{"id":134959,"date":"2024-09-11T17:24:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T21:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=134959"},"modified":"2024-09-11T17:24:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T21:24:45","slug":"oktoberfest-presented-by-lehigh-valley-international-airport-abe-takes-place-during-the-weekends-of-oct-4-6-11-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=134959","title":{"rendered":"Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) takes place during the weekends of Oct. 4-6 & 11-13!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cheers! Oktoberfest is Here!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) takes place during the weekends of Oct. 4-6 & 11-13!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 10, 2024 \u2013\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is excited to announce the 14th<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a0Oktoberfest<\/a>, presented by\u00a0Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).<\/a>\u00a0The German-inspired festival kicks off on Friday October 4 and continues through Sunday, October 6.\u00a0 The second weekend is set to take place from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. This free festival features brews, food, live music, local artisans and fan favorites, such as Brewers\u2019 Village presented by The Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild and the Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss. Read on to learn about ALL of the festive fun happening throughout the festival.<\/p>\n

ACTIVITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oktoberfest Human Foosball Tournament<\/a><\/p>\n

Join us for the FIRST EVER Oktoberfest Human Foosball Tournament on Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. Teams of six will compete in this life size rec room game for the chance to win two $50 ArtsQuest gift cards. Teams will consist of one goalie, two defensive and three offensive players. All players will have to keep their hand on a pool noodle that will be able to slide left and right on a rope tied across our Oktoberfest Arena fencing.<\/p>\n

Games will last 10 minutes. The bracket is double elimination so each team will play at least two games.<\/p>\n

Eight team capacity, so\u00a0register NOW<\/a>\u00a0before space fills up!<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship<\/a><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest is partnering with the\u00a0US Steinholding Association<\/a>\u00a0to once again host the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championships presented by Samuel Adams! The State Championship Qualifier Competition will take place on Saturday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Register for the competition\u00a0here<\/a>. It\u2019s free to participate and the participants with the best times will advance to the finals.<\/p>\n

Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss<\/a><\/p>\n

The return of the Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss will be on Sunday, October 6 at 5 p.m. The toss is now with eco-friendly, reusable, not at all edible, synthetic Bratwursts!<\/p>\n

Take turns tossing your synthetic bratwurst between you and a partner, increasing your distance from one another with each throw. Partners will have to catch the brat in an ArtsQuest provided bun. We will be conducting this competition in heats, so if you win the first round, be prepared to compete again in the final round. Register your team\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The winning duo will win two $50 ArtsQuest gift cards.<\/p>\n

Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tournament<\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday, October 11, The Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tournament sponsored by Yuengling will kick off at 7 p.m. Grab a partner and play a fan-favorite party game! There will be 55-gallon cups, two dodgeballs and a $100 ArtsQuest gift card for the pair that wins the tournament along with Yuengling Flight Kanga coolers and hats. Registration is $8 for ArtsQuest Members and $10 for the general public. You can register\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0or on the day of the event! Make sure you register at least 15 minutes before the event starts and only one person from your duo needs to register!<\/p>\n

Oktoberfest Hot Glass Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

Work one on one with a hot glass instructor to create your own piece of art from molten glass. Ages 6 and up, no experience necessary. Pieces need 48 hours to cool, and participants need to return to the festival to pick up their work or to have it shipped directly, pay a shipping charge.<\/p>\n

20-minute time slots are available every day of Oktoberfest starting at 5 p.m. on Fridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.<\/p>\n

PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ACTIVITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k<\/a><\/p>\n

The annual race for beer is on! The Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k, in partnership with Run Lehigh Valley, returns for the 10th<\/sup>\u00a0year on Sunday, October 6. Pre-registration is required.<\/p>\n

Wiener Dog Races<\/a><\/p>\n

Purebreds, Dachshund mixes and wiener dogs at heart under 35 lbs. will race in a double elimination bracket until a 3rd<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0and 1st<\/sup>\u00a0place pup emerge victorious. Multiple entries are allowed, but there is no guarantee that your dogs will not race against each other. Races are held both weekends.<\/p>\n

Wiener Dog Parades<\/a><\/p>\n

The festival will host a parade every Saturday and Sunday. Pups donning their favorite costume or simply trotting as they are, could be elected President of Chancellor of the parade. There will be prizes and there will be adorableness. The parade is free to participate in, and no pre-registration is required.<\/p>\n

SPECIALTY FOOD\/BEVERAGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oktoberfest Brewers\u2019 Village<\/a><\/p>\n

In its 8th<\/sup>\u00a0year, Oktoberfest Brewers\u2019 Village presented by\u00a0The Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild<\/a>\u00a0will be on Sunday, October 13 in the Musikfest Caf\u00e9. This event offers over 30 brews, all award-winning craft breweries. All attendees will receive a commemorative sampling mug and have the opportunity to meet the breweries\u2019 staff and brewers. From German-style marzens to autumn-inspired pumpkin ales, you can purchase your tickets\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Taste of Austria<\/a><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest has partnered with Levy Restaurants and Easton-based\u00a0Imported Enrichment<\/a>\u00a0to put together a delightful culinary experience around liquor and wine imported directly from Austria! On October 5 at 5 p.m. in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room, you will be able to enjoy this four-course cuisine and drinks. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $84 and are available online!<\/p>\n

Yuengling Beer Dinner<\/a><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest, Levy Restaurants and D.G. Yuengling & Sons have partnered to present a scrumptious beer dinner on October 12 at 5 p.m. in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room in the ArtsQuest Center! This is a 21+ event. We have four courses paired with 6 oz. pours of four different Yuengling beers. A Yuengling brewer will be talking about the brewing process and each beer as we go through the dinner. And each patron will get a special Yuengling pint glass!<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL FOOD VENDOR INFO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy a bite from some festival favorites! From tacos to pierogis to smoked BBQ, there are too many delicious options that you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Heaven on a Bun<\/a><\/p>\n

MMG Concessions<\/a><\/p>\n

Heidi\u2019s Strudel<\/a><\/p>\n

Island Expressions<\/a><\/p>\n

The Taste Smokers<\/a><\/p>\n

Karl Ehmer Quality Meats Allentown<\/a><\/p>\n

Food Stuff<\/p>\n

Dinky\u2019s Snack Shack<\/a><\/p>\n

Bacon on a Stick<\/a><\/p>\n

Take a Taco<\/a>\u00a0(10\/12 Only)<\/p>\n

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Be sure to visit all four of our biergartens where you\u2019ll find Hofbr\u00e4u, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, Spaten and Yuengling on tap and more. (Feel free to bring your Musikfest Mug or purchase an official Oktoberfest Mug).<\/p>\n

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RETAILERS\/CRAFTERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sage Advice Candle Co.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pittston Popcorn Co.<\/a><\/p>\n

Peppers of Key West<\/a><\/p>\n

The Southern Beekeeper<\/a><\/p>\n

Keystone Farms Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n

Holy Smoke!<\/a><\/p>\n

Chocolate Moonshine Company<\/a><\/p>\n

True Honey Teas<\/a><\/p>\n

Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Laura Lippay<\/a><\/p>\n

Fairy Fox Design<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gemeral Store LLC<\/a><\/p>\n

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ENTERTAINMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dragtoberfest<\/a><\/p>\n

This 18+ event is hosted by former Miss Gay Pennsylvania Elektra Fearce St. James \u2013 who recently became the first drag queen to perform at the Pennsylvania Governor\u2019s Mansion \u2013 is back to direct one of our most enduring Oktoberfest traditions: Dragtoberfest! She\u2019ll have a cast full of the region\u2019s most talented queens ready to serve you with jaw-dropping performances on both Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 12 at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

This FREE show fills up quickly, so come early to grab your spot!<\/p>\n

Karaoke with Royal<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Rehrig will be hosting two hours of Karaoke fun at the Oktoberfest Arena. Royal has been hosting karaoke across the Lehigh Valley for 29 years! You can find him at the Oktoberfest Arena on Friday, October 4 and Friday, October 11 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

LIVE MUSIC:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be an ArtsQuest event without live music! Between our four biergartens – Hofbr\u00e4u Biergarten, Samuel Adams\/Dogfish Head Biergarten, Spaten Biergarten and Yuengling Biergarten \u2013 we\u2019re hosting can\u2019t miss performances from bands like Stefanie Johnson Band, 3 Varks, GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers, Fritz\u2019s Polka Band, The Wonton Soups, Stacy Gabel and many more. For a comprehensive lineup, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/festivals\/oktoberfest\/oktoberfest-schedule\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About ArtsQuest<\/strong>
\nArtsQuest\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0mission 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. Through festivals such as its flagship event,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n

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