August 20, 2013 – Amador County, CA – Yes! Believe it or not, the Oktoberfest in Munich, or “October Festival” always begins in the middle of September and ends the first Sunday in October. That’s why Amador County will have its own authentic Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at the Italian Picnic Grounds from 1:00 – 7:00 pm. This exciting festival promises fun for the entire family, including live entertainment, contests, wiener dog races, music and dancing, and an authentic taste of Bavaria with Wolfgang’s soft pretzels, and of course, the mainstay of any Oktoberfest…German beer! So dust off your dirndl and lederhosen and come join the fun!
Jackson Oktoberfest was founded by Wolfgang’s Pretzels of Pioneer, California in 2012. Wolfgang wanted to share his German heritage with the community, while raising some money for local charities. This year, the event will be held at the Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Creek, which has been aptly dubbed “Oktoberfest Picnic Grounds” for the day. Proceeds will benefit A-Pal, the Interfaith Food Bank, and St. Katharine’s Men’s Club.
Beer aficionados will experience the taste of authentic German Oktoberfest beer without going across the pond. Delight in the flavors of Original Hofbrau Oktoberfest brew, along with several other Hofbrau beer selections. Wine, soft drinks and water will also be available.
Adding to the fun, will be a showcase of authentic oompah, polka, and waltzing music by the Gruber Family Band, and Bavarian Country Folklore dances performed by Alpentänzer-Schuhplattler. So put on your dancing shoes and brush up on your “Chicken Dance”!
And if you have never witnessed a “Wiener Dog” race, well, you’re in for a real treat, as Amador County Daschunds will be hosting this short-legged competition, sure to have crowds of cheering and participating dog owners and friends. If you are a daschund owner and wish your own short-legged friend to participate, contact Debbie Baker at work 209-267-0128 or cell 209-307-0011 or
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Of course the best of any Oktoberfest celebration is the hearty menu of delicious German foods. Menu items include Bratwurst Sauerkraut, smoked pork chops Sauerkraut, Wolfgang’s authentic Bavarian Soft Pretzels, apple strudel, and vanilla battered apple rings! Adding to the excitement are traditional contests with plenty of prizes. Try your hand at Keg Rolling, Yodeling, Bratwurst Throwing, or see how many mugs you can hold in one hand! There will also be a Bavarian Dress contest for men, women, and children, so don your lederhosen or dirndl, and join in the fun!
Oktoberfest hours are 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, September 21, 2013. Pre-sale tickets before September 15th are just $25 for a custom collector’s beer mug or wine glass with one drink, and entertainment. Youth ages 6 – 20 are $10 including a soda and entertainment. Children under 6 are free. VIP Dinner packages are available for $40 and include reserved seating, a custom collector’s beer mug or wine glass with one drink, your choice of pork chop or two bratwurst, sauerkraut pretzel dinner, and entertainment. A VIP table of 8 is just $300. Jackson Oktoberfest is hosted by Wolfgang’s Bavarian Pretzels. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. More information is available by at www.jacksonoktoberfest.com or by contacting
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