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Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham

POSTED BY
Jody Mace


Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes, 427 West Main Street in Durham, on Saturday, September 7th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. They’ll be transforming their lawn into a massive biergarten!

It’s family friendly and there is no cover charge.

Details:

  • Mountain Top Polka Band will be leading everyone in song and dance. (Practice your chicken dance!)
  • Music from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Pretzels, sausages and more

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Bull McCabe’s

427 W Main St
Durham, NC 919.682.3061

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