At Junetoberfest, no need to wait for fall to enjoy German-style beer and brats

Durham Co-Op will host the 3rd Annual Junetoberfest Saturday, with live traditional German music, bratwurst and German-style beer.

Matt Novik, marketing manager at the Co-Op, said people should come to Junetoberfest because “it’s going to be awesome.

“It’s basically a traditional Oktoberfest in the middle of June. It’s a celebration of local breweries and local food,” he said. “The event itself features beer from five local breweries: Ponysaurus, Fullsteam Brewery, Durty Bull, Bull Durham Beer and Bull City.”

Tickets are $20 and can be bought at the door, provided they do not sell out.

A ticket comes with two tokens, which can be redeemed for one bratwurst or two beers. Tickets also come with a beerstein and all-you-can-eat snacks, such as pretzels and obatzda, a traditional Bavarian cheese dish.

As to why the event is in June and not October, Novik said, “Why not? We decided to spice it up a little bit.”

Junetoberfest runs 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Durham Co-Op, 1111 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham.

Info: durham.coop/junetoberfest

This story was originally published June 8, 2017 at 2:30 PM with the headline "At Junetoberfest, no need to wait for fall to enjoy German-style beer and brats."