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Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with us!

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Note: This event has already passed.

USAG Italy and MWR are celebrating Oktoberfest this year and you're invited!

Two Days of Fun for Everyone!

  • Friday, October 4 from 6-11 p.m. (18:00-23:00)
  • Saturday, October 5 from 2-11 p.m. (14:00-23:00)

What to Expect:

  • A two-day event!
  • Traditional Oktoberfest food and drinks
  • Traditional Oktoberfest music
  • Competitions and prizes
  • A festival tent with tables you can reserve for both days!
  • VIP tents both days
    • Abundant Food platter (drinks not included)
    • Dedicated waiting staff

Please note:

  • All ages are invited!
  • Once you've paid the admission fee, you'll get plenty for free:
    • Activities for the kids (Saturday)
    • Bull rides (adult and youth)
    • Competition entry (except the stein hold)

What's Included with a VIP Tent?

  • Free entry to the event for eight (8) people
  • Private canopy with lighting, a table, and 2 benches
  • Waiter service
  • Food service delivered to your table
  • A VIP food platter with appetizers, main course, and dessert for all 8 people
    • Food platter includes:
      • Appetizers
        • Fried Wurstel
        • Pretzel
      • Main Course
        • 1/2 Stinco (Pork Knuckle)
        • 1/2 Chicken
        • Sauerkraut
        • Potato Salad
        • French Fries
      • Dessert
        • Apple Strudel
        • Ricotta Strudel

VIP Tent users, please note:

  • Wristbands can be picked up at the Arena prior to the event or at the entry kiosk the day of the event
  • VIP Tent bookings are only good for the day booked, not both days of the event 
  • You will want to remember your reservation name or number
  • When you arrive on the day of, check in with the MWR staff at the VIP tent podium to receive your designated spot for the day
  • Your VIP tent reservation DOES NOT INCLUDE:
    • Beer or cocktails
    • Drinks or soft drinks

Fest Tent Table Reservations:

There will be a large, covered festival tent for the event with tables inside you can reserve. The table itself will be yours for the night but you will want to ensure you buy your own food and drinks!

Includes:

  • Free entry to the event for eight people
  • Table and two benches inside of the Fest Tent

Does Not Include:

  • Food
  • Beer or cocktails
  • Drinks or soft drinks
  • Waiter service
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A La Carte Menu for the Community:

  • 1/2 Stinco (pork knuckle)
  • 1/2 Chicken
  • Rolled Salamella
  • Bratwurst
  • Weisswurst (white sausage)
  • Potato Salad
  • French Fries
  • Sauerkraut
  • Dessert
    • Apple funnel cake (frittelle di mele)
    • Apple strudel
    • Ricotta strudel
    • Chocolate cake (sacher)
    • Cheesecake
  • Festive Beers
  • Spirits (from the Arena)
  • Pretzels (from the BOSS Program)

Entertainment Includes:

  • Keg Toss (Friday only)
  • Stein Hold (with prizes)
  • Lederhosen / Dirndl Contest (with prizes)
  • Adult bull riding
  • Children bull riding
  • Live Traditional Music
  • Kids Crafts and Activities

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Don't miss out on the fun!

Cost

General Admission:

  • Pre-Registration:
    • One Day Ticket = $5.00 per person (ages 13 and under free)
    • Two Day Ticket = $7.00 per person (ages 13 and under free)
  • Event Day Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 13 and under free)
  • Free Admission if you wear Lederhosen or Drindl

VIP Tents: $350.00 (split between 8 people per VIP tent)

Reserved Table in Fest Tent: $100.00

Food prices vary and will be posted at the event.

Registration Information

What is Pre-Registration:

  • Admission Fee / Wrist Bands
  • Beer Steins
  • Fest Tent Tables

Pre-registration begins: September 9 at the Arena Bowling Center bowling desk

Guest Pre-Registration:

  • DOD ID card holders (US & Italian) may request up to five (5) non-DoD ID card holders/guests per day of the event.
  • To pre-register, visit the pre-registration page
  • Pre-Registration Begins: 02 SEPT 2024
  • Pre-Registration Ends: 27 SEPT 2024
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