The city’s latest beer festival is inspired by a Munich folk tradition of oompah bands and seeing in spring
A new beer festival is to arrive in Cambridge on 26 April. “Frühlingsfest translates to spring festival,” explains event promoter Tom Martinez. “It has been celebrated in Munich since 1964 and, historically, marks the beginning of the planting season for farmers, while the rest of the community joins in to celebrate the end of winter.”
The marquee-based event will transform Jesus Green into a Bavarian wunderland, offering Munich-brewed bier, bratwurst and pretzels. Oompah bands will entertain the revellers, with prizes for fancy dress. “All of the German classics will be sung, from Ein Prosit to Hände zum Himmel,” says Tom. “But the song the crowd love most is Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, that’s always a goosebumps moment for everyone in the big top!”
For tickets (over 18s only) visit oktoberfests.uk/tickets
