Photo Credit: Craig Roberts<\/p>\n
\u00a0Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), will take place over the course of two weekends, Fri., Oct. 1 through Sun., Oct. 3 and Fri., Oct. 8 through Sun., Oct. 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 Oktoberfest, presented by\u00a0Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)<\/a>, will return to the\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0campus Oct. 1 \u2013 3 and Oct. 8 \u2013 10, 2021. The festival, now in its 11th year, will feature brew samples, live music, local artisans as well as popular activities like the dachshund dog parade and the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know it\u2019s officially fall at SteelStacks when Oktoberfest returns and we are excited to welcome the public back to this popular annual event,\u201d Kassie Hilgert, President & CEO of ArtsQuest said. \u201cNone of this would be possible without the support of our corporate and community partners.\u201d<\/p>\n ACTIVITIES<\/strong> BEER AND FOOD<\/strong> ENTERTAINMENT<\/strong> Festival favorites Polkadelphia will be playing daily, along with performances from a variety of Schuhplatters. Fire dance cabaret group Flame Nouveau will heat up the stage on Sat., Oct. 2. Then, join some of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s favorite drag queens as they serve up Oktoberfest-themed performances during\u00a0Dragtoberfest<\/strong>, presented by Jack Daniels, on Sat., Oct. 2 and 9.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to be onboard once again as presenting sponsor for Oktoberfest in the Lehigh Valley,\u201d said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley International Airport. \u201cThis year\u2019s event is set to deliver a fun-filled time for all with plenty of delicious food, music and cultural entertainment. Last year\u2019s successful event overcame many pandemic challenges due to the hard work and dedication of our amazing partners at ArtsQuest. Your neighborhood airport is ready for the fun to takeoff in early October and we can\u2019t wait to see everyone there.\u201d<\/p>\n Additional information will be announced throughout the month of September, visit\u00a0steelstacks.org\/oktoberfest<\/a>. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit\u00a0artsquest.org\/safety<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n About ArtQuest<\/strong> Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest<\/a>; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks<\/a> arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, approximately 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. ArtsQuest is a proud member of NIVA, the National Independent Venue Association<\/a> and NATO, the National Association of Theatre Owners<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Photo Credit: Craig Roberts \u00a0Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), will take place over the course of two weekends, Fri., Oct. 1 through Sun., Oct. 3 and Fri., … Continue reading ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR OKTOBERFEST<\/span>
\nThe popular\u00a0Hasselhoff-off<\/strong>, where contestants show off their Hoff-like good looks in a hilarious costume and impersonation contest, will return on Fri., Oct. 1. The adorable\u00a0Oktoberfest wiener dog parade<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0dachshund dog races<\/strong>\u00a0will return on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the festival. Attendees can come play the blown-up version of a popular party game during the\u00a0Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tourney<\/strong>, presented by Yuengling. For the first time ever, this year\u2019s Oktoberfest will be the site of the official\u00a0Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship<\/strong>, presented by Samuel Adams and produced in partnership with the\u00a0US Steinholding Association<\/a>. To qualify for the state championship on Oct. 10, competitors must first qualify for the semi-finals on Oct. 3 (or another qualifying competition held throughout the area).<\/p>\n
\nIt wouldn\u2019t be an Oktoberfest without the brews and food. Attendees can sample seasonal craft beers from\u00a0Yuengling<\/a>,\u00a0Hofbr\u00e4u<\/a>,\u00a0Samuel Adams<\/a>,\u00a0Dogfish Head<\/a>\u00a0and more. Second only to the beer is the food. Karl Ehmer, Heidi\u2019s Strudel, Foodstuff and Heaven on a Bun will be returning. New this year will be Waffle De Lys and delicious dishes from\u00a0Palette & Pour<\/a>, the new full-service bar and quick-service kitchen located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center. Festival goers can also shop from a variety of artisan crafters and retailers der Verk\u00e4ufer (vendors).<\/p>\n
\nThere will be live music and entertainment in seven different venues throughout the festival, including at the\u00a0Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0on Friday and Saturday nights. Musical acts will include Boat House Row \u2013 A Yacht Rock Experience, The Discoteks and Renaissance Orchestra.<\/p>\n
\nArtsQuest\u2019s <\/a>mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.<\/p>\n
\nNicole Harrell
\nArtsQuest Director of Communications
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