Do you think you’ve got what it takes to win the Oktoberfest Bratwurst Eating Contest? Want to try your hand at the Keg Rolling Contest or Stein Race? Then, head on over to one of the six participating local breweries to sign up for a team. Each brewery will select four team members to participate in each of the Oktoberfest contests – Keg Rolling, Stein Race, Dizzy Gnome, Bratwurst Eating and Alphorn Blowing. Teams will be selected by October 3rd.
Teams will receive extra points for costumes and a festival-wide costume contest will be held. So don your best Bavarian wear and represent even if you’re not on an official brewery team.
The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest, presented by the Asheville Downtown Association, is set for Saturday, October 9 from 12-6pm on Wall Street. Participating breweries include: Highland Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing, Green Man Brewery, Craggie Brewing and French Broad Brewing Company. Many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest, and will be on hand to discuss their beers.
Returning to entertain the crowd are The Stratton Mountain Boys, an “oompah” band known nationwide for their rollicking German and Polka style music. The band brings the harmonic sounds of alphorns, happy yodeling songs, shoe slapping dances, and lively spirited music to the stage.
Satisfy your craving for Oktoberfest cuisine with German staples like bratwurst, pretzels and traditional sides from Cucina 24, Jack of the Wood, The Market Place and Jubilee served with local favorite Lusty Monk Mustard.
With only 1,800 to sell and at only $25 per person, tickets are going fast. Visit ashevilledowntown.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
The Asheville Downtown Association is a membership organization committed to issues and advocacy, as well as events that stimulate economic prosperity in the Downtown central business district. Annual events include Downtown After 5, Oktoberfest, the Asheville Holiday Parade, and the State of Downtown. For more information, please visit www.AshevilleDowntown.org.
