Article and Photos by Charlie McKee
While it did not quite have the turnout of the more than 200-year-old, world-famous Oktoberfest of Munich, Germany, Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery's"Oktoaderfest" Street Party made Saturday afternoon in downtown Silver City, New Mexico, a lot more fun. The October day featured spectacular weather, and the Oktoaderfest drew a mellow crowd, hoisting their Little Toad blue beer steins in celebration of the day.
Oktoaderfest 2014
Oktoaderfest 2014
In their fetching Tyrolean garb, Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery co-owner Theresa Dahl-Bredine Crosley (right) and Heather Castello (left) welcome celebrants to the tavern's Oktoaderfest Street Party.
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Oktoaderfest 2014
In the tradition on a gorgeous October day, the crowd socializes, partakes of German-style food and drink, and listens to a few tunes.
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Oktoaderfest 2014
The Toad's staff prepares German-style treats for the party goers.
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Oktoaderfest 2014
Soulshine's musicians, Ray Johnson (left on guitar) and Rico Smith (right on percussion), entertain the Oktoaderfest enthusiasts.
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