Past event
The Distillery District Oktoberfest, Poured by Mill Street
About the event
Raise a stein! The Distillery District Oktoberfest, Poured by Mill Street brings three weekends of Oktoberfest celebrations to one of Toronto’s most iconic settings, September 19-20, September 26–27 and October 3–4.
The Distillery District is teaming up with Mill Street Brewery for a distinctly Distillery take on Oktoberfest, filling its historic cobblestone streets with Bavarian-inspired food, cold beer, live music, and plenty of Bavarian “Gemütlichkeit” - that warm feeling of good cheer, good company and good times shared together.
Each Saturday and Sunday, visitors can drop into the Pure Spirits Courtyard from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. for free, open-to-the-public programming. The courtyard will take on a Bier Hall feel, with a tented area, long rows of communal picnic tables dressed in blue-and-white gingham, pumpkins and fall florals.
Grab a stein from a selection of Mill Street beers (including their specially-brewed Festbier just for this occasion), order Oktoberfest-inspired food hot off the Pure Spirits Courtyard smoker and grill, pull up a seat and stay for the festivities. More details below!
• The First Pour Weekend: Kick off Oktoberfest with a Bier Hall ticketed dining experience on opening weekend, September 19 & 20. For $30+HST per ticket, each guest will receive a platter full of Oktoberfest-inspired food, and a stein of Mill Street beer. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to secure your spot early and raise a stein to the start of Oktoberfest! Head to Eventbrite here: The Distillery District Oktoberfest, Poured by Mill St Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite
• Live polka on the Trinity Street Stage: The Black Forest Band, a Kitchener-based group widely recognized for its Oktoberfest performances, takes to the Trinity Stage from 2:00–5:00 p.m. September 19–20, September 26–27 and October 3. On October 4, The Happy Wanderers take over with traditional - and some not-so-traditional - beer hall music from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• Live music in the Pure Spirits Courtyard every festival day from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• Saturday Beer Pong: Grab a partner and put your skills to the test with a Beer Pong Tournament every Saturday from 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the Pure Spirits Courtyard.
• Sunday Oktoberfest Trivia: Think you know your beer, Bavaria and Oktoberfest traditions? Quizmaster Jess puts that knowledge to the test every Sunday from 5:00–6:00 p.m., with a $50 gift card up for grabs.
• Oktoberfest eats and Mill Street beer: Grab-and-go food from the Pure Spirits Courtyard smoker and grill will be available throughout the festival, alongside a selection of Mill Street beers. Food highlights include: currywurst poutine, chicken schnitzel kaiser sandwich, spätzle and cheese, smoked brisket "rueben" sandwich, sausage, and warm pretzels. For a full Bavarian feast, tuck into Jägerschnitzel - crispy chicken schnitzel with mushroom hunter sauce and traditional German sides - or Schweinshaxe, twice-cooked pork knuckle with bier gravy and traditional German sides.
