The Deutsches Haus stages the longest-running, best-attended Oktoberfest celebration in New Orleans. But a couple of years ago the old German club (it's been around since the late 1800s) had to give up its historic brick building in Mid-City, to make room for the new medical center. And it will be some time before the new Haus on Bayou St. John will be ready.
In the meantime, Oktoberfest will take place in Rivertown--old downtown Kenner, Williams Boulevard between the railroad tracks and the river. It will roll along as always, with two dozen German beers on tap, plus more in bottles. Schnapps served by costumed waitresses. An oom-pah-pah band.
And a varying menu of German food, cooked by the members of the club. The menu changes from week to week, but the $13 dinner includes a sausage, a classic German entree (smoked pork loin, beef goulash, German meatloaf, cabbage tolls, etc., etc.), and a couple of sides.
The dates are October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25. Family-friendly fun begins at 4 p.m. on Fridays, and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The party doesn't wind down until 11 p.m. in the afternoon. Admission is $6. Under twelve and active military are free.
Deutsches Haus
Kenner Rivertown: Williams Blvd., between railroad tracks and river. . . http://oktoberfestnola.com/events-schedule/.
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