Oktoberfest 2016

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Home / Special Events - Oktoberfest 2016

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Oktoberfest 2016 flyer.

The 2nd annual Oktoberfest is scheduled for October 1, 2016, from 11am to 10pm, with rides operating until 9:30pm. It will be sponsored by Star 102.5 and Sam Adams. 21+ and older only. Valid photo ID required for admission.

• 5 stages of musical entertainment.
• 13 acts throughout the day.
• "Last Call" fireworks at 9:30pm.
• $15 admission which includes a 16oz Sam Adam's Octoberfest beer.
• Free admission to Season Pass holders (no beer included).
• Free parking.
• Tickets available on the website starting August 22, or sold at the park on the day of the event.
• Adventureland Inn special: $89 room rate with 2 passes and 2 "Recovery Brunch" buffets at Spectators Sports Bar and Grill for the morning of 10/2/16.
• $20 Belgium Feast
• $200 VIP package that includes: admission to Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest refill mug, Souvenir Frozen refill Yard with Lanyard, Oktoberfest T-Shirt, Belgium Feast meal, VIP Wristband for exclusive area access and 4 complimentary drink coupons for any drink venue throughout the park. Complimentary Sam Adam's Octoberfest and Sam Adam's Cider on draft, Complimentary assorted import and domestic cans, Complimentary bottled water, Complimentary fountain drinks, Complimentary assorted snacks throughout the day - ranging from light to heavy food service, Reserved restrooms for the venue

Bars

Over 70 beers on top, domestic and import cans, and specialty cocktails.

Contests

1. Angry apple bobbing.
2. Bavarian costume contest with prizes.
3. Stein hoisting contests.

Entertainment

13 bands performing on 5 stages:

1. Brian Congdon
2. Bruze Day
3. BS & Liars
4. Cowboy Randy Erwin
5. Dad V
6. Damon Dotson
7. Decoy
8. Dusty Baird
9. The Nadas
10. Party Party - karaoke band
11. Pianopalooza featuring Tony Bohnenkamp, Jerry Lorenson and Friends
12. The Pork Tornados
13. The Spazmatics

Food

Over 25 food vendors and 7 food trucks, plus limited-capacity Bavarian Feast ($20 meal).

Park Food

• Frocen Mix-It-Up drinks.
• Ice cream.

Food Vendors

To be announced.

Games

Pay to Play

To be announced.

Free to Play

To be announced.

Rides Operating

1. Balloon Race
2. Der Flinger
3. Falling Star
4. Galleon
5. G-Force
6. Giant Sky Wheel
7. Lady Luck
8. Lighthouse
9. Monster
10. Scrambler
11. Space Shot
12. Storm Chaser
13. Tea Cups
14. Tilt-A-Whirl
15. Town Square Carousel
16. Tornado

Shops

To be announced.

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