1st Annual Kitsap Oktoberfest Supports Central Kitsap Food Bank September 25, 2010

Coral Levang
Though you may not be in Germany to experience an authentic celebration of Oktoberfest, you can attend the Kitsap Oktoberfest and have some fun with whole family and community!

The 1st Annual Kitsap Oktoberfest is being held to benefit the Central Kitsap Food Bank, which has supported the Central Kitsap community since 1989.

The details

When: Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Kitsap Mall North Parking Lot (across from Kohls)
What: Food, music, carnival, fun, and beer!
Why: To support and benefit Central Kitsap Food Bank
Admission & parking: FREE! Bring a canned good or boxed food donation.
Sponsored by: Kitsap Mall, SYSCO Food Services, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Peninsula Convention and Visitors' Bureau, and more!

There will be activities for everyone to enjoy-beer stein races, bratwurst eating contests, and a "best dressed o'fest" awards. For the kids, there will be a carnival with a bouncy house, clowns, magicians, and more!

The music

Local bands will provide music all day starting when the event opens, and playing until 9:00 p.m. For a complete schedule of times, visit the Kitsap Oktoberfest website. You'll be able to listen, sing along with, and dance to:

Safari (Folk Rock/Indie/Acoustic)
Handlebar Mustangs (Alternative/Indie/Rock)
Maurice the Fish (1960s to present day covers)
Lutes & Liars (Acoustic/Folk Rock/Alternative)
Chyeah Chyeah (Psychedelic/Pop/Indie
Tumbledown (Rock/Country/Americana)
Hometown Band(Community Band) - This is your time to learn the Chicken Dance!!
Hale May (Americana)

The breweries

An Oktoberfest celebration would not be complete without beer!

Many of the local Kitsap County breweries, and wine and cider makers will be participating in this year's premiere event-Silver City Brewery, Hale's Ales, Hood Canal Brewery, Port Townsend Brewery, Grove Street Brewhouse, Der Blokken Brewery, ValHoll Brewing, Wildfire Cider, and Hoodsport Winery.

So, put on a pair of your favorite lederhosen, bring your family down, and spend some time enjoying good food, great brews, and lots of fun, as we support our community at the 1st Annual Kitsap Oktoberfest!

You vill haf a WUNDERBAR time!

For more information on the event, visit the Kitsap Oktoberfest website. Or for information on becoming an event sponsor, vendor or performing artist, contact: dudes@kitspaoktoberfest.com

Published by Coral Levang

Coral Levang is a trainer, coach, speaker and writer whose mission in life is to inspire others to see beyond the challenges they face in their lives, both personally and professionally. She candidly shares...  View profile

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  • Michele Starkey9/6/2010

    Sehr Gut! cheers

  • Pauline Dolinski9/6/2010

    Food banks are a great charity.

  • Robert Lee Alford9/6/2010

    I can't remember why I love this holiday so much, Oh yeah the booze!

  • Delicia Powers9/6/2010

    Very nice, thanks Coral!

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