By B. Scott Mohr
Editor
Featuring authentic German food to appease the heartiest of appetites, enough ice-cold beer to quench the thirst of a small army, music, games and strolling magicians, the German-American Klub’s Oktoberfest at scenic German Park is a party that many people refuse to miss.
Opening Thursday for a four-day run at 8600 S. Meridian St., the festival is believed to be Indiana’s largest celebration of German heritage and culture. Festivities get underway at 4 p.m. every day except Sunday, when the gates are open from 1-6 p.m.
A host of musicians are scheduled to perform, including The Indianapolis Liederkranz Brass Band, The Original Alpine Express, Jay Fox & the Bavarian Showtime Band, die Fledermäuschen Tanzgruppe, PolkaMotion, Henry Lee Summer (8-10 p.m. Sept. 8), Tastes Like Chicken (8-11 p.m. Sept. 9) and Flatbed Twitch (8-11 p.m. Sept. 10.
Admission is $5 per person ($5 per family Sept. 11); children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Schedules for the bands can be viewed at www.indianapolisgak.com.
Editor
Featuring authentic German food to appease the heartiest of appetites, enough ice-cold beer to quench the thirst of a small army, music, games and strolling magicians, the German-American Klub’s Oktoberfest at scenic German Park is a party that many people refuse to miss.
Opening Thursday for a four-day run at 8600 S. Meridian St., the festival is believed to be Indiana’s largest celebration of German heritage and culture. Festivities get underway at 4 p.m. every day except Sunday, when the gates are open from 1-6 p.m.
A host of musicians are scheduled to perform, including The Indianapolis Liederkranz Brass Band, The Original Alpine Express, Jay Fox & the Bavarian Showtime Band, die Fledermäuschen Tanzgruppe, PolkaMotion, Henry Lee Summer (8-10 p.m. Sept. 8), Tastes Like Chicken (8-11 p.m. Sept. 9) and Flatbed Twitch (8-11 p.m. Sept. 10.
Admission is $5 per person ($5 per family Sept. 11); children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Schedules for the bands can be viewed at www.indianapolisgak.com.
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