So you couldn’t make it to Munich this year? Come raise a glass with us in honor of Prince Ludwig & Princess Therese as we celebrate the 182nd Oktoberfest with a Bavarian-themed beer dinner at Melt Bar & Grilled – Cleveland Hts . The dinner will feature Bavarian-themed fare paired with beer from the highly acclaimed Tuesday, September 22nd at the Cleveland Heights Melt location – 6:30pm 5 course dinner pared with many of authentically German Ayinger Beers The cost is $55 per person which includes all beers and food pairings listed below plus our special Ayinger Swag Raffle happening at the end of the dinner. Each ticket holder will be entered into a raffle to win a ton of cool Ayinger stuff! Plus, each guest will receive an authentic Ayinger gift as a souvenir from the event. Seating is limited for this exciting and flavorful event. Vegetarian and Vegan substitutions will be available upon request. Reception: Oktober Fest-Marzen 1st Course: Brauweisse weisswurst, sweet bavarian mustard, pickled radish, cornichons, soft pretzel 2nd Course: Weizenbock frisee, poached beet, toasted pumpernickel, buttermilk blue, apple cider vinaigrette 3rd Course: Jahrhundert Bier wiener schnitzel, anchovy aioli, sixty minute egg, caper berry, herb salad 4th Course: Altbairisch Dunkel sauerbraten, potato latke, spiced apple, red cabbage puree, golden raisin 5th Course: Celebrator

Trachten This is the traditional Bavarian costume that has inspired a real and typical style, a type of clothing line called Landhausmode, inspired by the clothing of the peasants, farmers and country people. The quality of the fabrics and the decoration symbolised the social status of those who wore it. Today, there are those who still wear this clothing even for weddings. See below a description of both versions, for the men, which included the classic shirt and Lederhosen – the leather shorts, and for the women, the inevitable Dirndl. Il Dirndl The Dirndl came about in the XIX century as the uniform of the Austrian servants. In 1870 however it came to be admired and was even worn by the bourgeoisie, becoming a highly fashionable outfit. Today there are in fact cheap and other more expensive versions. The upper part is made up of a blouse and bodice, and the bottom a skirt and apron. Traditionally, only natural colours were originally available in the nineteenth century, the spring and summer version, made of lighter fabrics and with short sleeves, have pastel and light colours, while the autumn and winter versions are long-sleeved with heavier fabrics, also characterised by their dark colours. With artificial colouring, Dirndl with bright vibrant colours are also available on the market. When you see a woman wearing a Dirndl, pay attention… you can tell her relationship status; if the apron has the knot on the left side, this means that the woman who is wearing it is single, but if the knot is on the right side, forget it…she’s with someone. 1. Wig: If you wish to be very “topical” for the Oktoberfest and you want more than your normal hair, why not wear a wig? Here, it can only be blond, with long braids. 2. The Dirndl Blouse: Obviously one piece you cannot go without, is the upper piece of the traditional costume and it can be found in all styles, from the more classic and with a high cut and more formal, to those that are sexier and outrageous. 3. The Dirndl Bodice: Like all bodices it will tighten your waste and will give you a more attractive and elegant figure. Many patterns are incorporated into the blouse. Buy Your Dirndl Now 4. The Dirndl skirt and apron: together with the top part, skirt and apron complement the traditional outfit. The traditional Dirndl reaches the ankles, but can now be found in hundreds of varieties! 5. Stockings: They are usually white in colour, like short stockings, and most include a bow that connects to the Dirndl. 6. Shoes: If you intend wearing a Dirndl during the Oktoberfest, make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Nothing is certainly sexier than a pair of shoes with a heel, but the Oktoberfest is a festival, in a huge place, and with hundreds of thousands of people … comfort is essential. 7. The Trachtenhut: The classic alpine felt hat. The model has its origin in the Tyrolean Alpine region. Usually it has a band wrapped around the base and is adorned with chamois hair, the iconic Gamsbart, taken from the bottom part of the animal’s neck. The Gamsbart is substantially a hunting trophy and therefore the greater the length, the greater the skill of the hunter that wears it. Tractenhut lovers have collections of pins to attach to their hats. Copies are also available on the market with the original shape but made of fake felt at a lower cost. Buy Your Lederhosen Now 8. Jacket: not just any shirt can be worn with the lederhosen. A classical and traditional shirt can be of uniform white colour or with a coloured chequered motif. With some costumes the shirt is sold directly with the lederhosen. 9. Lederhosen: They are the classic and traditional Bavarian shorts, a “must” during the Oktoberfest, not to be confused with its cousin, the bundhosen, which is longer. The shorts are particularly sturdy in goat leather (or calf) incorporating the standard braces (Hosenträger). In the more expensive versions, the leather used can also be deer or chamois. In the XV century they were worn as a work garment mainly in Germany, Austria, Trentino-Alto Adige and Switzerland. There are three versions of the Lederhosen: the kurze Lederhose, worn mainly by children, it is different to the others in that the shorts end above the knee; thr Kniebundlederhose , the most popular model that instead end below the knee the lange Lederhose end at the ankle. The Messertasche, a pocket found on the right leg, is used as a knife holster. The traditional colour of Lederhose is clearly that of the leathers of which it is made and thus either brown or black. Today, however, they are also made in other colours with leather tanning, without however departing from the natural colours and tones, such as for example grey and green, especially in darker tones. 10. Stockings: The traditional Bavarian stockings that cover the whole calf, made of thick wool and often with a bow. 11. Haferlschuhe: The traditional shoes worn with the lederhosen are called Haferlschuhe, originally made as a work shoe in the Alpine region, and which today have become a true classic, also due to their sturdiness and stability, provided by the reinforced toe and studded sole. In Bavaria they are also known as Bundschuh, while in Austria, they are called Schützenschuh. Legend has it that in 1803 the shoemaker Franz Schratt, created the Haferlschuhe inspired by a goats hoof. In all probability the origin is however, even more ancient.

Cuisines: German, American Hours of Operation: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm Cross Street: Juno St. & Ingram St. Dress Code: Casual Dress Price Range: $30 and under Payment Options Discover, MasterCard, Visa Phone Number: (718) 544-2400 Website: Entertainment: Live music on Friday nights. Public Transit: By Subway/Bus Option 1: Take E/F/V/G/R to 71st/Continental Avenue station. Then either (a) take a short cab ride - there is a cab stand at the southwest intersection of Continental Ave. & Queens Blvd., or (b) take the Q23 Bus to 69th Ave. & Ingram St. Walk northwest 2 blocks up Ingram St. and make a left onto Yellowstone. Executive Chef: Mark Gallagher Private Party Facilities: In addition to our wonderful Bavarian fare, Manor Oktoberfest of Forest Hills is home to a fabulous buffet-style private party room which holds up to 60 guests. The ambience is extraordinary. In daylight you’ll find yourself embracing the room's natural lighting and in the evening you'll enjoy fireside elegance. Consider Manor Oktoberfest of Forest Hills for your next personal or professional function and you find yourself very satisfied with your experience.

Longwood LUau!! Part 2: October 23 Time for the booths, Color Wars, Dr. Jordan's Ghost Stories, and...back for round two... The Feenies!! Part 1: October 2-3 Oktoberfest Schedule September 27 Dr. Jordan's Bonfire 9:30 pm on Iler Field Rain location: Jarman Auditorium There will be food and refreshments Dr. Jordan will be giving the story/history of Oktoberfest weekend and the traditions that take place at Longwood University ​Spirit Days: Monday 9/28: Longwood Spirit Day Tuesday 9/29: Tacky Tourist Day Wednesday 9/30: Oktoberfest Shirt Day Thursday 10/1: Class Color Day (Seniors and Sophomores wear red, Freshman and Juniors wear green) Friday 10/2: Whiteout (get ready for Color Wars!) ​October 1 Alzheimer's Walk 5 pm at Lankaster Mall ​October 2 Color Wars at 4 pm on Iler Field Wear all white and get ready to throw paint! Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech, Language and Hearing Services Open House 4 - 6 pm at 315 W. Third St. Room 112 Battle of the Bands 5 pm at Lankford Mall ​October 3 Oktoberfest! Parade at 12:00 pm on Stubbs Lawn! Band List: Oktoberfest Line-Up 12:00-12:20 Parade, Spirit Leader, and Klown Dance Lancer Stage (Small Stage) 12:20-2:15 Student Entertainment Longwood Stage (Large Stage) 2:20-3:15 Feenies Lancer Stage 3:15-4:15 Dave Matthew's Tribute Band ​Longwood Stage 4:30-5:30 Charlie Worsham Longwood Stage 5:45-6:30 Post Malone Longwood Stage

Yuengling Oktoberfest Coming This Fall Pottsville, PA, August 2011 – D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of Yuengling Oktoberfest Beer to the marketplace this fall. Yuengling Oktoberfest Beer will be the featured product at an authentic Oktoberfest celebration that will be held later this year on the site of the new ArtsQuest Center at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. This event is scheduled for the first 2 weekends in October; running September 29 thru October 2 and October 6 thru October 9. The event will be an authentic German Oktoberfest with a special Pennsylvania flair. Highlighting the event is the 130-foot by 260-foot Yuengling Festhalle tent, featuring waitresses dressed in dirndl outfits, Bavarian-style food, German and polka music, and Yuengling Oktoberfest Beer. “We are excited to be working with ArtQuest for the launch of our new Oktoberfest product at the inaugural Oktoberfest event. We are confident that this authentic German event will prove to be a great atmosphere to introduce this brew, which is a tribute to Yuengling’s German heritage” commented Lou Romano, Marketing Manager. Copper in color, this medium bodied beer is the perfect blend of roasted malts just the right amount of hops to capture a true representation of the style. Yuengling fans that can not make it to the Oktoberfest event can enjoy the product at their local taverns, as Yuengling Oktoberfest will be available in ¼ and ½ Barrels to wholesalers in all markets beginning in late August.

Section: Price: Wednesday Price: Thursday Price: Friday Price: Saturday Price: Sunday (only one beer) £ 34 £ 36.5 £ 39 £ 40 £ 28.5 VIP £ 50 £ 55 £ 56 £ 42 Select the section you want to sit in, we fill the places from the front, so first booked, first seated up front. If you need more seats later please remember to book in the same name, so that we can place you together. If you like your own Lederhosen/Dirndl look under our Lederhosen shop. Choose from the following: Offer £34 Wednesday and Thursday £36.5. Friday £39 and Saturday £40. Sunday less one beer £28.5 Seat reservation (together) Snacks 2 x 1.5 pints of beer or 1 bottle of white/red wine (+£3) 1 German Schnitzel with special Bavarian Fries Dessert Surprise (specially adapted to the Oktoberfest) VIP seats Wednesday/Thursday £50, Friday £55 and Saturday £56. Sunday with 1 beer less £42. VIP-seat reservation is valid till 20:00 all days. 1 glass of Schlumberger Sekt "Champagne like product" from Austria Seat Reservation (seats together, special VIP rest area) Snacks 2 x 1.5 pints of beer or 1 bottle of white/red wine (+£3) 1 VIP main course Dessert Surprise (specially adapted to the Oktoberfest) Seat reservation and the first Beer £13.5 all days except Friday £18.5 and Saturday £19.5 (good seats in section C, one stein 1.5 pint German Oktoberfest beer 5.0% and entrance fee) IMPORTANT: Booked seats must be taken before 18:30 Thursday and Friday and before 16:00 on Saturday. If you want to come later and be sure of your seats book one of our VIP-packages there you have the reservation until 20:00 all days. In addition a small admin. fee of £2.50 per total purchase. You can also book by sending us an email, in which case you must pay within 14 days. Bookings after 1st August only to be done by e-payment.

Oktoberfest is celebrated on two festival grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Below are driving directions to help guide you to each location. From the North (Trempealeau, Galesville, Holmen, Onalaska area) Head South on WI Hwy 35 At the first traffic light south of Interstate 90 continue straight on Rose St. (do not follow WI Hwy 35 onto George St.) Rose Street will turn into Copeland Avenue south of Clinton St. Continue on Copeland Avenue. At La Crosse street (5 way intersection) turn right. The South side Oktoberfest grounds will be directly in front of you. From the South (Viroqua/Coon Valley area) Head North on US 14W/US 61N; it will become Mormon Coulee Road in the city limits Follow Mormon Coulee Road through La Crosse; it will become 4th Street after a right hand bend Continue North on 4th Street through downtown La Crosse At the traffic light at La Crosse Street turn left The Southside Festgrounds will be in front of you. The Northside Oktoberfest Grounds are in Copeland Park at the intersection of Rose & Clinton. Head North on US 14W/US 61N until it turns into Mormon Coulee Road Follow Mormon Coulee Road until you reach West Avenue S At the traffic light at West Avenue S take the slight right Continue north on West Avenue, the same street will become Lang Drive (through the marsh) and then George Street. After crossing the train viaduct, turn left at the light for Clinton Street

Everything you need. Period. We've got all the Trachten wear from authentic German Lederhosen and Dirndl's to Oktoberfest costumes for your dog. Shop our Oktoberfest clothing and get ready for the big event, even if that big event is just a backyard barbeque with your friends. Oktoberfest Costumes - An Unparalleled Selection We have great German and Oktoberfest themed clothing include sweatshirts, t-shirts, authentic button-down shirts (to wear with your lederhosen!), socks and belts. Check out our selection of German costumes and Oktoberfest apparel, you won't be disappointed. Don't miss the Hofbrauhaus apparel. Everyone who visits the Hofbrauhaus leaves with one of the famed Hofbrauhaus sweatshirts. These are super comfortable with a soft lining. If you didn't pick one of these up in Munich, get yours here. We also have beer pocket hoodies. If you've never heard of these truly unique beer holding sweatshirts, take a look at the sweatshirt section. We stock over 30 t-shirts:

Oktoberfest has long become an international tourist destination. And while most of the Munich natives certainly speak some English, the festival still retains its traditional Bavarian origins. (To read more about that, check out my article on the .) When celebrating its 200-year anniversary in 2010, the Oktoberfest in Munich included a special section devoted to showcasing its history. Because this special was such a success, it will be included again this year. To come prepared, why not learn a few Bavarian words and phrases before you arrive? Here are 10 essentials : 1. Bier (beer) To many, Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer festival. Ordering beer is easy, and the fact that “bier” in German is pronounced the same as in English makes it even easier. Just be sure you control how much of it you order! 2. Prost (cheers) In many of the tents, you will hear the notorious song “Ein Prosit, ein Prosit…” Prost means cheers in Bavarian, so before you drink that Mass Bier (1L beer), be sure to say that. 3. Brez’n (pretzel) Bavarian pretzels in no way compare to the fake version that is sold on the streets of New York, for example. In fact, upon taking some Munich natives to the Big Apple, they were appalled at the pretzel that is sold at food trucks here; “it tastes like plastic, they said.” The true Bavarian version, on the other hand, is soft and made of fresh dough. You can get them in different sizes and they are a great way to assure that all that beer doesn’t get to your stomach so quickly. 4. Hendl (grilled chicken) Hendl at Oktoberfest are either ordered as a half or a whole. The most typical is to get Hendl with Pommes, which means French fries. 5. Knöd’l (dumplings) Bavarian dumplings have nothing in common with the Asian version. The German ones can come in different variations. For example, you can get Semmelknödel, which means dumplings made of bread (spices are added, too, but they tend to be very mild). Kartoffelknödel, on the other hand, are made of potatoes. Usually, they will be accompanied by a creamy sauce. 6. Wies’n (Bavarian word for Oktoberfest) This word refers to the Theresienwiese, which is the festival ground where the Oktoberfest in Munich is held. The name goes back to the fact that in 1810, the Oktoberfest was initiated as part of the royal wedding celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. Her name still resonates in the tradition of the Oktoberfest today and is also the name of the subway stop where people get off to go to the festival. 7. Ox’n (meat from the ox) In addition to chicken, there are hundreds of whole oxen being prepared for Oktoberfest. The place to get this kind of meat is at the Ochsenbraterei, literally meaning the place where the oxen are roasted. 8. An Guad’n (Bon Appétit in Bavarian) So you’ve already learned how to say “Prost, ” which applies to cheers for drinking. To cheer on the eating, An Guad’n will help you out.

3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 I often struggle to enjoy Marzens, but I was surprised a bit by this one. The aroma is mild, understated, toasty malt, cereal and ginseng. The flavor is light and again toasty with some distinct flavors from the vienna and darker malts that thankfully don’t overwhelm the beer. Finishes dry, slightly bitter with hints of lemon 3.3 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20 The aroma is milt and somewhat non-deScript. The texture is very nice, buttery with good balanced hops acidity. The taste is a fine balance of hops and malt. The beer is eminently drinkable and not too heavy. 3.2 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20 Tap into glass. Mahogany color, nose of maple? Oddly sweet at any rate. In the mouth malty with a crisp bite. Finishes with a bit more malt, a brief hit of sweet and lingering mild hops. Respectable if relatively unremarkable Americanized take on the style. 3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20 12oz in Boston. Warm and rich autumnal beer, heavier malting and sweet earthiness. better than a ’premium’ lager with richer caramel-copper malting and a little spice. Rich and tasty. AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 Not a lot of fragerance but has a wonderfuly crisp fall taste. A sharp, well balanced, yet wonderfuly light beer. AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20 Bottle from Harvest Market Pours a clear copper color with a smallish off white head that hangs around for a bit. Light toffee and earthy floral hops in the aroma along with a hint of mineral water. The flavor is light toffee and sweet malts with a light fruity twang. Light earthy hop provides some balance. Medium body with a moderate level of carbonation and a slick watery mouthfeel. Nothing horribly exciting here, pretty poor excuse for an Oktoberfest, I wouldn’t buy this again. 3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20 From the 12 fl. oz. bottle. Brass-amber colored pour with a swiftly fading white head and busy carbonation. Nice aroma of toasted biscuit malts, caramel, butter, and general sweetness. The body is medium. The taste also has an upfront maltiness with a slightly more bitter bite but not in a floral, earthy hopped up fashion. Just a slight lingering finish. I enjoyed it. 2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20 Light musty caramel aroma. Copper orange color. Starchy malt flavor, light enough to have some bitter hops evident. Crisp like a pils, overall too light though. AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20 Bottle from Half Time. Pours light copper with a slight, transient beige head. Mild caramel/roast aroma. Flavor starts toffee, moving to a bit bready, picking up some grassy? hop, and ending a little papery. Balanced, but rather bland. 4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20