Happening over Columbus Day Weekend; October 7th, 8th & 9th we will decorate the 23rd Street Armory fortress-like structure in West Center City to mimic an authentic Munich festival tent. The 16,000 square foot space will be decked out with Bavarian blue & white ceilings, authentic festival tables and benches imported from Germany, as well as a lofted stage area for musical acts, which will include the Alex Meixner Band, Brauhaus regulars The Heimatklange Band and Bavarski.
Traditional Oktoberfest food will be served and beer will be provided by the famous Hofbräuhaus. The weekend long festival will give guests the opportunity to celebrate at 1 of 3 separate 4 hour sessions (Friday and Saturday) or an all day session on Sunday each accommodating up to 1500 people. Tickets will be available in General Admission $45 as well as a VIP $65 options with the most authentic German dancing, food, entertainment, beer and more this new festival is sure to be as amazing as Munich!! (21 or older only) Guests will have a chance to win “A Trip to Germany” (Sponsored: Lufthansa) by purchasing $3 raffle tickets during each session. One hour before all 5 sessions conclude, a winner will be announced and given a pair of VIP ticket to come back at the final session on Sunday. On Sunday October 9th at 9:00pm the grand prizewinner will be drawn.
Weekend Details
Day One - October 7th, 2016
Kick off Columbus Day Weekend at our first available session! Starting at 7PM enjoy Philadelphia's most authentic Oktoberfest Festzelt! General Admission $45 includes: open seating on imported festival benches, "All You Can Eat" traditional Bavarian food concessions, first liter of beer, glass 1L mass stein to take home and entertainment by the German Hungarian Dancers as well as Accordian afficinado Alex Meixner! VIP $65 includes: all of the above plus VIP quick entrance, reserved seating by the band and dance floor, table service, and brotzeit (meat & cheese board) on table when you arrive.
Day Two - October 8th, 2016
So many options!! On Saturday choose between the afternoon session 1-5PM or the evening session 7-11PM. General Admission $45 includes: open seating on imported festival benches, "All You Can Eat" traditional Bavarian food concessions, first liter of beer, glass 1L mass stein to take home and entertainment by the German Hungarian Dancers as well as Die Heimatklange during the day and Alex Meixner at night! VIP $65 includes: all of the above plus VIP quick entrance, reserved seating by the band and dance floor, table service, and brotzeit (meat & cheese board) on table when you arrive.
Day Three - October 9th, 2016 12PM-10PM
Close out the holiday weekend by attending anytime during our all day session from 12PM til 10PM. General Admission $45 includes: open seating on imported festival benches, "All You Can Eat" traditional Bavarian food concessions, first liter of beer, glass 1L mass stein to take home and entertainment by the German Hungarian Dancers as well as Bavarski during the day and Die Heimatklange at night! VIP $65 includes: all of the above plus VIP quick entrance, reserved seating by the band and dance floor, table service, and brotzeit (meat & cheese board) on table when you arrive.
Entertainment Details
Alex Meixner, a 2007 Grammy nominee, is a musical chameleon. He has performed traditional ethnic music since he was 4 years old and has extensive experiences in a wide variety of musical genres (everything from classical to jazz to pop to world music from around the world!) His true passion lies in entertaining audiences.... he does this primarily with an international party mix of polka music. See a live show. Become a believer.
"Die Heimatklänge" Orchestra has been providing music to the German-American Community since 1955. Today’s band members Bill, Fred, Joe, John, Wayne, and Dino are the second generation in the musical tradition. With a true love of music of all varieties, Die Heimatklänge is at home in any venue. Their unique sound combines traditional waltzes and polkas, with some classic rock and roll and even a musical ballad or two. The band brings song and dance to German-American organizations and people up and down the east coast. In the Philadelphia area, having a good time with German music means “DieHeimatklänge!”
Bavarski featuring Eddie Biegaj, Ron Oswanski, & Chuck Pendrak. A new brand of polkas — stay tuned! What do you get when you mix when you mix one of the hottest jazz organists with one of the most versatile drummers around and an opera singer? New York City’s newest Polka Sensation- BAVARSKI! Of course, these aren’t just any musicians putting on lederhosen.
