Having just moved here after a two year tour in Stuttgart Germany, we were homesick for Oktoberfest while all of our friends were posting their fest pics. We ventured out despite the rain and mit kinder for a night out. The fest tables, light fixtures and German band made us feel right at home. The food was typical fest fare you would find in Germany. My daughter loved the spaetzle and my husband the German potato salad. I finally was satisfied to find a REAL stinky authentic Pilsner!!!! I have been so disappointed with all the flavored local craft selections. A good true fresh beer well made is hard to find in the USA. We took home a growler of the Mecktoberfest because it was tasty as well along with a 6 pack of Captain Jack. The only things missing to complete the evening would be the half a chicken (another standard fest menu item) and the U-bahn to get us home. Thank you Old Mecklenberg Brewery for the German fix!