{"id":9240,"date":"2026-10-13T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=9240"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:01:34","slug":"westport-plaza-celebrates-oktoberfest-friday-saturday-october-16-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/westport-plaza-celebrates-oktoberfest-friday-saturday-october-16-17\/","title":{"rendered":"WESTPORT PLAZA CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST FRIDAY &amp; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16-17"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Fun, German Food &amp; Drinks<\/strong> <strong>German Bands and Dancers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/View-recent-photos-_3_.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/View-recent-photos-_3_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/View-recent-photos-_3_.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/View-recent-photos-_3_-599x586.png 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Louis &#8212;<\/strong> It&#8217;s a Bavarian Bash! Put on your lederhosen and get ready to raise your steins \u2014 Oktoberfest is returning to Westport Plaza on Friday and Saturday, October 16 -17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to this special outdoor event is FREE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Friday, enjoy the sounds of the <strong>Bobby Ford Band<\/strong> from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, jam out to live tunes from\u00a0<strong>Die Spitzbaum<\/strong> (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), <strong>Brasshaufen<\/strong> (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheWurstBavarianBand\/\">The\u00a0Wurst Bavarian Band<\/a>\u00a0(3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.). From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., <strong>St. Louis Express<\/strong> takes the stage, and the <strong>So Grand Polka Band<\/strong> wraps up the festive night from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How strong is your drinking arm? Test your skills in a traditional stein-holding contest at 7 p.m. Saturday in the middle of the Oktoberfest grounds to win a tasty prize.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a seasoned Oktoberfest pro or just here for the beer, this is one party you won\u2019t want to miss. <em>Prost<\/em> to a day of music, dance, and all-around good times at Westport Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westportstl.com\">www.westportstl.com<\/a> and follow on social media @westportstl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650-1023x682.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC04650-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Family Fun, German Food &amp; Drinks German Bands and Dancers St. Louis &#8212; It&#8217;s a Bavarian Bash! 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