The Harvard Square Business Association is proud to announce the return of the 33^rd Annual Oktoberfest and the HONK! Parade. Join us as we reclaim the streets for horns, bikes and feet! The parade departs Davis Square at noon and arrives in Harvard Square for Oktoberfest at 1:00pm. Please come early, grab a spot on Mass Avenue and enjoy a parade that is truly like no other. Over 30 bands from all over the United States and local community groups participate in the parade. The HONKers are an eclectic group of colorful, energizing, and outrageous talented musicians that are sure to delight all with their funky music and a strut in their step!

 

As in year's past, Oktoberfest features six stages of live entertainment by some of the most talented local and national performing artists around, including a main stage in the Super Crosswalk, a Club Passim stage, Church Street stage and HONK! Performers throughout the festival area. Alternative, Rock, Pop, Country or Folk, there is music to suit all tastes! 

 

While enjoying the day at Oktoberfest, be sure to stop by the Cambridge Common where Re/MAX Destiny provides hot air balloon rides that provide beautiful arial views of Cambridge and the festival. 

 

Is shopping your thing? Then there is no better place to be! Oktoberfest features over 200 stalls featuring unique crafts, clothing, vintage items, artwork and more. In addition, more than 50 international food vendors and three beer gardens will be on hand to quench your thirst and satisfy food cravings! 

 

Don't forget the kids! Make sure your young ones take a ride on the Thomas Train ride. Oktoberfest is a family friendly event with activities for kids of all ages. 

 

 

 

12:00  SuperVolcano www.supervolcanomusic.bandcamp.com 
1:00    HONK! Parade http://honkfest.org/

2:00    McAlister Drive http://www.mcalisterdrive.com

3:00    Skyler http://www.skylertunes.com/

4:00    Old Jack http://oldjackmusic.com/

5:00    Hungry March Band http://www.hungrymarchband.com/

 

12:00 Susan Cattaneo http://www.susancattaneo.com/

1:00    The Bynars http://thebynars.com/

2:00    Sarah Wallis http://www.sarahwallismusic.com/

3:00    Last October http://www.reverbnation.com/lastoctober

4:00    Miss Geo http://www.facebook.com/#!/missgeomusic

5:00    Self Proclaimed Rockstars http://www.sprband.com/

 

12:00 The Electric Heaters http://www.heatonsurf.com

1:00    Tall Heights http://www.tallheights.com

2:00    Chris O'Brien http://www.chrisobrienmusic.com

3:00    Lindsay Mac http://lindsaymac.com

4:00    Treat Her Right http://www.myspace.com/treatherrightband

5:00    Baby States http://www.facebook.com/babystates

 

 

2:15    Carnival Band

3:00    Young Fellaz Brass Band

3:45    Minor Mishap Marching Band

4:30    Environmental Encroachment

5:15    What Cheer? Brigade

 

2:15    Expandable Brass Band

3:00    Forward! & Milwaukee Molotov Marchers & Open Hand Orchestra

3:45    Dja-Rara

4:30    Brass Messengers

5:15    Springville All Star Marching Band

 

2:15    Detroit Party Marching Band

3:00    Extraordinary Rendition Band

3:45    Titanium Sporkestra

4:30    Rude Mechanical Orchestra

5:15    Seed & Feed Marching Abominable

Hot Air Ballon Ride Info, Cambridge Common

Cost:  $25 adult, $10 children (however, if someone pays less or more, that is fine)

Length:  5 minutes

Hours:  4pm – 6pm

 

 

 

American Flatbread

Cafe of India

Cascadian Farms

Charlie's Kitchen
Chevy

Fire + Ice

Friendly's

Grafton Street

Irving House

Larabar

Nantucket Nectars

Newbury Comics

Olivia's Organics

Polar Beverages

R.W. Knudsen

Re/MAX Destiny

Relay Rides

Renewal by Anderson

Sam Adams

Samsonite

Stella Artois

Stoneyfield Yogurt

The Red House

Weekly Dig

Yelp

Zip Car

 

Still looking for something to do after Oktoberfest? Come to Grendel's Den at 7pm for another raucous keg tapping, beer drinking songs, and lederhosen. Bavarian food and beer served on October 2^nd from 11:30am until closing. Brunch is served from 11:30am until 3pm. Seating is first come, first served, no reservations

89 Winthrop Street, 617-491-1050

From 12pm - 6pm, stop by OM's patio for some sausages and beer!  Kick back on their patio and watch the festivities.
http://www.omrestaurant.com
92 Winthrop Street, 617-576-2800

Come to Fire + Ice on Oktoberfest between 10am - 3pm for an unlimited brunch for only $12.95.  Please note this special is only available on October 2nd in the Harvard Square location.
http://www.fire-ice.com/cambridge-ma
50 Church Street, 617-547-9007