(CARNIVAL REMAINS OPEN SEPT. 25)
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Oktoberfest Hours Friday, September 23 5–11 p.m. Saturday, September 24 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Sunday, September 25: Carnival Only Noon–4 p.m.
Welcome one and all to the season of sizzling bratwursts and sounds of oom-pah! Transport yourself to the heart of Munich with all the excitement of this wundervoll fall festival in downtown Lee’s Summit. Grab your lederhosen and dirndl and head to downtown Lee’s Summit to join 70,000 festival goers for this annual fall festival. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival, the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. There’s no cost to attend the festival.
Take a spin at the carnival Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth and cost $1 each, 20 for $15, 40 for $28 or 80 for $50. Each ride takes 3-4 tickets. While the festival is only open Friday and Saturday, the carnival remains open from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 for wristband day–$22 per person, all you can ride!
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY STAGE SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 23 5 p.m. The Pointe Dance Studio 5:35 p.m. Dancing Plus 6:20 p.m. LSHS, LSN & LSW Theatre Depts. 7:10 p.m. The Music Corner 7:55 p.m. Mindy’s Dance Center 8:45 p.m. Steppin’ Out-The Studio Saturday, Sept. 24 11 a.m. Baby Contest 12:15 p.m. Summit Theatre Group 1 p.m. Extreme Gymnastics and Trampoline 1:40 p.m. Dave’s Gymnastics Factory 2:15 p.m. Kids 2 Leaders 2:50 p.m. Tamashii Black Belt Academy 3:25 p.m. Glamorous Dancing Divas Academy 4:15 p.m. The Dance Revolution 5:05 p.m. Reed Performing Arts Company 6 p.m. Pak’s Academy Prime Taekwondo 7 p.m. LSN Theatre–“Ghost The Musical” 7:15 p.m. Monica’s School of Dance
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 23 5:30 p.m. Right on Red 8 p.m. The Kaopectones Saturday, Sept. 24 10:30 a.m. Dog Contest 1:15 p.m. School of Rock Lee’s Summit 2:30 p.m. Shoal Creek Revival 4 p.m. Cale Holder 4:45 p.m. Counterculture 6 p.m. The Underdogs 8 p.m. SouthTown
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Biergarten Oktoberfest wouldn’t be complete without the excitement and entertainment in the Biergarten. It’s the place to hang out for German food, music, dancing and a lot of crazy fun! Friday, September 23 6-10 p.m.: Willy Kirst Band 6:45, 7:45 & 8:45 p.m.: Schuhplattler Verein Blautaler Dancers Saturday, September 24 Noon–3 p.m.: People’s Choice Home Brew Tasting Event (tickets required) 3 p.m.: Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition 5-10 p.m.: The Alpen Spielers 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 & 8:45 p.m.: Schuhplattler Verein Blautaler Dancers
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GERMAN MEALS Served in the Biergarten 5–9 p.m. Friday & 4–9 p.m. Saturday Adult Menu - $10 per person Choice of One Entrée: Pork Schnitzel --or-- Sauerbraten Served with Red Cabbage, German Potato Salad, Dinner Roll and Apple Streusel Dessert
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Kids Menu - $5 per child Chicken Strips, Chips and Cookie A la carte Grilled Bratwurst - $4 PEOPLE’S CHOICE HOME BREW TASTING EVENT Saddle up in the Biergarten from noon-3 p.m. Saturday to taste the refreshing creations of our local home brewers! More than 25 participants will serve up samples of their best home brews while attendees vote on their favorites. The cost is $20 per person in advance (while supplies last); $25 per person the day of, based on availability. Registration includes tasting glass for sampling as many beers as you can in three hours (home brews only). Register at LSoktoberfest.com. Come. Drink. Vote! SAM ADAMS STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION Head to the Biergarten at 3 p.m. Saturday and test your strength. The object of the game is to hoist a full liter stein longer than anyone else. Competitors must use only one hand, and steins must be held at arm’s length without spilling. One male and one female winner will be crowned and will receive an etched Sam Adams pewter stein. There is no fee to participate; must be 21 or older. Register online at LSoktoberfest.com.
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KIDS STREET sponsored by Sky Zone Take your kiddos for a stroll down Kids Street for crafts, games, pony rides, mini golf, a petting zoo and a whole lot more. Also back by popular demand is the famous Rootbiergarten. Kids 12 and under can enjoy their own bubbly beverage at no cost, thanks to our sponsor U.S. Bank. HANDMADE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR The juried Arts and Crafts Fair features local and regional artists displaying unique handmade crafts, collectibles and original works of art. Vendors showcase their talents for the public to view and purchase. SPORTZELT sponsored by Rob Ellerman Real Estate/Prime Lending Sports fan? Make sure to stop by the Sportzelt and catch up on all the big games. With big screen TVS, a bar and some tasty food, you won’t miss a minute of the action. DOG CONTEST sponsored by Doggy Stylz Man’s best friend will enjoy this year’s dog contest at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Main Stage. Enter your pup into the costume contest, wiener dog race (dachshunds only) or hotdog bobbing to win prizes. Pre-register online for $5 per pup; day of entries cost $10 (limited availability). Check-in at 10 a.m. BABY CONTEST sponsored by Summit Modern Dentistry Grab your little one and join the baby contest at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Community Stage. Dress them up and let them show off their talents to win prizes. Pre-register online for $5 per baby; day of entries cost $10. Walk-in registration begins at 10 a.m.; check-in at 10:30 a.m.
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INAUGURAL GRAPE STOMP New this year is the Oktoberfest Grape Stomp! Head to Howard Station Park at 4 p.m. Saturday to catch the action. Celebrity participants will stomp grapes with their bare feet in a race to get the most juice. Winners will be crowned in the men’s and women’s rounds as “King & Queen of the Vineyard.” Special thanks to Stonehaus Farms Winery for supplying the grapes.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Presenting Sponsor
Main Stage
Sportzelt
Kids Street
Community Stage
Brat Tent
Superb Sponsors
Wonderful Sponsors
Central Bank of the Midwest, Central States Beverage Co., Door Systems, Inc., First Federal Bank, Hawthorn Bank, Kansas City Star, KCP&L, Second Nature Outdoor Living & Landscaping, Tingle Flooring Rootbiergarten Sponsor
US Bank Excellent Sponsors
Bank of Lee’s Summit, Discover Vision Centers, John Knox Village, Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery Divine Sponsors Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys & Missouri Central Credit Union Winezelt Sponsors Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering & Top Shelf Bartending Service Very Good Sponsors Camp Bow Wow, Cushman & Wakefield, KC Metro Insurance, Lee’s Summit Journal, Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School, Parker Swearngin, LLP, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, Summit Bank of Kansas City, Technology Plus, Weed Man, The Wilson Group, Wilshire at Lakewood
Dog Contest
Baby Contest
Home Brew Competition
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