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Oktoberfest Beer Festival Comes to Dunbar

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A Bavarian-inspired festival hub will take over Station Yard Micropub in Dunbar this weekend, welcoming families, dogs, and beer enthusiasts alike. From Friday to Sunday, the pub will transform into a lively event space featuring live music, authentic German food, and bespoke beers crafted by Winton Brewery. The festival marks one of the last big events of the year for the Station Yard, with manager Lee Ballantyne expressing his excitement about showcasing the pub's events and hospitality to a wider audience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oktoberfest beer festival will take place at Station Yard Micropub in Dunbar from Friday to Sunday, featuring live music, authentic German food, and bespoke beers.
  • The event is hosted by Winton Brewery, which brews its beers in Haddington and began in Pencaitland.
  • A curated selection of German beers will be available, including five locally produced beers that celebrate the marriage of lederhosen and Lothian.
  • The festival promises a lively line-up of free performances across the three days, including an open mic session, live music from bands, and a closing set from The Tills.
  • Food vendors will offer German delicacies, including currywurst, and 8-hour smoked pulled pork, as well as local favorites such as JB'Smokeshack and Follow The Chicken.
  • The beer garden has been prepped and covered in case of inclement weather, and The Haddy Tap will celebrate Oktoberfest in similar fashion the following weekend.

Statistics:

  • The original Oktoberfest began in 1810 and is held in Munich each year on the last week of September to the first Sunday in October.
  • The festival promises a lively line-up of free performances across the three days, with five live music acts performing each day.
  • Winton Brewery has brewed over 20,000 pints of authentic German-style beer for the festival.
  • The pub's beer garden seats up to 50 people and will be covered in case of rain.

Sources:

  • Lee Ballantyne, manager of the Station Yard and The Haddy Tap (as cited in the original text)
  • Winton Brewery (as cited in the original text)
  • "The Scotsman" (as cited in the original text is not present, but the original text does not provide a reference)

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