Vancouver's biggest Oktoberfest party will not return this year

It’s safe to say the Harvest Haus has been Vancouver’s largest and most lively Oktoberfest celebration since it kicked off its annual run four years ago.

The celebration of all things Bavarian has announced that they will be taking a hiatus for 2018, and returning in a different and much larger Harvest Home for the event.

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In order to get the new space ready for a “more immersive and exuberant festival full of surprises and familiarities,” Harvest Haus will be laying low for 2018.

But with 2019 comes a whole new party, organizers have already opened reservations for Harvest Haus 2019, so your custom stein won’t be collecting dust on the shelf for too long. Keep an eye on Harvest Haus’ social channels for updates.

Disappointing, yes, but don’t hang up your lederhosen just yet, there are plenty of other Oktoberfest events to attend in the area that will fill that pretzel-shaped hole in your heart.