More than 100 pounds of different wursts are ordered, and the German beers are selected. Andy's Corner Bar in Bogota is ready for its annual Oktoberfest celebration. It's the only specialty day I really enjoy myself," says Andy's owner George Gray, whose Oktoberfest is Saturday. "I see a lot of people that I haven't seen or I don't see very often. It seems that everybody tries to make it in for this.
It's Oktoberfest at the Central Terminal, and the German- American Musicians are in full swing. The 25-piece Blaskapelle (wind band) is playing "The Blue Danube Waltz." Whitehaired women are filing in, wearing dirndls, the traditional Bavarian dress you see in "The Sound of Music. It is amazing, in a way, that such a scene survives.
cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation and the City of Montgomery will host the fourth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11.
DAYTON -- Ken Kuntz is marking an upcoming community milestone in an unusual way. Today, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Dayton Art Institute's Oktoberfest, I gave my silver animals a bath and polished their hooves," the Kettering man responded when readers of the Dayton Daily News were asked to share special anecdotes about the popular fall festival.
The sixth annual Oktoberfest, Friends of Clay Center's fundraiser, returns from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Appalachian Power Park. In addition to enjoying food and brews, guests can also listen to live music from contemporary acoustic/electric trio Souvenir. Admission is $25 per person, which includes beer tastings and a commemorative Oktoberfest cup while supplies last.
Organizers have canceled Long Beach Oktoberfest 2011, which had been scheduled to begin today, amid a dispute regarding city fees for use of El Dorado Park East. Promoter Roy Hassett, who also organizes public events such as the annual Long Beach Lobster and Crawfish festivals, said the city was asking $54,000 to host the fair and carnival this weekend and next.
We can thank Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Bavaria for the Oktoberfest celebrations that take place this time of year. The first Oktoberfest was not really a festival at all, but the public celebration of their wedding," says Lucy Saunders, author of a Web site, Beercook.com, and five cookbooks, including "Grilling with Beer" (2006) and "Cooking with Beer" (1996).
Oktoberfest officially ended Sunday, but the traditional foods served during the celebration (sauerkraut, spaetzle, pork schnitzel and Polish sausage) are welcome dinner dishes for cooler evenings. I picked up some authentic recipes and preparation tips from Alec Schrader, executive chef at The Club at Flying Horse, during a recent cooking class.
Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around annual family reunions at Mountain Lake in Giles County, but I haven't been there in almost 25 years. So when a friend recommended that I review the vast food offerings at the lodge's Oktoberfest celebration, I couldn't wait to ascend the mountain and share the experience with my wife, who had never been there.
The Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation and the City of Montgomery are planning the 2011 Oktoberfest celebration for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11, in Montgomery. Organizers are seeking food vendors, artisans and crafters for the event. Vending space is $100 for both days. Trailers cost $175 for both days.
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