The countdown has begun for the traditional Oktoberfest Cape Town brought to you by Namibia Breweries. The event promises a perfect combination of great German food, games & activities, world-class entertainment and excellent Namibian beer, brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot, the 1516 Bavarian Purity Law. Friday night is for over 18`s only and on Saturday you can bring your kids for a great family day out.
Oktoberfest is the world`s largest beer festival, celebrated annually in Munich, Germany. The first Oktoberfest was held in the the year 1810 in honour of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Over the centuries it has grown to be one of the most important traditional festivities in the Bavarian culture. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations that are modelled on the original Munich event. Here in South Africa, one of the most incredible venues in Cape Town, Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville Winelands, will play host to the official Oktoberfest Cape Town brought to you by Namibian Breweries.
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 of the city who then declares the Oktoberfest officially open. The Reinheitsgebot was introduced and adopted in Bavaria in 1516, restricting and regulating the ingredients that could be used in German beer production to ensure a purer, more perfect product. What makes the Oktoberfest Cape Town extra special is that all the beers on offer have been brewed according to this law, so their quality is unmatched. There will be a special “Festbier” available which is brewed specially for the Oktoberfest by braumeister Christian Mϋller. Also available will be the Stellenbrau Jonkers Weissbier.
Highlights over the weekend, amongst others, include the 500 years celebration of the Reinheitsgebot and performances by the Kirchdorfer band. They have been the official band in the “Hacker-Festzelt” at the Oktoberfest in Munich since 1994 and will be flying in straight from there to perform at the Cape Town Oktoberfest. Typical to a traditional fair, there will also be lots of games of which the most prominent are “Stamm-sägen” (Log-Sawing); “Bierstemmen” (Beer-Lifting);“Hau den Lukas” (High Striker ); Nageln; Beer Pong and Catty shooting.
Traditional German food on the menu will include Schweine Haxn (Pork Knuckle); Schweinebraten (Pork Roast), Bretzn (Pretzels), Weisswurst, Bratwurst, Obatzda and much more.
Tickets:
Tickets are R120 from Computicket and R150 at the gate. Friday no under18`s and Saturday is family day. Kids under 12 free entry on Saturday. Gates open Friday 18h00 till late and Saturday 10h00 till late. Contact no for queries: 021 551 3683 or email info@eventsandmore.co.za
Corporate Tables for Friday night: The Friday night programme does not allow any under 18`s, which makes it an ideal opportunity for a corporate get-together. Corporate bookings can be made via Judy at info@eventsamdmore.co.za. R1500 per table (seats 8) –Corporate tables will each have a dedicated VIP waitress. Food and drinks to order.
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