Vail Village is getting excited about the upcoming 2009 Oktoberfest and we have the perfect Vail Village rental available for you!
An Oom Pah Celebration – Vail Style
Live Bands, Dancing, Keg Bowling,
Brat Eating Contests and lots of Becks Beer!
What exactly is OKTOBERFEST?
Oktoberfest is the yearly festival of beer, music and fall. It is a time to dust off the lederhosen, throw on the dirndl, and toast your steins to the most popular party in the world.
The Town of Vail is hosting two full weekends of oom pah parties, lively demonstrations and traditional German fare in Lionshead and Vail Village. Festivities include brat-eating and Keg Bowling contests, yodeling and alpine horn blowing, and Bavarian dancing. Oktoberfest is two full weekends the whole family will enjoy.
What is the KEG BOWLING CONTEST?
Each contestant receives two attempts to push an empty beer keg (affixed to a rolling dolly) into a pyramid of six empty kegs. The announcer adds up the fallen kegs and then tallies up all participants total numbers. The highest total from each round advances to the finals. The winner of the finals recieves a handsome prize!
How do I sign up for the KEG BOWLING CONTEST?
You can sign up each Saturday and Sunday of Vail Oktoberfest. Entry is free of charge ans is available on-site. Actual bowling times will vary based upon weather and crowd interest.
What is the BRAT-EATING CONTEST?
Approximately eight to ten eager and hopefully hungry participants will join each other at the brat table for a heaping serving of brats and beer. All participants will have three minutes to down as many brats as possible in the time allotted. The winner will have out-eaten the rest of the field and will receive a handsome prize.
How do I sign up for the BRAT-EATING CONTEST?
You can sign up each Saturday and Sunday of Vail Oktoberfest. Entry is free of charge ans is available on-site. Actual bowling times will vary based upon weather and crowd interest.
What is the OKTOBERFEST FUN RUN?
After the beer, brats, bands and Bavarian activities, Oktoberfest offers a full proof remedy for the inevitable hangover… a morning run. It all happens Sunday, September 14th at 9:00AM at Checkpoint Charlie. Categories include 10K, 5K run/walk/rollerblade, and Kids. Strollers are also welcome to participate. The Fun Run benefits the Children’s Garden of Learning and the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group.
How do I sign up for the OKTOBERFEST FUN RUN?
Registration for the Oktoberfest Fun Run is available online on this site or in-person the day of the race.
Is there a cost to participate in the OKTOBERFEST FUN RUN
Pre-register online and pay just $20 at. Or show up Sunday,September 14th and pay $25 for Day of Registration. Participants under 18 are only $10 regardless.
Your entry fee in full must accompany Oktoberfest Fun Run entry form. Each entry includes a limited edition T-shirt (to the first 150 registered participants), post-race awards party, awards to all children participants, and the top three male and female overall finishers.
This sounds incredibly fun! I went to the actual Oktoberfest a few years ago, and since I have some family in Vail, I believe a revisit to the traditions is in order – I would love to share this even with my family