West Point 10th Annual Oktoberfest
Celebrate Oktoberfest at West Point this year!
Sep 13 2019, 4 pm - 9 pm
Sep 13 2019, 4 pm - 9 pm
Join us for the 10th Annual Oktoberfest at West Point! Traditional German food, drink and music with American flair!
Friday, September 13, 4-9PM (Adult Night)
Saturday, September 14, 3-8PM (Family Day)
Enjoy authentic German entertainment provided by Apline Squeeze and food provided by the West Point Club! Both days feature great food, beverages, and entertainment; but Saturday will be more kid friendly with Kinderconer brought to you with the support of the West Point Spouses Club and DUSA.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 13 | |
4:00PM | Oktoberfest Fates & Biergarten Open Day 1 |
4:00-8:30PM | Live Music: Alpine Squeeze |
5:00PM | Welcome by GC (Ceremonial Keg Tap) |
5:30-7:30PM | Oktoberfest Fitness Challenge |
6:00PM | Herr/Frau Oktoberfest Contest (Adult) |
6:45PM | Grain Sack Tossing Competition |
7:45PM | Stein Holding Competition |
9:00PM | Oktoberfest Day 1 Closes, Bis Morgen |
Saturday, September 14 | |
3:00PM | Oktoberfest Gates Open Day 2 |
3:00-7:30PM | Live Music: Alpine Squeeze |
3:00-6:00PM | Kindercorner (WPSC/ DUSA) |
4:00PM | Weiner Dog Race |
5:00PM | JR Herr/Frau Oktoberfest Costume Contest |
6:00PM | Stein Holding Competition |
8:00PM | Oktoberfest Day 2 Closes |
*Times and events are approximate and are subject to change.
ACTIVITIES
Stammtisch
'Regular's Table' reservations are available Friday (13 Sept) for $10. Sits 6-8 comfortably. Signage will be placed on the table to ID your section. General admission applies to all guests. Tables can be purchased, here.
Oktoberfest Fitness Challenge *New for 2019
New for 2019, join the MWR Fitness Center as they host the first Oktoberfest Fitness Challenge. Events will test strength, fitness endurance and will be focused on fun Oktoberfest themed challenges.
Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest
Awards will be given to the best dressed on each day. Adult only competition is Friday with the Children only competition on Saturday. Winners will be announced that night. Registration is that day at the beer trailer.
Stein Holding Contest
Are you strong enough to outlast all others? Let's put that to the test. The game is simple, hold a 1 liter glass stein filled to the brim with liquid and with your arm parallel to the floor. Once your arm bends or you spill/drop the stein, you will be removed and the last person still standing wins. Registration is that day at the beer trailer.
Dachshund Race
Everyone's favorite race is back this year and will be held Saturday (14 Sept) at 4:00PM. Registration is that day at the beer trailer. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest weiner.
Grain Sack Toss
Think you've got the strength to throw a sack of grain the furthest? Why not put it to the test with this friendly strength competition! Who will toss the Grain sack the furthest? Each contestant will get two throws to try and throw their grain sack the greatest distance. Furthest grain sack toss for both men and women will win a prize and be named the 2019 Grain Sack Toss Champion.
Ongoing Activities Both Days
Trash Can Pong
Corn Hole
And much more! Keep an eye out and check back for activity updates.
BEVERAGES:
Beer List:
Warsteiner Oktoberfest
Warsteiner Pilsner
Konig Ludwig Weissbier
Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Yuengling Lager
General Sales for all beverages (beer, cider, and wine) are $5 (1 Chip)
All 1 liter stein refills are $10 (2 Chips)
Steins & chips can be purchased from the designated booth, just beyond admissions.
Soft drinks can be purchased from the West Point Club (outside) or the West Point Golf Course snack bar (inside).
FOOD:
The West Point Club will offer traditional German food for purchase at the event.
Menu:
All plated entrees served with your choice of German Potato Salad or Fries, with Braised Red Cabbage and Kaiser Roll & Butter
Brathachen (Half of Bavarian Rotisserie Chicken) - $10 ala carte/ $13 plated
Schwarzwaelder Schinken (Smoked German Pork) - $9 ala carte/ $12 plated
Bratwurst & Sauerkraut - $7 ala carte/ $10 plated
Wurstchen (Jumbo Hot Dog) - $5 ala carte/ $8 plated
Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat (Chilled Bavarian Potato Salad) - $4
Rotkohl (Braised Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage) - $4
Pommes Frites (German French Fries) - $4
Laugenbrezel (Soft German Pretzels) - $3
Deutscher Schokoladenkuchen (German Chocolate Cake) - $3
Versunkener Apfelkuchen (German Apple Streudel) - $3
Trichterkuchen (Funnel Cake) - $3
Soda/ Water/ Gatorade - $2
Event Sponsored By (No Federal Endorsement Implied)
Cost
Cost:
Entry Fee -
$3 Per Person (2 for $5)
Kids (12 & younger) Free!!
Commemorative 1/2 liter Stein:
1 for $25
2 for $45
(Includes first beverage)