Rio Bravo Brewing Company holds Oktoberfest and anniversary event

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It may not be in Munich, but a local brewery put a spin on the popular German festival celebrating Bavarian culture, food, and beer this weekend.

The Albuquerque Oktoberfest was held at Rio Bravo Brewing Company on Second Street near I-40.

Organizers said the festival usually takes place the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta, not only offering fiesta-goers a taste of Germany but a taste of Albuquerque brews. The brewery’s kitchen also catered to the event, offering German favorites like bratwursts and pretzels.

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This weekend’s event wasn’t just about bringing the largest folk festival to Duke City.

“We’re having our Oktoberfest. It’s our 9th year being open, so we did kind of a collab with Oktoberfest and our anniversary. We’re making it a big celebration,” said Jennifer Baker with Rio Bravo Brewing.

This year’s Oktoberfest in Munich kicked off on September 21 and wrapped up on Sunday.

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