2011 Midwest Alphorn Retreat Information
Ein Prosit
Traditional German Band
Marches, Polkas, Schottisches & Waltzes
Director, David King
Announcer, Rebecca Russcher
The world's most famous Beer Festival, the Oktoberfest in Munich, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.
More than six million people are expected to join the annual festival from September 18 through October 4, 2010.
So, dust off your lederhosen and dirndl to celebrate German food, tradition and the joy of life in Bavaria.
If traveling to Germany is not in your fall plans,
please consider celebrating with us at one of the Midwest events listed below!
People Fest
4-H Fairgrounds, South Bend, IN
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
White Lake Area Maritime Festival
Goodrich Park, Whitehall, MI
August Date To Be Announced
"OKTOBERFEST" at Bell's Brewery
Kalamazoo, MI
Saturday, September 10th, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
OKTOBERFEST at the Back Road Brewery
Corner of Lake and Tyler Streets
La Porte, IN
Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Alphorngruppe "Alpentraum" Only
Opening Ceremony
"OKTOBERFEST West Michigan" presented by the Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids
John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 5:15 pm
"OKTOBERFEST West Michigan" presented by the Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids
John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
To Be Announced
"OKTOBERFEST"
Saturday, October 8th, 2011, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
To Be Announced
Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a royal Bavarian wedding party. It has since become the largest secular celebration on earth, attracting millions of participants annually. Eating, drinking, and dancing feature prominently in the festivities. For many, however, the best part of Oktoberfest is the lively, colorful, and entertaining music performed by the Bavarian Oktoberfest oom-pah band. Consisting mainly of polkas, waltzes, and marches, it is the type of music that can be listened to and enjoyed all year long.
Ein Prosit - "A toast to you"!
Last updated 09/04/2011
Christine Griffith, webmaster
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