Due to the popularity of the 2016 Windhoek Oktoberfest, Namibia Breweries and Events and More have decided to run this year’s festivities over a whole weekend from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October, 2017.
They promise a perfect combination of excellent Namibian Beer, great German food, games and activities and world-class entertainment. Friday night is for over 18’s only and on Saturday and Sunday you can bring your kids for a great family day out.
Traditional festivities
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival, celebrated annually in Munich, Germany. The first Oktoberfest was held in the the year 1810. Over the centuries it has grown to be one of the most important traditional festivities in Bavarian culture.
Here in South Africa Hillcrest Quarry in the Durbanville Winelands will host the Windhoek Oktoberfest Cape Town, brought to you by Namibian Breweries. The opening night on Friday 20 Octiber will be sold per table of 8. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October will be family days with extra activities available for the kids.
Fest Beer
The opening of the keg will take place on the Friday night. With the exclamation “O’zapft is!” (“It’s tapped!”), the first beer is handed to the mayor or representative of the city, who then declares the Windhoek Oktoberfest in Cape Town officially open. This is a special “Festbier” available which is brewed specially for the Oktoberfest by braumeister Christian Müller. This authentic German beer is brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot, the 1516 Bavarian Purity Law.
The Kirchdorfer band
They have been the official band in the Hacker-Festzelt at the Octoberfest in Munich since 1994, and they will fly in straight from there to perform at the Windhoek Oktoberfest in Cape Town
Schuhplattler dancers
Schuhplattler is a traditional style of folk dance. In this dance, the performers stomp, clap and strike the soles of their shoes (Schuhe), thighs and knees with their hands held flat (platt).
Traditional Food:
Hartlief, known for its comprehensive variety of meats will serve up traditional specialities. Look forward to traditional Eisbein, Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut und Senf and roast chicken.
Activities
Saturday and Sunday will also include performances by The Kirchdorfer band and Schuplatter Dancers, as well as two traditional bands playing contemporary German tunes. Typical to a traditional fair, there will also be lots of games including “Stamm-sägen” (Log-Sawing), “Bierstemmen” (Beer-Lifting), “Hau den Lukas” (High Striker), Nageln, Beer Pong and Catty shooting.
What: Windhoek Oktoberfest Cape Town, 2017
When: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 October, 2017
Where: Hillcrest Quarry, Durbanville Winelands
Tickets: http://bit.ly/WindhoekOktoberfestCapeTown-mobi (If you book at Computicket you stand a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Windhoek Oktoberfest 2018)
Info: 061 004 7410 and info@eventsandmore.co.za
Web: http://www.windhoekoktoberfest.com/the-festival
Social media: www.facebook.com/windhoekoktoberfest, Twitter: @WindhoekOktfest https://www.instagram.com/oktoberfest.ct/
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