More than 15,000 Sydneysiders arrived at the Domain in their finest lederhosen and dirndls for a booze-soaked celebration of German culture.
The park in the city’s financial district was transformed into a Bavarian bacchanal for the annual Oktoberfest party on Saturday afternoon, with organizers expected to serve more than 100,000 pints.
Revelers bathed in the spring sunshine while washing down Bratwurst with authentic German beers, enjoying thrill rides, roving performers and dancing in a Berghain-inspired rave cave.
“It’s amazing, we’re having the best time with all our friends,” one Germanophile told 7News.
“The pretzels, the beers – everything has been amazing.”
The event, which has already toured other major cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, sold out with around 15,500 attendees.
However, some festival-goers clearly had too much fun.
Several were later seen protesting at security guards and police as they were being chased away from the venue.
“Police issued two court attendance notices and five infringement notices to excluded persons who did not leave licensed premises when asked to do so,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
“There were no people charged with drug-related crimes.”
More than 15,000 Sydneysiders arrived at the Domain in their finest lederhosen and dirndls for a booze-soaked celebration of German culture.
The park in the city’s financial district was transformed into a Bavarian bacchanal for the annual Oktoberfest party on Saturday afternoon, with organizers expected to serve more than 100,000 pints.
Revelers bathed in spring sunshine while washing down Bratwurst with authentic German beers, enjoying thrilling rides and roving performers, and dancing in a Berghain-inspired rave cave.
Partygoers dressed in traditional German dirndls to pay their respects to Bavarian culture.
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The carnival atmosphere attracted people of all ages and from all walks of life.
“It’s amazing, we’re having the best time with all our friends,” one Germanophile told 7News.
Two revelers share a joke with a security guard
Organizers are expected to serve more than 100,000 pints
A police officer gives marching orders to a reveler.
Others were simply there to have a good time…
…or to catch up with old friends
Many were happy to pose in front of the cameras.
These two clearly received the German memo.
While this pair was trying to jump the fence
Festival goer tried to lead security guard at German folk dance
While another was heading towards the exit
The event, which has already toured other major cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, sold out and was attended by around 15,500 people.
However, some attendees clearly had too much fun.
This individual was taken away by three police officers.
