Oktoberfest

Heidi adjusted the apron on her dirndl, side-eyeing Karl, who had refused to wear the lederhosen she’d bought when they were in the Alps last summer. It was a golden autumn day – leaves the color of burnt umber and russet brushed the clear blue sky. Karl gripped his beer boot and moved towards the tents serving festbiers from Weihenstephaner, Hofbräu, and Paulaner. They went to their local German club’s Oktoberfest celebration every year, but next year they’d have to go to Munich to experience it “for real.” Upbeat oompah music played from a nearby stage and revellers danced on a makeshift floor on the lawn. Since Karl hadn’t worn his lederhosen, Heidi thought she could perhaps guilt him into dancing a polka later. Heidi finished smoothing her skirt as Karl returned. Now with two boots in hand, he held one out to her and said, “I thought we’d start with Paulaner. Prost!”

Words by Erica Lange

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