BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014When Oktoberfest at SteelStacks returns next month for its eighth fun-filled year, patrons will find more Oktober-festivities than ever before thanks in large part to the support of Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), the new presenting sponsor of the annual event.<\/p>\n
One of ArtsQuest\u2019s largest and most popular festivals outside of Musikfest, Oktoberfest set a record attendance of 29,500 in 2017, with the event\u2019s crowds growing steadily since 2015. This year\u2019s Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), set for Oct. 5-7<\/span> and 12-14, will feature several new attractions and family activities, as the festival adds bratwurst eating contests, a Weiner Dog Parade Oct. 6<\/span>, fire dance cabaret Oct. 13<\/span> and more. Complete details on the festival will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n \u201cLehigh Valley International Airport has developed a strong partnership with ArtsQuest in recent years through support of popular events such as Christkindlmarkt and Musikfest. We both share a vision of promoting the Lehigh Valley as the community of choice for people and an exciting place to call \u2018home.\u2019 This year, the Airport is extremely proud to expand our outreach efforts by sponsoring Oktoberfest, a fun-filled festival packed with entertainment that is free for the community,\u201d says Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority.<\/p>\n Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is a free festival that features authentic German food and beer, live music, schuhplattlers and kids\u2019 activities, as well as attractions like the Beer-Lympics competition, popular dachshund races, Oktoberfest 5k and more. Festival hours are Fridays, 5-10 p.m.<\/span>; Saturdays, noon-10 p.m.<\/span>; and Sundays, noon-8 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOver the past three years, we\u2019ve really focused on making Oktoberfest accessible to as many people as possible, expanding our programming for all ages by incorporating dog agility demonstrations, doubling the number of dachshund races and adding in new programming like the Hasselhoff-off, stein hoisting championships and the Oktoberfest Biergartens,\u201d says ArtsQuest Chief Operating Officer Curt Mosel. \u201cThanks to the support of Lehigh Valley International Airport, we are not only able to keep this festival free for attendees, we\u2019ll be expanding our programming, helping to draw even more guests in and around the Valley. We thank Lehigh Valley International Airport for its investment in our arts and cultural programming, which ultimately benefits our entire region.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information on Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), visit www.steelstacks.org\/oktoberfest<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information and image provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nMark Demko, ArtsQuest
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