OKTOBERFEST!

Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration. In the fall of 1810, Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria was married. The celebration continued for two weeks and the idea of it has lasted for almost 200 years!

While most people associate Oktoberfest with lots of beer drinking, it’s always been a carnival-like celebration in Germany. There are rides and games and Munich holds the annual poster contest (an idea we've borrowed!)

2010 Oktoberfest Events
as of 8/12/10

Prost! Night
Friday, September 24, 2010
The best way to start Oktoberfest is with a toast! Celebrate fall, beer, and each other with a toast.
Alphorns, celebrity keg tapper, and Burlesque round out the opening night fun.

Decadent Weimar Republic Kabarett Night
Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Weimar Republic was home to the artistic avant garde of Europe. They lit up the night with cabarets, concerts, performances and parties.
Le Cirque Rouge Performs at 10pm

German Chocolate Night
Sunday, September 26, 2010
We're not talking about some gooey cake invented by a guy in St. Louis – this is the real stuff. Rich, creamy, sweet German candy. Try a beer & chocolate combo! Have a kaffeeklatch with cake & coffee! Win German candy prizes!

The Wurst Night of Oktoberfest
(or The Offal Night of Oktoberfest)
Monday, September 27, 2010
The brat bar returns, but with new options! Have some pickled tongue or marinated heart. The Germans love it all, from the nose to the tail. Prize for the most adventurous eater!

Home Brew Night
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Five accomplished brewers pit their best beers against each other. And you are going to decide whose brew rules Oktoberfest! Free to all dining customers, the sampler comes with descriptions and a ballot.
Beer sampling and voting begins at 6:30pm
Best Home Brew Prize awarded at 9pm

Grimm Night
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
In our Forest, we've got food & beer. In other forests, magic and mystery lurk. Join us for a celebration of creatures and cures, of witches to watch out for and the monster within us. Don't forget to leave a trail of breadcrumbs so you can find your way home again…

Schlager Night
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Uh-oh, der Kommisar's in town! German music went top 40 in the 80s and we are totally going to release 99 Red Balloons.

David Hasselhoff Night
Friday, October 1, 2010
We honor Mr. Hoff-tastic himself tonight (He's big in Germany!) The main event is the giveaway of an array of excellent un-Hoffingly-believable prizes.

Desperate Hausfrau Night
Saturday, October 2, 2010
What makes a Desperate Hausfrau? Come to the restaurant tonight to find out! See all the interpretations of Desperate Hausfrau and vote for your favorite. We will have a surprise celebrity judge, too!

Drain the Keg Night
Sunday, October 3, 2010
We don't want to lug any barrels home with us after the party so we're going to start dropping the price of beer at 2pm and keep dropping it until the beer is gone. Seriously.

join in the fun!
See your friends and neighbors -
and maybe even you!
Oktoberfest 2009 slideshow

Congratulations to our 2009 Oktoberfest prize winners!

Congratulations to our Grand Prize winners:
Lauren Radtke winner of a Spaten Jacket!
Chris Coyne winner of a Summit Neon Sign!
Lindsay Lowther winner of a Language Class at the German-American Institute!

» Take a look at our 2008 Oktoberfest slideshow and see
all the fun we had during the Oktober-festivities!

Black Forest Inn - established May 15, 1965.
Celebrating forty-five years of "Guten Food"