New This Year
at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati, presented by Samuel Adams is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country and the second largest in the world. Here's what's on tap for 2010:
Sam Adams Returns to Serve Up World Class Fun
America’s Oktoberfest is proud to welcome back America’s World Class Beer, Sam Adams, as a presenting sponsor. From the Boston Beer Company brewery here in Cincinnati, you can enjoy three of Sam Adam’s most well known styles – Sam Adams Lager, Sam Adams Light and Sam Adams Octoberfest. Stop by the Sam Adams Bier Garten on Fountain Square and discover your favorite. And don’t miss Jim Koch, Cincinnati native and founder of Boston Beer Company, as he taps the first keg at the Opening Ceremony Saturday morning.
Check Out Oktoberfest’s Top Dog – Fritz
No event is perfect without a mascot, and this year Fritz, an authentically German Dachsund that just can’t get enough of these fun German festivities, will return. Fritz will be making appearances at the HYPE Haus party, the Running of the Wieners race and many other Oktoberfest locations.
Time Warner Cable Partyzelt Returns
One of the biggest additions to Oktoberfest returns to the corner of Fifth and Race streets. The Time Warner Partyzelt – the largest fest tent in the history of Oktoberfest returns this weekend. The Partyzelt features flat screen televisions, free wifi, authentic German entertainment, and of course, plenty of beer. This gigantic tent will also be home to the HYPE Haus Party. Get your spot early. The Partyzelt will be the place to watch the game this weekend.
HYPE Haus VIP Party
Be a part of the exclusive party Saturday, September 19 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Time Warner Cable Partyzelt fest tent located at 5th and Race streets. The HYPE Haus Party will feature beer samplings, a light buffet of German food, a private cash bar, reserved seating, special entertainment, access in and out of the VIP area all evening long and the full Oktoberfest experience. Space is limited so reserve your spot today. Register now or call 513.579.3111.
Local Celebs Shake Their Tail Feathers
For the second year in a row, local celebrities have been shaking their tail feathers to get ready for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. Videos of local celebrities doing the Chicken Dance were posted on ChickenDancewiththeStars.com, and Cincinnati exercised its right to vote for the best Chicken Dancer. The winner will be unveiled as part of the annual highlight of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the World’s Largest Chicken Dance.