13th Annual Oktoberfest moves to September

Now in September—the 13th Annual Saint Paul Oktoberfest will begin its family-friendly festivities on Fri., Sept. 20, from 6-11pm, and continues on Sat., Sept. 21, from noon-11pm. This two-day event celebrates Germanic heritage and everyone is welcome!

The events will take place at The Klub Haus, 1079 Rice St., in the North End of Saint Paul, near the intersection of Rice St. and West Magnolia Ave. There will be a $5 admission for all attendees 21 and older; younger participants may attend for free. The wristband is good for both days. For more information, please visit www.saintpauloktoberfest.org.

The Glockenspiel Restaurant will provide the authentic German food and desserts, with assistance from Deutschland Meats. Beverages will include German, domestic and non-alcoholic beer, wine, pop and water.

The Friday evening entertainment will be in the big tent, with The Alpensterne Band and an appearance from S.G. Edelweiss. Saturday’s entertainment will be both in the tent and up in the ballroom. Music groups include The Bavarian Musikmeisters Band, The Alpensterne Band, Dolina Polish Folkdancers, the Wendinger Band and Dale Grove the Accordionist. There will also be a special appearance from the Paulaner Girls. Children’s Games will be available in the ballroom until the late afternoon. A band will be performing in the ballroom in the evening for dancing. Check the website for details.

Also on Saturday will be the ever popular Dachshund Races and the Bed Races:

--Dachshund Races at 3pm – A event common at Oktoberfests around the world. The races will be held in a side parking lot on Magnolia St. Advance registration of your dachshund is required, so please contact Deb Sand at 651-253-5261;

--Bed Races immediately following the Dachshund Races – Our version of the original Oktoberfest horse races. Win a cash prize for your favorite non-profit. Registration will begin at 2:30pm. To

sign up a four to six-person team, please contact Gina Stokes at gina.stokes@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

The Saint Paul Oktoberfest is supported by a collaboration of the German American Heritage Foundation, North End and Saint Paul community organizations, and German heritage and cultural groups throughout Minnesota. If you would like to volunteer for the event, please contact Deb Sand at debgrosskopf@hotmail.com or 651-253-5261.