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Friday, September 18, 2015

Sept. 25-27 Spokane Convention Center Family Friendly Games for all ageS!

Serving up authentic beer, entertainment, food and fun!

Friday Noon-midnight (Free all-ages admission noon-3 p.m. )

5 p.m. Traditional tapping of the Firkin 6 p.m. 2-mile Stein Chase

Saturday 11 a.m.-Midnight Sunday

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Half-price admission Sunday Courtesy of The Spokesman-Review

3 p.m. Weiner Dog Race

Ticket Prices Tickets can be purchased at the door or pre-purchased at TicketsWest

Manuela Horn

Her considerable musical repertoire includes surprisingly enjoyable yodel-heavy versions of tunes originally performed by Madonna, AC/ brings music, DC and other contemporary musicians. She’s currently working on three albums: a collection spirit to Oktoberfest of her favorite yodeling songs, an Oktoberfest party anthem, and an Alpine Rock comedy It’s not easy to miss Manuela Horn. If you tuned into “America’s Got Talent” in the last few album. seasons, you would have seen all 6-foot-2 of Oktoberfest guests should expect the unexpected her. with Horn presiding: impromptu conga lines, party games, yodeling contests and plenty of Or perhaps you’ve spotted cardboard cut-outs and billboards of the yodeling superstar around singing both traditional and less traditional Spokane this summer, capturing her infectious, tunes. playful smile and impressive stature.

Following her Spokane debut, Horn will take her But even these posters just aren’t as good as the royal Queenship to the Oktoberfest in Puyallup real thing, as you’ll discover during this year’s in early October.

Oktoberfest at the River.

Nicknamed ‘the Austrian Amazon,’ Horn is the “Queen of Oktoberfest.” Her royal duties will be to energize the crowd during the threeday festival, so expect plenty of singing and yodeling, and be prepared to join in.

Entertaining comes easy for the singer/yodeler/ Alpine rock star, who alternates between the Northwest and her native Europe. She’s hosted a successful television show for children in Europe, clowned in the circus, appeared in films like “Rent” and performed in dinner theatre and cabaret shows.

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People may leave and return during the same day, but would need to pay a new entry to attend on a different day.

Ages 12 and younger free for entire event After 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the event is considered 21-plus.

Pre-Purchase Discounts Admission, plus half-liter stein & a drink Admission, plus liter stein & a drink Admission, plus commemorative half-liter stein & drink

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Authentic Oktoberfest Menu

by Das Stein Haus Pub and Eatery

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Bratwurst A choice of three styles, all made from freshly ground pork: the traditional house brat, the Knoblauch (garlic) and the Nurnberger (herb)

Sauerbraten Roast beef marinated in red wine and vinegar brine with pickling spice and slow-roasted

20 $ 30 $ 30 Beer Tasting Notes Schnitzel

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Center-cut pork loin is pounded, breaded and pan-fried and served with Das Stein’s signature home-made pork gravy

Pork Shanks Braised and slow-cooked to deliver a tender, juicy piece of meat Spaetezle A popular home-made egg noodle dish Sauerkraut Cabbage dish prepared in the proper German style, which involves simmering for three hours and extra spice

(Save $6)

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10 Schnitzel with Spaetezle and Sauerkraut......................................... 11 Sauerbraten with Home-fried potatoes & Sauerkraut...........................$12 Pork Shanks with Spaetezle and Sauerkraut .....................................$12 Pretzel ....................................................................................$4 Bratwurst with German potato salad and Sauerkraut..........................

German potato salad Vinegar, oil, and spices are added to thin-sliced Yukon potatoes, and served chilled

Paulaner is the official beer of Oktoberfest at the River, and 21 and older visitors can sample several varieties of the authentic German beer, which was served at the first official Oktoberfest in 1810.

Hefe-Weizen Natural Wheat (5.5% ABV, IBU 10) Natural citrus flavor (no need for a slice of lemon) German yeast creates banana and clove flavor and aro-

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Oktoberfest Märzen (5.8% ABV, IBU 21) Darker in color but lighter in body Caramel and toffee notes

Original Munich Lager (4.9% ABV, IBU 20) Mildly sweet malts and lightly bitter hops Clear, bright golden color

Crater Lake Soda Root Beer For under-aged Oktoberfesters and non-drinkers; plus, it’s free for designated drivers. The Northwest-made gourmet root beer features cane sugar and is free of foam enhancers and other artificial chemicals.

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Music, Dancin Games for all

The Spokesman-Review archive photos from German American Society’s Deustches Haus.

the First Oktoberfest To celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in October 1810, the citizens of Munich were invited to a horse race in a ďŹ eld outside the city gates.The ďŹ eld was renamed Theresienwiese (“Therese’s ďŹ eldsâ€?) in honor of the Princess.

The 5-day event with 40,000 guests was such a hit that the horse race became an annual tradition, along with an agricultural show.

Throughout the years, more attractions were added to Oktoberfest, which now begins in late September to take advantage of the better weather; the ďŹ rst carousel and swings arrived in 1818, and beer tents replaced the growing number of beer stands in 1868.

Ralph Tibbetts enjoys a beer at the German ane American Society’s Deustches Haus. Spok Chronicle 1989.

Since 1950, the festival’s opening ceremonies have tasked the Mayor of Munich with tapping the ďŹ rst keg and announcing “O’zapft is!â€? (“It’s tapped!â€?).

Dr. Robert rr ar leads the A German AmFa rion choi erican Societ y in 1989. r at Spokane’s

Munich’s Oktoberfest, fondly known by locals as “die Wiesn� after its location, draws millions of visitors from around the world. Although the original horse race has been eliminated, the contemporary festival includes a parade, music, dancing, carnival rides, traditional cuisine and much more.

Marian Tibbetts serves up a sampling of traditional fare at the Spokane’s German American Society Deustches Haus.

Live Music Along with the fun antics of Manuela Horn,

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Oktoberfest at the River will have plenty of other musicians helping you polka until you drop. s4HE !LPEN"AND If you’ve ever been to an Oktoberfest in the West, you may have already heard this band, which, since 1988, has performed everywhere from Puyallup’s Great Northwest Oktoberfest to polka parties in Leavenworth and throughout California. The California-based band includes an impressive repertoire of German folk songs – not just polka, but favorite waltz, samba, and swing tunes. s#ONCORDIA #HOIR The German American Society of Spokane has been showcasing the musical talents of its members and promoting German culture for more than a century. The roots of the Concordia Choir can be traced to the 1880s when choirs welcomed new immigrants arriving by railroad. Several similar choirs merged into one non-proďŹ t in 1911, and today, the Concordia Choir offers occasional public concerts, including some at the Deutsches Haus, local churches and music festivals.

s4HE /OMPA S AND -A S This music group owes its origins to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, which, in 1971, decided to put together a Germanic heritage celebration called Deutschesfest.

Part of this festival – which is still going strong – included forming an nine-member oom-pah bannd which today has grown past 30. The band travels to Oktoberfests and other community festivals around the U.S. and even Europe. It also has an excellent motto: “If you think we’re not sounding very good, HAVE ANOTHER BEER!!�

Stein Chase

Following the ceremonial Tapping of the Firkin with Spokane Mayor David Condon on Friday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m., a 2-mile all-ages Stein Chase begins just west of the King Cole Footbridge on the south side of the Spokane River. The fun run takes participants along the Centennial Trail to Gonzaga University and back. There’s also a Costume Contest with prizes for Best Male, Best Female and Best Group.

Cost is $25 in advance and $30 day of (cash, cards and check accepted).

All Stein Chase participants will receive entry into Oktoberfest for the weekend (Sept. 25-27), a Paulaner stein and an event t-shirt.

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12:45-1:15 p.m. History of Oktoberfest 5 p.m. Tapping of Firkin 6 p.m. Stein Chase 6:15 p.m. Stein Hoisting Contest 8:40 p.m. Stein Hoisting Contest 11:30 p.m. Last Call

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Noon-12:45 p.m. AlpenBand 12:45-1:15 p.m. Concordia Choir 2:30-4 p.m. AlpenBand 4-4:15 p.m. Concordia Choir 4:15-4:45 p.m. AlpenBand 6:45-8 p.m. AlpenBand 9-11:30 p.m. Manuela Horn Band

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Oktoberfest attire

Oktoberfest Common phrases

While Americans think of Lederhosen and Dirndls as costumes, they were functional, working clothes in 16th century Bavaria. As fashions evolved, these traditional garments—Tracht—became reserved for special occasions, like Oktoberfest. Here’s what you need to create an authentic Bavarian look!

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Guten Tag Guten Morgen Wie geht es Dir? Wie geht es Ihnen?

SchĂśen, Sie kennenzulernen Lass uns tanzen!

Lasst uns singen!

Ich habe hunger Lasst uns essen Los! Los geht’s!

Prosit! Auf Dein Wohl!

Prosit! Auf Ihr Wohl!

Gutes Bier!

Good day Good morning How are you doing? (familiar) How are you doing? (formal) Nice to meet you Let’s dance!

Let’s sing!

I’m hungry Let’s eat Let’s go! Here we go! (sport cheer) Cheers! To your health! (familiar) Cheers! To your health! (formal) Good beer!

Woman’s Dirndl Colorful knee-length or longer skirt with a matching ďŹ tted bodice White blouse According to the female members of the German American Society of Spokane, the blouse should be “low cutâ€?

Apron with a hidden pocket Apron bows are tied in the front; a bow on your left side indicates that you’re single while a right-side bow means that you’re taken

Comfortable, closed-toed shoes for dancing in the beer hall

Men’s Lederhosen Leather shorts with suspenders Checkered button-down shirt

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Alpine hat Usually adorned with feathers, hats with a tuft of hair from a goat or boar indicate wealth

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The true spirit of Oktoberfest is a positive social, family-oriented event that the entire community can enjoy, not just revelers over a certain legal age. All ages are encouraged to participate in a number of games at Oktoberfest, including‌

Stein Hoisting Test your muscular endurance at

12:30 p.m. Stein Hoisting Contest 3 p.m. Weiner Dog Races

Bierkrugstemmen by seeing how long you can keep your arm extended parallel to the oor holding a mug full of beer -- or root beer for younger contestants. Bend your elbow and you lose!

Corn Hole Show off your eye-hand-coordination by Sp ok an e7

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throwing a beanbag of feed corn into a 6-inch hole on an elevated board.

Holey Boards Another tossing game asks contestants to

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p.m. AlpenBand p.m. Oompa’s and Ma’s Band p.m. Oompa’s and Ma’s Band p.m. Oompa’s and Ma’s Band p.m. AlpenBand p.m. AlpenBand 0 p.m. Manuela Horn Band

3UNDAY 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. AlpenBand 1:16-3 p.m. AlpenBand 3:30-5:30 p.m. AlpenBand

throw washers into different-sized holes on a board. Similar to horseshoes, the highest points win.

Hammerschlagen

How fast and how far can you drive a nail into wood? Demonstrate your strength and dexterity with a hammer at this simple yet fun activity. Kids get a bigger hammer and a bigger nail. Winners will receive a variety of prizes, and have their picture taken.

Plus, kids’activities include Hammerschlagen and arts projects with educational materials offered by the German American Society of Spokane.

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German-American Society continues to welcome visitors Cindy Hval Marketing Correspondent Since the 1800s, Spokane’s German American Society has offered a taste of home to new arrivals and anyone whose ancestors may have hailed from the Old Country.

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Weiner Dog Races Sunday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

While society-sponsored choirs singing German songs no longer greet trains with new arrivals, the organization continues to serve as a beacon of heritage, language and culture.

“The German American Society started out as an athletic club,” said longtime member Edgar Bueschke. “There was a German language newspaper called the Washington Post and several choirs.”

The organization purchased property on Third Street in 1896 and the downtown building now known as Deutsches Haus was dedicated on New Year’s Eve, 1897.

Much has changed, but Deutsches Haus still rings with traditional German folk songs thanks to the Concordia Choir, which practices weekly and performs several times a year.

“It’s one of the major functions of the organization,” said Bueschke.

Music is what drew Eberhard Schmid to the society.

Oktoberfest at the River is looking for the Spokane area’s top dog – literally.

Dachshund owners are invited to enter their dogs in Sunday’s Good Neighbor Vet Weiner Dog Race. The competition, like the breed, is designed to be a friendly, fun opportunity for these little canines to show their stuff on the track.

Why doxies? The breed hails from Germany, and its name translates to “badger dog,” as dachshunds were originally hunting dogs of small quarry that hides underground.

Each Weiner Dog Race entrant is encouraged to have a “holder” to release the dog at the starting line, and a “catcher” at the finish line to make sure their dog completes the race. Volunteers can also assist.

Along with some great bragging rights, the top five racers will receive trophies and a variety of prizes from local sponsors.

Race entry is $5, and benefits Dachshund Rescue NW, a regional organization that promotes adoption and training. The group will have representatives at Oktoberfest all weekend to share information about dachshund rescue and adoption.

He and his family had immigrated to the U.S. in 1957. After graduating from Stanford, he and his wife moved to Spokane in 1979 and were invited to dinner at the club.

Monthly dinners featuring traditional, familiar fare like Rouladen, Sauerbraten and Bratwurst satisfy members’ cravings. Laughter and beer flow, and once the music starts, the dancing begins.

“We felt so comfortable,” said Schmid. “There were about 300 members at the time. I love to sing so I joined the choir right away.”

The 30-plus member Concordia Choir recently returned from a festival in Canada.

Though there’s still enough members to make beautiful four-part harmonies, Schmid said, “Sadly membership in the Society is declining.”

That’s something GAS president Cordula Grimes wants to change.

Grimes, 55, moved here from Germany in 2003 and joined the Society in 2008.

“Most members are in their 70s and 80s, so we’re actively trying to recruit younger members,” she said. “They like their music a bit faster, so we try to incorporate a little new music along with the old.”

She hopes the organization’s role in the upcoming Oktoberfest At The River will help spread the word about the German American Society’s role.

“Traditionally, Oktoberfest means getting together with family and friends.

There will be plenty of beer and music and of course, dancing,” she said.

When the kegs are drained and the festivities finished, Grimes anticipates welcoming new members.

While German heritage is a plus, it’s not a requirement.

Since 1991, the group has found homes for more than 1,200 dogs throughout the region. Many members are also part of the Dachshund Club of Spokane.

Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. with the race start time at 3 p.m. Visit oktoberfestattheriver.com/oktoberfestinfo/wiener-dog-races for more information.

“Anybody who is interested in German culture is welcome,” Bueschke said Find more information about the German American Society at www.germanamericansociety-spokane.org or facebook.com/GASSpokane.

Don’t Miss the Football Action at the Sports Haus

Family Friendly All Day

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No need to choose between football and Oktoberfest!

The Sports Haus offers a comfy, shaded area with big-screen TVs displaying college and professional football games throughout the weekend. All ages are welcome in the Sports Haus to raise a mug of lager or root beer for their favorite team!

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