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Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest Offers Brews, Live Music and Stein-Hoisting Competition

Participants in stein-hoisting competition at Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest 2013, holding beer steins aloftWe're closing out the fall Fest season with a bang! We know Oktoberfest is over, so on ** Saturday, October 26th from noon to 9 p.m.,** we'll be co-producing an "alt" experience with BBQ, craft beer, tap dancing and a Sam Adams Stein-hoisting competition, featuring Chili Takedown maestro Matt Timms as MC! Our ** Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest ** is a day-long celebration on the East River (at 110 Kent, next to Smorgasburg). Aside from great beer and food, the indoor-outdoor event features include:

** Craft Beer:**

- From Shiner, Kelso, Sam Adams, Captain Lawrence and Coney Island, among others
- The Sam Adams Stein-hoisting Competition will take place at 3 p.m. (anyone present may enter)

** Live Entertaiment:**

- Bands—including Sistermonk and The Strung Out Stringband—will play throughout the day
- Undertoe Dance will be giving "Tappy Hour" tap-dancing demonstrations at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

** Food Vendors:**

- A total of 10+ artisanal food vendors will be selling options ranging from BBQ and grilled meats to pretzels and cheese
- Bronx Bakery, Jackie Brooks and Campbell's Cheese will offer great options to pair with beer

Your $20 ticket gets you admission to Alt-Toberfest plus your first two beers. Ticket information can be found here.

Participants in stein-hoisting competition at Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest 2013, holding beer steins aloft
Participants in stein-hoisting competition at Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest 2013, holding beer steins aloft

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Shiner BreweryBoston Beer CompanyMatt TimmsWilliamsburg Alt-ToberfestNew York CityEast River