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Phoenix Oktoberfest 2009
Saturday, October 10
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 flyers on one letter size paper
Download a printable version of this years poster 11,8x17 inches
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Text from Poster
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.
Be “German for a Day” in the heart of Phoenix
Family festival features Traditional German Music, Food, Bavarian Beer, Games & Contests!
Be “German for a Day” in the heart of Phoenix, at the Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest to be held on Saturday October 10th from 10 am to 9 pm at Margaret T. Hance Park. (1134 N. Central Ave. Phoenix 85004). Admission $5 for adults. Kids under 12 free.
Join the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC) to celebrate Oktoberfest Bavarian-Style. You’ll feel like you are in Munich… long tables papered in Bavarian blue & white where you’ll meet your neighbors and make new friends as you sing along with old-time drinking songs and feast on sausage, kraut and authentic German beer!
Have fun getting involved in some games and contests… a Polka Dance Contest; “Best Dressed” Oktoberfest; Sauerkraut Cooking Contest; Beer Stein Holding, and Alphorn Blowing! Bring the kids! They’ll have fun trying to blow the Alphorn, and there are all sorts of fun kids activities in Kids Village… FREE Inflatables, German/English coloring books, Climbing Wall and more.
It’s a full day of non-stop entertainment, featuring the Guggenbach Baum band, direct from Gundelsheim Germany along with local musicians and dancers. And if you like the food, you’ll enjoy Bavarian Cooking Demonstrations from our very own Oktoberfest Chef Peter!
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest. It’s Wunderbar!
For information see www.phoenixoktoberfest.com or call (480) 947 PHXO (7490)
Plan to take Metro Light Rail to Phoenix Oktoberfest. Get off at Roosevelt, that’s just 2 blocks south of Margaret T. Hance Park!
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 and supporting local charities.
About Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures: The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, Inc. 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
Quick Facts
4th annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest
www.phoenixoktoberfest.com or 480 947 PHXO
Saturday October 10th – 10 am to 9 pm
Margaret T. Hance Park (on the deck tunnel)
Light Rail - Roosevelt stop
1134 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85004-1817
(Moreland Ave, West of Third Street)
Admission: $5 (FREE for children under 12)
Press Contact: Kathleen Toupkin FieldWorks Events & Marketing Inc.
Cell (602) 432 7272 Kathleen[ at ]FieldWorksEvents.com
Calling all Polka Bands!!! Phoenix “Old World” Oktoberfest seeking authentic bands to perform on Saturday October 10th
Festival features Traditional German Music, Food, Bavarian Beer and Fun Contests!
Calling all polka bands!!! The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC) are looking for authentic bands to perform at this year’s Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest, to be held at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on Saturday October 10th from 10 am to 10 pm.
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest is a traditional German “Volksfest” in the heart of Phoenix… Bavarian brews; mouth-watering sausages and kraut; and Bavarian bands playing lively tunes and leading sing-alongs of old time drinking songs. There’s a full day of entertainment – music and dance – featuring the Guggenbach Baum, direct from Gundelsheim Germany.
Phoenix Oktoberfest is all about family fun, with lots of games and contests throughout the day… Polka Dance Contest; “Best Dressed” Oktoberfest; Sauerkraut Cooking demonstrations and contest; Beer Stein Holding, and Alphorn Blowing!
AC4GC are looking for musical groups who can perform traditional Oktoberfest tunes. Entertainers will be selected not only for your musical abilities; we are also looking for groups that can reach out to our guests for a fun Oktoberfest experience!
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please contact Tim King at timking41@excite.com or call (480) 609 3978.
For more information about the Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest, please see www.phoenixoktoberfest.com.
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.
Press Contact: Kathleen Toupkin FieldWorks Events & Marketing Inc. cell (602) 432 7272 Kathleen[ at ]fieldworksevents.com
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“Southwest Sauerkraut Cookoff”
Bring your favorite recipe to the Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest on Saturday October 10
Who will be the 2009 Southwest Sauerkraut King or Queen?
The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC) is once again hosting the annual Southwest Sauerkraut Cookoff on Saturday October 10th at the annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest at Margaret T. Hance Park (1134 N. Central Ave. Phoenix 85004).
It’s a celebration of one of the most traditional German foods – known for it’s distinctive sour flavor and treasured of old for its long shelf-life. Over the years each region (and family) has developed their own interesting variations… adding fruits, spices, seeds, berries, wine, beer, and even champagne.
Enter your favorite sauerkraut recipe. Bring 1 quart, 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.
Judges will select the best based on Consistency, Acidity, Appearance / Appeal, and of course, Taste. Along with the bragging rights that come with being Sauerkraut King or Queen for a year, prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.
There is a $5 admission to the event and a $5 entry fee (donations to the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures). Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Christine Colley (480) 235-7134
About the Phoenix Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest:
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things German… featuring traditional German music, food, Bavarian beer, games & contests! Along with the Sauerkraut Contest, guests can compete in the Polka Dance Contest; “Best Dressed” Oktoberfest; Beer Stein Holding, and Alphorn Blowing!
And if you love to cook, you won’t want to miss Oktoberfest Chef Peter’s cooking demonstrations. He’ll show you some unique Bavarian recipes, using Sauerkraut as a base – how about Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake? Sauerkraut Cookies? He’s sure to surprise!
There’s fun for all ages, including FREE inflatable rides for the kids, a German/English coloring book and games & contests. Bring the whole family and come for the day!
For information see www.phoenixoktoberfest.com or call (480) 947 PHXO (7490).
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About Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC):
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. 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
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Press contact: Kathleen Toupkin, FieldWorks Events & Marketing Inc. Cell: (602) 432 7272 or email: kathleen[ at ]fieldworksevents.com
“Old World” Oktoberfest coming to Phoenix Saturday October 10th
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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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