Saturday, October 9
Start: 10:00 a.m.
End: 9:00 p.m.

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Download a printable version of this years flyer (2 flyers on one letter size paper)

Download a printable version of this years flyer (1 flyer on letter size paper)

Download a printable version of this years poster (11,8x17 inches)

     Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon will perform the traditional tapping of the Warsteiner keg, kicking off the 5th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest opening ceremonies at 12 noon, Saturday, October 9th, 2010 at Margaret T. Hance Park (1134N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004) in downtown Phoenix.  This year also marks the 200th Anniversary of the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, organized in celebration of the marriage of Bavarian King Ludwig I in 1810 as a "volksfest," which has continued to this day as a popular annual tradition.  In commemoration of this anniversary, a German couple (the bride is from Germany, and the groom is American of German descent) will be married across the street from the Phoenix Oktoberfest at Grace Lutheran Church and will lead a traditonal parade to the Oktoberfest event.

    The Phoenix Oktoberfest is very appreciative of the Henkel Corporation's ongoing sponsorship of this Germanic cultural event in the valley.  Stop by the Henkel booth to receive a free sample of the many wonderful consumer products on display.  The Henkel Corporation features the following well known consumer brands - Dial, Purex, Zout, Renuzit, got 2b, Right Guard, Soft & Dri, Dry Idea, Soft Scrub, Combat, Tone, Loctite and Lepage to name a few!

     In addition to several varieties of imported German beer, provided by Warsteiner, festival guests can enjoy traditional German fare, including bratwursts, frankfurters, and roast pig, sauerkraut, apple strudel, pretzels, and other specialties.

     The authenticity of the event is enhanced by the musical entertainment, flown in from Germany especially for this occasion: Echter Waldbuam, will will lead the crowd in the traditional Oktoberfest sing-a-longs throughout the afternoon and evening.

     This family-friendly event also includes a free Kinder Village featuring an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball pitching area and other inflatables, plus games, contests and other interactive kids' activities, free all day!

     Attendees can also compete for fun and prizes in a variety of contests, including a Polka Dance Contest; "Best Dressed" of Oktoberfest; Sauerkraut Cooking Contest; Warsteiner Beer Stein Holding, and Alphorn Blowing for kids & adults.  A feature raffle offers opportunities to win two roundtrip tickets to Europe, courtesty of Lufthansa and various other prizes.

     This Oktoberfest family event is truly Bavarian-style like the original in Munich-right down to details such as the long tables papered in Bavarian blue & white, where attendees can chat with neighbors, and make new friends while singing along with old-time drinking songs. 

     The event is easily Light Rail accessible, form the Roosevelt stop.  Admission is $5 for adults.  Kids under 12 are free.

The focus of the Old World Oktoberfest in the park is to celebrate the German heritage and culture with the traditional "Gemuetlichkeit" and entertainment with the Echten Wald Buam direct from Germany. Children can experience challenges from bouncing castles, crafts and other amusement in the Children's village. The choices in traditional German Food from the typical bratwurst and pig roast  with all the trimmings such as potato salad, sauerkraut, pretzels and the world famous apfelstrudel. To round out the typical Oktoberfest there will be "Warsteiner, the queen of beers" to quench your thirst.

The Alphorn blowing contest is an all-time favorite with musicians and those with the desire try out this unique instrument. Our raffle will give you the opportunity to win 2 free round trip tickets on Lufthansa airlines. The famous Polka contest will again award the best dance performance with prizes. The very popular Warsteiner bier stein holding competition for men and women is a great crowd please. The Henkel Corporation will exhibit products that are designed and marketed right here in the valley.

We invite sponsors to participate in this festival and use this opportunity to market their products and services to some 3000 potential new customers. Please go to the "sponsor link" for details.

More than 150 volunteers helped make last year's event a great success. If you would like to be involved, please klick the sponsor link for details.

The organizer of the "Old World" Phoenix Oktoberfest is the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, Inc. AC4GC, a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation founded in 2005 and representing people of Germanic roots, mostly from German speaking countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland. All proceeds from the event will be used to advance the plan to establish a Germanic Cultural Center of Heritage and Innovation which will showcase how Germanic people have influenced the American fabric of life.

Welcome to the 2010 Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest.

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A Word From the President
Just the word OKTOBERFEST evokes pictures of Germany with lots of family fun, bratwurst and—yes—beer!
Today we invite you to join in the activities, listening to the best oompah-pah music imported from Germany for the occasion and reveling in the traditions and culture of the Germanic people. This is as close as it gets to the real thing, on the meadow (“Wies’n”) with real German beer fresh from the keg (“O’zapft is”). Sit back, listen to the music and enjoy the typical food and libations from Germany.
Welcome to the PHOENIX OKTOBERFEST!

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