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Phoenix Oktoberfest 2008
Saturday, October 11
Start: 10:00 a.m.
End: 10:00 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 flyers on one letter size paper
Download a printable version of this years poster 11,8x17 inches
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Margaret T. Hance Park
(East of Phoenix Central Library
between Central Ave. & 2nd St.)
• Authentic Oktoberfest
• German Food
• Bavarian Beer Garden
• Bands
• Dancing
• Contests
• Fun for all Ages!
• FREE inflatable rides
• FREE Kids Activities
For more information
call 480-947-PHXO (7490)
Admission: $5 under 12 free.
“Old World” Oktoberfest coming to Phoenix Saturday October 11th
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“Old World” Oktoberfest coming to Phoenix Saturday October 11th
Traditional German Food & Music, Bavarian Beer and Fun Contests!
Dance in the Polka competition. See how long you can hold up a full Beer Stein. Test your skill at blowing an Alphorn (like the ones you see in the Ricola TV ads!) Compete in the Sauerkraut Cookoff. These are just a few of the fun things to do at this year’s Phoenix “Old World” Oktoberfest, to be held at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on Saturday October 11th from 10 am to 10 pm.
Wear your Lederhosen or Dirndl (we’ll have a Best Costume Competition) and join us for this great Bavarian Festival… a traditional German “Volksfest” in the heart of Phoenix. It’s a giant Bier Garten with buxom beer maidens serving Warsteiner’s Bavarian brews; with mouth-watering sausages and kraut; and Bavarian bands playing lively tunes and leading sing-alongs of old time drinking songs.
Back again this year to entertain us is the Guggenbach Trio, direct from Gundelsheim Germany, who will entertain us with the tenor horn, keyboard and accordion. They also play the all-time favorite Alphorn and will challenge our guests to try to play this unique alpine musical instrument. Other entertainers include the Arizona Funken (children’s) Dance Group and the Arizona Accordion Club
Oktoberfest will officially begin at noon with a ceremonial procession, the tapping of the ceremonial keg (flown in from Germany for the occasion) and a formal announcement by city leaders calling out “O Zapft is” (It’s tapped!) There will be Sauerkraut Cooking Demonstrations in our cooking area at 1, 2:20, 3:40, 5, 6:20, and 7 pm. Be sure to come early or stay late to watch our professional chef as he demonstrates some unique Bavarian recipes! And, at 4 pm there will be a very special contest – the first ever Sauerkraut Cookoff – pitting chefs and German cooks from all over the valley against one another to see who makes the best Sauerkraut!
Kinder Village will offer the younger ones hours of fun playing on the FREE inflatables and there will be fun activities for all ages including a rock climbing wall, balloon castle to build and an educational flag painting activity. Come for the day and bring the family!
Phoenix Oktoberfest. It’s Wunderbar!
For more information please see www.phoenixoktoberfest.com; email Oktoberfest@ac4gc.org; or call (480) 947 PHXO (7490)
Phoenix Oktoberfest is produced by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures to reach out to the German community and introduce others to German culture and traditions, while raising funds to build a Germanic Cultural Center.
Photos available upon request.
Press Contact: Kathleen Toupkin FieldWorks Events & Marketing Inc. (480) 609 3978
Sauerkraut Cook-Off
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Saturday October 11, 2008 at Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest
Do you have the best sauerkraut recipe in town? Enter yours in the second annual Sauerkraut Cookoff, part of the Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest to be held at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on Saturday October 11th.
The 2007 winners were:
1) Dora Thomas "Mother's Kraut
2) Linda Shapin "Szegedinger Sauerkraut"
3) Barbara Hermans "Sauerkraut with Champagne and Pineapple"
If you think you have a winning sauerkraut recipe, bring 1 quart of your best sauerkraut, pre-made. Warm sauerkraut may be brought in a crock pot. We will provide electricity to keep it warm. Arrival and set up time is 2 pm. Judging will be at 4.
Our judges will select the winners based on four criteria:
1. Consistency
2. Acidity
3. Appearance / Appeal
4. Taste
There is a $5 admission to the event and a $5 entry fee for the Sauerkraut Cook-off (donations to the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures). Along with bragging rights, prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register, please contact Christine Colley (480) 235-7134
There will be Sauerkraut Cooking Demonstrations in our cooking area at 1, 2:20, 3:40, 5, 6:20, and 7 pm. Be sure to come early or stay late to watch our professional chef as he demonstrates some unique Bavarian recipes!
About Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC):
AC4GC is a not for profit 501 (C) 3 organization dedicated to establish a place for people of Germanic background to share their traditions and celebrations with their fellow Americans. www.ac4gc.org
About the Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest:
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest is produced by the AC4GC to reach out to the German community and introduce others to German culture and traditions, while raising funds to build a Germanic Cultural Center. Join us for a traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest, with authentic polka bands, German food & beverages, games and contests. Bring the family – kids love our Kinder Village activities! For information see www.phoenixoktoberfest.com or call (480) 947 PHXO (7490).
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Press contact: Kathleen Toupkin, FieldWorks Events & Marketing Inc. (480) 609 3978
$200 prize for students in AC4GC Essay Contest
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$200 prize for students in AC4GC Essay Contest
Prize to be presented at Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest Oct 11, 2008
The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC) is inviting high school students who are interested in the German culture to participate in an Essay Contest. The winners will receive a $200 cash scholarship and the teacher or adviser will receive a $50 book store gift certificate for classroom resources. Runners up will receive a gift from AC4GC.
Prizes will be award to the winners in two divisions: Grade 9-10; 11-12
Essays are 500 words or less, written in English. Essay topics are either:
• What do you think is the most influential contribution made by German-Americans in the past 400 years?
• Why study German?
Only electronic submissions will be accepted, to jerry.wood@ac4gc.org. The entry must include the author’s name, grade level, school name and school address on a cover sheet for the essay.
Winners will be determined by a panel of judges selected by board members of AC4GC. Entries will be judged based on their content, style, and grammar. Successful entries will follow the guidelines, show the student has done research on his/her topic, include the author’s own opinions and demonstrate superb critical and creative thinking
For more information contact Jerry Wood – jerry.wood@ac4gc.org.
About Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC):
AC4GC is a not for profit 501 (C) 3 organization dedicated to establish a place for people of Germanic background to share their traditions and celebrations with their fellow Americans.
www.ac4gc.org
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest is produced by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures to reach out to the German community and introduce others to German culture and traditions, while raising funds to build a Germanic Cultural Center. This year’s event will be on October 11th at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix from 10 am to 10 pm.
For information see www.phoenixoktoberfest.com, email Oktoberfest@ac4gc.org or call (480) 947 PHXO (7490)
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Press contact: Kathleen Toupkin, FieldWorks Events & Marketing Inc. (480) 609 3978
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