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Fall Carnival and Oktoberfest 2024

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Join us on Donovan Field for this year's Oktoberfest and Carnival! 
This year's festivities will be a 2-day event with authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and amusement rides! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Wristbands for ride access will also be available for purchase. *Must be 21 years of age to drink. 
The weekend's celebrations will start on Thur, Oct 17, and will consist of a Family Day - amusement rides and everyone's favorite Carnival style food!
Oktoberfest celebrations will be on Fri, Oct 18, and Sat, Oct 19 with fireworks wrapping up the festivities!
The Carnival's last day is on Sun, Oct 20.
*Know your limits and own them. If you're going to drink, please be responsible. 
Carnival Wristbands
Check back soon for info on options!
Hours
Thur, Oct 17 | Carnival: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fri, Oct 18 | Oktoberfest & Carnival: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 
Sat, Oct 19 | Oktoberfest, Carnival & Fireworks: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun, Oct 20 | Carnival: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Oktoberfest Agenda
Fri, Oct 18:
4:30 p.m: Gate 3 Opens
5:00 p.m: Oktoberfest Begins
5:30 p.m: Ceremonial Keg Tapping 
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m: 3ID Fest Band 
6:20 p.m. - 6:40 p.m: Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest 
6:50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m: Brat Eating Contest
7:35 p.m. - 7:50 p.m: Strength of Oktoberfest Contest 
7:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m: Awards
8:10 p.m. - 8:20 p.m: Best Yodeler Contest
8:20 p.m. - 8:30 p.m: Winner Announced
8:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m: 3ID Band 
10:00 p.m. - Oktoberfest and Carnival Close
Sat, Oct 19:
4:30 p.m: Gate 3 Opens
5:00 p.m: Oktoberfest Begins
5:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m: 3ID Fest Band 
6:20 p.m. -6:40 p.m: Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest Contest 
6:50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m: Brat Eating Contest
7:35 p.m. - 7:50 p.m: Strength of Oktoberfest Contest 
7:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m: Awards
8:10 p.m. - 8:20 p.m: Best Oktoberfest Dancers Contest
8:20 p.m. - 8:30 p.m: Winner Announced
8:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m: 3ID Band 
9:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m: Fireworks & 3ID Band 
Steins
Steins will be available for purchase at this year's Oktoberfest! 
More details soon! 
What's on the Menu?
Plates:
Single Brat Plate        $12
Double Brat Plate     $15
Sauerbraten Plate     $18
Schnitzel Plate           $18
Jagerschnitzel Plate $20
Sides:
Sauerkraut Side         $2 
Red Cabbage Side    $4
Potato Salad Side      $4
Snacks: 
Pretzel w/cheese       $8
Single Brat w/ Bun    $6
Wash It Down:
Imported:       Marzen, Hefeweizen, Pilsner
                             $14 Liter             $10 16 oz.
Domestic:       Miller Lite      
$10 Liter             $8 16 oz.
Special with mug $25 includes 1st fill
Soda/Water       $3

 

Oktoberfest Competitions
Coming soon ... Information on Oktoberfest competitions!
This event is sponsored by: 
Mike Reed Chevrolet, Renewals by Anderson, IHG Army Hotels, USAA, Coca-Cola
*Sponsorship does not imply federal endorsement.

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