Bierkeller Bratfest

“Es geht um die Wurst!” It’s all about the brats, as Columbia’s Original Riverfront Brewery and Biergarten, Bierkeller Columbia, holds its 2nd annual Bratfest Saturday, July 12, noon until 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, noon until 7 p.m.

Bierkeller’s Bratfest celebration was the surprise hit of last year. Altogether, more than 1,000 sausages, ranging from traditional Bavarian brats to Knackwurst to garlic to cheddar-stuffed and Beyond, were consumed in one day by hungry Columbians. The festival also brought together Bier fans, families and fans of Germany’s favorite street food for fun, music and a vendors’ market.

This year’s Bratfest features some new offerings as well. “We will tap our fresh Pilsner – the perfect Bier for the hot days of summer – on Friday,” adds Bierkeller Events Manager,Brittany Jacobsen. “And on Saturday and Sunday, our new house band, Bierhall and Öates, will be playing polka-fied covers of your favorite 80s and 90s tunes, as well as some German drinking singalongs.”

The event is free to attend. Various vendors will be on hand from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Music sodas, non-alcoholic beers, wines and other beverages will also be on hand.