(Oct. 13, 2016) After injecting a little classic rock into the traditional German folk festival a year ago, Berlin will return to the basics with Oktoberfest this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
The Alte Kumpel Band will perform German polka music, Burley Oak Brewing Company will introduce a new line of “Berlin” beer steins, and plenty of fall-oriented food and games will be available along Main Street downtown.
“I wanted to have a real Oktoberfest this year and see which everyone preferred,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “The Alte Kumpel Band is the real deal, coming all the way from D.C. They are fully costumed and fun, and I will have tables set up by the stage to encourage sing-alongs.”
The food lineup will include brats from Gilbert’s Provisions, Drummer’s Café and the Berlin Butcher Shop, pretzels from Bakes Dessert Café, German chocolate cake from the Brooklyn Baking Barons, pizza from Siculi Rustic Italian Kitchen, hamburgers and hotdogs from the Berlin Lions Club, knishes and sandwiches from Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen and fresh-cut fries by AW Boy Fries.
For kids, the Church Mouse Thrift Shop and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will offer scarecrow making and pumpkin painting, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center and Scales N’ Tails from Assateague State Park will sponsor a “Fishmobile,” and Cascading Carlos will provide interactive juggling demonstrations.
Dave Miller will emcee the event. Additional activities include a cornhole tournament hosted by Burley Inn Tavern at 4 p.m. Entry is $10 and benefits Berlin Main Street Christmas events and decorations. Top prize is a basket of cheer worth about $500.
“I want the community to come downtown and sing and dance and have fun – this is what Berlin is all about,” Wells said.
Go Organic Grocer on 12 Artisan’s Way, just off Main Street, will also celebrate its fifth anniversary during the event with live music by Zion Reggae Band, along with a tie-dye party and a soup cook-off.
The Alte Kumpel Band will perform German polka music, Burley Oak Brewing Company will introduce a new line of “Berlin” beer steins, and plenty of fall-oriented food and games will be available along Main Street downtown.
“I wanted to have a real Oktoberfest this year and see which everyone preferred,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “The Alte Kumpel Band is the real deal, coming all the way from D.C. They are fully costumed and fun, and I will have tables set up by the stage to encourage sing-alongs.”
The food lineup will include brats from Gilbert’s Provisions, Drummer’s Café and the Berlin Butcher Shop, pretzels from Bakes Dessert Café, German chocolate cake from the Brooklyn Baking Barons, pizza from Siculi Rustic Italian Kitchen, hamburgers and hotdogs from the Berlin Lions Club, knishes and sandwiches from Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen and fresh-cut fries by AW Boy Fries.
For kids, the Church Mouse Thrift Shop and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will offer scarecrow making and pumpkin painting, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center and Scales N’ Tails from Assateague State Park will sponsor a “Fishmobile,” and Cascading Carlos will provide interactive juggling demonstrations.
Dave Miller will emcee the event. Additional activities include a cornhole tournament hosted by Burley Inn Tavern at 4 p.m. Entry is $10 and benefits Berlin Main Street Christmas events and decorations. Top prize is a basket of cheer worth about $500.
“I want the community to come downtown and sing and dance and have fun – this is what Berlin is all about,” Wells said.
Go Organic Grocer on 12 Artisan’s Way, just off Main Street, will also celebrate its fifth anniversary during the event with live music by Zion Reggae Band, along with a tie-dye party and a soup cook-off.