Oktoberfest begins setting up on Preston Flag Market

Posted on - 10th October, 2017 - 3:17pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - City Centre, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Preston City Centre, Preston News, Things to Do in and around Preston, What's On in Preston

Oktoberfest taking shape in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall

Work has begun to set up for a large-scale beer hall in the centre of Preston.

The city’s Flag Market is being transformed into a Bavarian wonderland.

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Oktoberfest is taking over the space with a giant beer tent.

Oompah bands will ring out across the city centre while the steins are filled.

A large fence is being put up around the event as it is ticketed with the cheapest ticket starting at £11 for a Friday night standing ticket.

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Oktoberfest's are becoming increasingly popular across the UK Pic: Oktoberfest Birmingham — Oktoberfest’s are becoming increasingly popular across the UK Pic: Oktoberfest Birmingham

Saturday evening sessions are already sold out.

There’s three sessions running:

Friday 13 October from 6pm to 11pm
Saturday 14 October from 12noon to 5pm
Saturday 14 October from 6pm to 11pm

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