Oktoberfest

Location: Iron Mike Conference Center

Kick off fall with an unforgettable celebration that has something for everyone! The with a scenic Volksmarch inviting walkers of all ages to enjoy fresh air, community spirit and the beauty of the season. The Volksmarch begins at noon and will have a beverage station halfway through the course!

Once you finish, the real part starts!  Enjoy the live sounds of an authentic German Polka Band, then keep the energy going as the DJ takes over with crowd-pleasing favorites throughout the day. Shop 'til you drop at the annual Fall Market where you will find a variety of vendors offering crafts, specialty items, gifts and much more.

Hungry?  Indulge in delicious German food favorites - from savory classics to treats that pair perfectly with a cold drink.   Don't miss the FREE meals provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation at 4 pm!  Visit the Beer Garden to relax with friends and enjoy a refreshing selection of beers in true Bavarian style. This family friendly event will have bounce houses, a climbing wall, and more!

Come dressed in your best traditional German attire and sign up for one of our games!. There is no shortage of entertainment, whether you are young or just young at heart. 

• Pretzel Snatching - Main Tent at 1 pm
  • Toss pretzels onto a stick or bite hanging pretzels with hands behind your back
  • Two groups:  Adults and Kids
• Trivia -  Main Tent 1:30 pm
  • Test your knowledge of Bavarian culture, beer, and festival history
• Hau den Lukas (Hammer Striking) - Games Tent at 2 pm
  • Hit a nail with a mallet to drive it into wood
• Keg Throwing - Games Tent at 3 pm
  • Throw a keg as far as possible
• Stein Holding - Main Tent at 4 pm
  • Hold a full beer stein straight out the longest before dropping.
  • 4 groups: Men, Women, Teens, Kids
• Pretzel Eating - Main Tent at 4:30 pm
  • Eat as many pretzels as possible in the set timeframe
• Fassrollen (Keg Rolling) - Games Tent at 5 pm
  • Push a beer barrel through a course, switching teammates half-way through.
• Stein Race - Games Tent at 5:30 pm
  • Carry trays with multiple full steins through an obstacle course without spilling

🎶Walk. Eat. Drink. Dance. Repeat 🥨

🍻 Prost to a day full of cheer!🍻

Open to the public.

For more information: +1 (910)907-2582

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