Oktoberfest.

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The world's biggest and oldest Oktoberfest runs for more than two weeks every year from late September tc early October in Munich. Taking place annually since 1810, this beer festival and fair sees more than 6 million attendees.

Communities around the world have since initiated their own fall festivals that pay homage to Oktoberfest and celebrate food, fun, community, and (naturally) beer. As Alaska's local brewing industry has skyrocketed in the last few years, there's never a short supply of new, local, and unique brewed options for Alaskans to sample and love throughout the fall across the state.

On Saturday, October 6, the Great Alaska Beer Train is hitting the tracks. Relax and enjoy the beautiful Turnagain Arm while tasting an array of brews and bites from Glacier Brewhouse aboard the Great Alaska Beer Train. Departing from the Anchorage Historic Depot, the train delivers an Alaska-style Oktoberfest celebration filled with specialty brews and seasonal fare that fellow beer-lovers can enjoy together. alaskarailroad.com

At the Eagle River Brewfest on October 5, sample a variety of Alaska beers, including selections from Arkose Brewing, Broken Tooth Brewing, Denali Brewing, Double Shovel Cider, Glacier Brewhouse, Midnight Sun Brewing, Odd Man Rush, Resolution Brewing, and 49th State Brewing, all at the Eagle River Lions Club. Complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will also be served. Proceeds benefit the Eagle River Boys & Girls Club, anchorage.net

Last year at the Goldstream to HooDoo Half Marathon, just about 600 runners, walkers, and joggers signed up, making the HooDoo Half the largest half marathon in Interior Alaska. This year HooDoo Brewing Co. teamed up with the experts at Goldstream Sports to present the "hoppiest" footrace around on October...

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