That is until you are several liters deep of German brew. While Bavaria is known for its beer purity laws, Berlin is a bit more loose, meaning they have a really fantastic craft beer scene that has emerged in recent years! Find plaster leaves on the wallpaper behind the bed and crystals on the bedside lamps. Get an up close view of the Mubadala SailGP Season 3 Grand Final. Living in Regensburg allows for plenty of day trips in Bavaria and full on vacations in Germany and Europe. Two styles of chairs flank either side of a double petal-shaped table, and origami forms fly overhead. Built for the World Expo in 1915, the Beaux-Arts-style Palace of Fine Arts(3301 Lyon St.) is a romantic landmark, especially popular among brides looking for photo ops among the Grecian-inspired columns. Headliners include Joan Baez, W. Kamau Bell, Dave Eggers, Michelle Zauner, Leila Mottley, Tricia Hersey, and Cory Doctorow as well as a huge roster of international writers. With so much going on, what makes this Germany festival so fantastic is that its not just in one place in the city but instead is literally all over the city- turning the entire town into a giant festival! What if you didnt have to give up your favorite foods, though? One of the most famous items are the hand-painted (real) eggs. Pace Yourself. To make the pumpkin look round, make long, free circular segments that start under the stem, stretch around the circumference of the pumpkin, and end at the base. Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. I much prefer going to a local Volksfest than the big Oktoberfest because it is so much less touristy. Benefactor level tickets (beginning at $500) include a VIP reception at 5 p.m. (415) 379-5411. // KQED HQ, 2601 Mariposa St. (Mission); RSVP at kqed.org, Sadie Barnettes The New Eagle Creek Saloon will come to life with a hybrid performance, lecture, and dance party led by artist-scholar and DJ Madison Moore. They should rise approximately to 1 1/2 times their original size. // The Madrigal, 100 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); reservations at themadrigalsf.com, Nidos Backyards 5 De Mayo Fiesta will include ballet folkloric by Ruth Correas dance group as well as salsa, reggaeton, bachata, cumbia, and other Latino beats to get your feet moving. Up until the pandemic, Juliette served as the Pre-Show Host for the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for five years where she engaged live audiences and entertained over 3.5 million people from around the world! $6.00. // 508 Haight St. (Inner Richmond); details at eventbrite.com. 11 a.m. Today. Caviar, that luxury food from the frozen north, is having a Bay Area moment. "But the challenge of organic farming is not easy -- it's real pick-and-shovel work.". If you're in search of a hostess gift, calming candle, or some new decor, stop byEi Home(2176 Chestnut St.). Yields approximately 12 buns 2 pounds croissant dough (The recipe for croissant dough can be found in the Tartine cookbook and online; you may also use store-bought croissant dough. In addition to having the more traditional Volksfests, plenty of towns have some really unique ones (Ill mention specific ones below), for example, in the small town of Queidersbach, not far from the US Military Base Ramstein, there is the annual HendelFest, where delicious, German style, roasted chickens are the main foods! // It's always a party at The Dorian(2001 Chestnut St.) where a posh interior sets the scene for martinis and Provocateur's Punch. For a meal that proves just how good a plant-based meal can be, head to Greens(2 Marina Blvd., Marina), Lion Dance Cafe(380 17th St., Oakland), or Millennium (5912 College Ave., Oakland). The afternoon features a boutique, luncheon and holiday table setting demonstrations by Bay Area designers. Have you ever heard of Liquid Bread? Theres the origin. With the exception of the headliner programs, all programs are free this year; Saturday and Sunday, hours and venues vary. If eating the next day, heat them up first in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes before serving. A great beauty can be borne out of tragedy.". is a hub for arts and cultural events. Please see our disclosure for more information and thank you [], 2023WanderInGermanyAll rights reserved, Powered byWPDesigned with the Customizr theme. Regensburg Dult:Regensburg makes such a fantastic day trip from Munich and each year they have a fantastic fest located on their island in the city. 2. 7 p.m. Oct. 27. // The showcase house at 625 El Camino Del Mar (Sea Cliff) is open Tuesdays through Sundays, April 29 through May 29, 2023. October 2012. So, what are some popular festivals in Germany? While the Oktoberfest Munich Beer Festival takes center stage as THE German beer fest, its far from the only one! $10.20 shipping. (Photo by, An invasive overabundance of purple sea urchin in Northern California translates to a growing food trend we can get behind: more uni on San Francisco menus! Meanwhile, another popular Djerassi happening, Artful Harvest, is back in nearly full force on Sunday, October 16. Djerassi's 15th annual Artful Harvest took place this fall featuring beautiful performances from outstanding Djerassi Program alumni and stunning artworks on display. 3. // RSVP to receive the tour directory a farmtrails.org. Fun fact: A16 is named after the highway that connects Naples and Canosa, Puglia in Italy. And some are so unique! The gastropub serves rustic food as a solid foundation for the inevitable many drinks to come. Bring cash for drinks from the bar. "You have a genuine concern to achieve the fundraising goal of your client and it shows. //Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard St. (SoMa), ybgfestival.org. S.F. Expect seasonal margaritas, fresh sangrias, and mezcal creationsplus a DJ, giveaways, photo booth, and tasting experience; Friday, 9pm to midnight. And a lively live auction, led by Dale Djerassi, helped raise a healthy $80K in the midst of a sickly economy. Goat from the new organic BN Ranch by Bill Niman who recently disassociated himself from the famed organic meat company he founded in the seventies. The room is uncomplicated, leaving plenty of space to traverse and experience, and yet its anything but simple. Chefs throughout the Bay Area are incorporating the briney, velvety urchin (in some cases, bringing in other urchin varieties from elsewhere) into a wide range of dishes and cuisines, from Mourad (140 New Montgomery St.) to Ernest (1890 Bryant St.) to Chisai Sushi Club (3369 Mission St.). To bake buns that are frozen: Prepare pan as above, let buns defrost in the prepared cups (this will depend on how warm your kitchen is, about 45 minutes), then continue with step 5.5. Once you know where your trip will be taking you, you can just do some google searches of (Town Name + Volksfest+ Year) and you should be able to easily find the dates. Spenger's, 1919 Fourth St., Berkeley. Tip: If you still want the big tents, oompah bands, Lederhosen and Dirndle, those will most likely still be in Bavaria. The program benefit was virtual in 2020. The downtown outdoor concert series begins with the Latin sounds of John Santos and the Afro-Peruvian Coalition; Saturday at 1pm. The Apollonia Dining Room by Leann Conquer and Alexis Tompkins. Djerassi is about innovation in art. There is nothing cozier than munching on traditional Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and sipping warm Glhwein (mulled wine) while you walk around looking at beautiful Christmas decorations. I know, Bavaria often feels like it is ALWAYS raining, but when the weather is bad everyone flocks to the tents, where suddenly it will be SO packed and crowded that it just wont feel like much fun. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen is the featured speaker at the Peninsula Power of Choice Luncheon honoring the work of event founder Susan Hyatt. Artful Harvest Benefit 2021 on October 17th, 2021 in Woodside, CA . ), Authentic German Food: 20 Dishes You MUST Try in Bavaria and Germany, What To Bring To a German Sauna/ Spa (and what to expect), Where to See A Krampus Parade in Germany (Krampuslauf and Perchtenlauf 2023). Much has changed here in the post-Covid era. If you are in Berlin during Berlin Beer Week, its a great time! Medieval fests arent a German, or even European specific, type of event, but there are plenty IN Germany worth going to! InterContinental Hotel, 888 Howard St., S.F. And if Asparagus isnt your jam, what about onions? // Serving Greek sandwiches and salads starring spit-fired meats and vegan "lamb" in a comfy-casual space, Souvla (2272 Chestnut St.) is ideal for lunch on the go or a friendly catch-up with a glass of ros. Depending on the region, there will be different traditions, but regardless of where you are, you will find everyone dressed up in costumes (think Halloween, but not in October!) While not as rowdy as a typical volksfest, it is still a blast to walk vendor to vendor trying out different flavors and varieties of wines, some youve never even heard about! "It's the new red meat." StarkBier Fest Dates: Typically during Lent. responded Dale, who ended up keeping the shirt on his back for $800. Unfortunately, my underdeveloped ex-pat pallette cant really tell a huge difference in taste, but I still totally get suckered into the hype and fanfare of Spargelzeit just like anyone in Germany! These buns are best eaten the day they are made. ), Drachenstich Festival Dates: August 05, 2022- August 21, 2022. Artful Harvest Benefit 2018 at Djerassi Resident Artists Program By Julissa James Nov 20, 2018 Sarah Broom and Dee Rees By Julissa James As featured on Supporting Local Artists at Artful Harvest A delighted crowd at the 12th annual Artful Harvest Dinner in Woodside raised enough funds to support 10 artist residencies in one fruitful afternoon! Tickets: (415) 890-1020. Planet-friendly eating is on the rise. The space is laid out to promote mingling, ideal for gatherings formal and casual alike. Utilize an assortment of tones. Start by drawing one circle around the size of a tennis ball in the page. Explore natural and unfiltered wines plus some classics and cheeseboards to snack on; Thursday to Sunday, 4pm to 9pm. However, this fest still has endless carnival rides, rows and rows of food stands, several beer tents, and all the great Fest Vibes you would want! Since being in vogue doesnt automatically mean greatness, weve narrowed down the best of whats hot in the local restaurant industry now. ", Alison U., Ronald McDonald House Charities, Juliette brought a whole new sense of excitement and enthusiasm to our fundraiser. Take a peek at our seven favorite rooms for the 2023 showcase below. Actually, imagination runs rampant in the updated house, which feels like a journey through the many eras and personalities of San Francisco, from classical to oceanic, smart midcentury to totally psychedelic, man. 18 Artful Harvest 2022 Djerassi Resident Artists Program 19 Three (3)-night stay for two (2) guests at Canyon Ranch Woodside in a beautiful Tree- house guestroom. What makes European (and German) Medieval festivals so awesome is that they are often held in real-life castles, making the Medieval-ness of it all so much more real, and lets not liecool! In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cup white sugar, orange zest, cinnamon and salt. Then, draw another circle an inch over the primary that is about a large portion of the size of the first. Then, its onward to sipping on the worlds finest teas!! ICYMI, Mendocino and northern Sonoma are fighting a climate-induced purple sea urchin invasion that has devastated the coastal ecosystem. There are upwards of 800 concerts, visual arts, and even virtual reality showcases! // Levis Stadium, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way (Santa Clara); tickets at ticketmaster.com, Art Walk SF takes over the Lower Haight with pop-up galleries, live music, activities for kids, deals, and specials from favorite restaurants and bars; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. M Acuff* Indira Allegra* Tim Ballengee Jeremiah Barber* Jen Blazina* Julia Bradshaw* Val Britton* Jamie Brunson* Suzie Buchholz* or Best Offer. Expect more tech-immersive opportunities popping up over the coming months. Millions of people also come to watch the thousands of ships in the ship parade like no other! The gourmet meal also included a harvest salad, turnip soup and house-made farfalle with leeks and tomatoes. Sure, you THINK you know how to handle your booze. One of the really fun parts about a Maibaum fest is the tradition of small towns out to get other nearby towns Maypoles. Its clean. (I seriously cant make this stuff up, folks! Noon. But, this isnt just any community play. Kirta Sunday is typically the third Sunday in October when these festivals may occur. As you watch from the valleys below, the mountains all begin to light up as darkness envelops the night. You were the shot in the arm we needed. Often groups of young men will go and try to steal the designated pole (before its erected in the town) and if they are successful in capturing it, the village must pay the other town that stole the pole in the form of inviting them over for PLENTY of beer and food to get it back! // Fuel up for a night out in the Marina with a quality, budget-friendly burger at Super Duper (2201 Chestnut St.). Preheat oven to 375 degrees. These are some of the best German beer festivals Ive been to (Taste Wise). In addition to the worlds largest beer festival, Germany holds the title for the worlds largest Pumpkin Festival in Ludwigsburg (One of my Favorite Day Trips from Stuttgart) making it one of the most famous german festivals other than Oktoberfest. It is a serious production that isnt to be missed (it is in German, but still worth watching for all of the special effects! // The Dorian, 2001 Chestnut St. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com. Occupant specialists have come from 54 nations and every one of the 50 states Mandelbluetenfest: The Almond Blossom Festival in the town of Neustadt an der Weinstrasse is a magical festival that takes place when all the gorgeous pink blooms explode on the trees along the wine road, Bad Drkheim Wurstmarkt: One of the major festivals in Germany for wine lovers, Bernkastel-Kues Middle Mosel Wine Festival, Like most fests in Germany, you are bound to find them all over the country, but for yet another Worlds Largest title, head to the annual Kaltenburg Knights Festival, held every July, Another popular medieval fest is held every year in Cochem. ", "Juliette brought a level of enthusiasm to our annual gala that we have never had before! Tartine's famous morning bun and croissants. 4. Almabtrieb Dates: Varies- typically in September or early October. Eradicate the lines within the gourd. Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour or longer, depending on your oven. Tickets: $145. // Order colorful cocktails, slushies, and punch bowls from a tiki lounge swing at Del Mar(2125 Lombard St.). There's always something happening herethink Throwback Thursdays and DJ day parties on weekends. You can read all about exactly what is German Karneval and the best places to go party at them in my Karneval in Germany article. The Krampus are leashed out into the streets to terrorize everyone and steal away any naughty people to their lair! 106. I cover all of that in my Traveling to Germany With Kids post, where I give a few more tricks and tips for Oktoberfest with kids. But, what if you cant make it to the annual Oktoberfest? Sunday, October 16, at the Djerassi ranch in Woodside, California. Ok, fine. Meanwhile, down in the heart of Silicon Valley, iChina (2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara) boasts the regions first virtual reality dining room. It is fun to watch them being decorated before your eyes before they hang them on the trees outside! Thank you for making my job easy!, "You knocked it out of the park! 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29. Tickets: $15. This one often starts about mid-may and it is substantially smaller than Oktoberfest, with just one main beer tent, but has a very local feel to it! Get your steps in during the first SF Stair Challenge. While there may not be giant beer tents, there will still be giant beer gardens. Here are a few great Volksfests to go to instead of Oktoberfest: Gubodenvolksfest: Held annually every August in the Bavarian town of Straubing, it is said to be the second largest beer festival in Germany (after Oktoberfest) in Bavaria. The Marina just wouldn't be the same without the The Tipsy Pig(2231 Chestnut St.). Geometric forms abound, but so do amorphous and quirky elements like pieces from Oakland-based Studio Kieu, a Jonathan Entler lamp, and even a funky little alien in the tile mosaic wet bar. Our supporters felt drawn in through her ability to engage them." Alyssa H. Co-Chair, Jasper Ridge "You have a genuine concern to achieve the fundraising goal of your client and it shows. It's a great educational tool," said Sullivan of his relationship with SMIP which started six years ago at the Village Pub. ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS Melanie Bishop All proceeds will benefit Marin Humane; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. You even get a little, beautiful porcelain bowl included in your admission. The 10th Anniversary Gala features a reception, auctions and dancing in support of this global program to improve childhood education. Tickets: $200. // Newcomer Malin + Goetz(2209 Chestnut St) draws a cult following that eats up all those fruity hair and body care products in iconic minimalist packaging. Artful Harvest makes hay for the Djerassi Resident Artists Program. Spot them under the paper sack vein side up and delicately rub with the side of a colored pencil until the leaf shows up.
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