\/","title":{"rendered":"WESTPORT PLAZA CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-8.31.53-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-8.31.53-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-8.31.53-AM.png 883w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-8.31.53-AM-640x417.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-8.31.53-AM-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-8.31.53-AM-600x391.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Louis &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Put on\u00a0your lederhosen and get ready to raise your steins\u2014Oktoberfest is returning to Westport Plaza on Saturday, October 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Westport Plaza is bringing the spirit of Bavaria straight to St. Louis with a day packed full of fun. Admission to this special event is FREE..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jam out to live tunes from\u00a0<strong>Die Spitzbaum<\/strong>\u00a0(11 a.m. to 1 p.m.),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheWurstBavarianBand\/\">The\u00a0Wurst Bavarian Band<\/a>\u00a0(2 to 5 p.m.) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ubercoolband\/\">Ubercool<\/a>\u00a0(6 to 9 p.m.). These bands will have everyone clapping, stomping and singing along. Feel the rhythm as German dancers polka through the plaza with traditional moves from 1 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How strong is your drinking arm? Test your skills in a traditional stein-holding contest at 7 p.m. in the middle of the Oktoberfest grounds to win a tasty prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC04650-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And what\u2019s Oktoberfest without German food? Dive into a delicious spread, including bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels and all your Bavarian favorites while you sip on a cold Spaten Oktoberfest and other brews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a seasoned Oktoberfest pro or just here for the beer, this is one party you won\u2019t want to miss.&nbsp;<em>Prost<\/em>&nbsp;to a day of music, dance, and all-around good times at Westport Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/463yrtOSTuE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday, October 17, an Oktoberfest pre-party takes place on the plaza with music from country band Russo &amp; Co from 5 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oktoberfest-schedule.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"1037\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oktoberfest-schedule.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oktoberfest-schedule.png 679w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oktoberfest-schedule-419x640.png 419w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oktoberfest-schedule-600x916.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Westport Plaza is a vibrant multi-use destination located at 111 Westport Plaza Dr. Maryland Heights, MO 63146, near I-270 and Page Ave. Parking is free at Westport Plaza. Visitors can enjoy a variety of restaurants and activities and a full schedule of special events throughout the year. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westportstl.com\">www.westportstl.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow on social media @westportstl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1716993197009&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink\">Make it a weekend staycation by booking a room at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Louis &#8211;\u00a0Put on\u00a0your lederhosen and get ready to raise your steins\u2014Oktoberfest is returning to Westport Plaza on Saturday, October 18. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Westport Plaza is bringing the spirit of Bavaria straight to St. Louis with a day packed full of fun. Admission to this special event is FREE.. 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