Bringing out diverse flavors at this year’s Oktoberfest

MANILA, Philippines — What’s the scenario during inuman (drinking) sessions at your favorite bar?

You’d be sure to see a motley collection of drinkers: whether it’s yuppies unwinding after work, college students partying away, the lovelorn drowning their sorrows in a bottle or two, artists enjoying the company of fellow creators — and of course, those enjoying drinks coupled with the classic Filipino favorite, karaoke.

The inuman goes differently depending on the culture and location as well. For instance, surfers in La Union relish drinks after riding waves, while young city kids sing along in gigs with beers in hand, and barkadas enjoy kwentuhan and pulutan in food parks.

It’s clear that though Filipinos are a diverse lot, with unique interests and passions in life, drinking is a pastime enjoyed by all. In a hospitable and fun-loving country such as the Philippines, the different demographics don’t matter once the inuman starts.

To celebrate all kinds of Pinoys, San Miguel brings different flavors to this year’s Oktoberfest. Instead of just one party, the festivities are set to happen in several locations in the country, bringing Filipinos an Oktoberfest experience catered to varied tastes in music, lifestyle, and entertainment.

This year’s San Miguel Oktoberfest theme is #DiverCity — a play on the words diverse and city.

San Miguel Beer recognizes the diverse ways Filipinos celebrate Oktoberfest. This year, they’re presenting more parties to choose from in different cities around the country — from concerts, EDM festivals, surfing events, mixed martial arts competitions, live band competitions, old-time OPM band performances, and pulutan festivals, wherein participating food park concessionaires will compete to create the best pulutan partnered with San Miguel Beer.

Filipinos can enjoy and choose from a diverse selection of San Miguel Beers like San Miguel Pale Pilsen, San Mig Light, Red Horse Beer, San Miguel Flavored Beer, San Miguel Super Dry, San Miguel Premium All-Malt Beer, Cerveza Negra, San Mig Zero, and for Visayas and Mindanao parties, Gold Eagle Beer.

Find out when Oktoberfest is coming to your city below! — Rappler.com

 

September 29-October 21*

Food Park Pulutan Battle (Pulutan Competition)

Venues: Hangout, Camarin, Caloocan

The Food Hive, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City

Open Kitchen, P. Tuazon, Cubao, Quezon City

Rooftop Hidden Vine, Lagro, Quezon City

The Yard Underground, Oranbo, Pasig

Borderline, Sta. Mesa, Manila

The Hub @ R20, Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City

The Sitio Food Park, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Hungry Yard, Tarlac City

Comos Food Park, San Fernando, Pampanga

The Yard, Angeles City, Pampanga

Thumbayan Food Park, Binan, Laguna

Kubyertos, Imus, Cavite

Fun Factory, Bacoor, Cavite

The Barn Food Park, Naga

El Amigo Estambayan, San Rafael, Iloilo

Tambayan sa Lacion, Consolacion, Cebu

BV Food Square, Tagbilaran, Bohol

Buendia Food by the Court, Buendia, Makati City

Burrrpp Food Park, Taytay, Rizal

*Local show bands present only during September 29 launch and October 21 awarding

 

October 20

Forza Underground (Mixed Martial Arts Battle)

Venue: Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig

Performers: Kjwan, Mayonnaise

 

October 21

Monster Radio Cebu Oktoberfest

Venue: Cebu Sky Water Park

 

Kapampangan Musikero Festival (GV Radio)

Venue: Crossing, Brgy. Agapito Del Rosario, Angeles City, Pampanga

 

October 27

Jack TV Pub Crawl Leg 2

Venue: Poblacion Makati: Alchemy, Filling Station, H&J Sports Bar, The Crew Room

 

October 27-29

La Union Surfing Break

Venue: San Juan, La Union

 

October 27-28

Jungle Circuit Party (Halloween Ball)

Venue: Red Rabbit, Makati

 

October 28

Thunderbird Poro Point

Venue: Thunderbird Events Place

Performers: Parokya Ni Edgar, Gracenote

 

October 28

Batangueno Musikero Festival (GV Radio)

Venue: Batangas City Stadium

 

November 8

Jack TV Pub Crawl Leg 3

Venue: San Juan, Greenhills  

November 10

Cable Car Clark

Venue: Cable Clark, Pampanga

Performer: Parokya Ni Edgar