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NEWPORT, R.I – Biergartens, bratwurst, and Bavarian music set the stage for the 17th Annual International Oktoberfest at the Newport Yachting Center. Celebrate the fall season with fun and flavor this Columbus Day weekend, enjoying the best of German food, music, and culture.   As always, the hoopla cannot begin without the tapping of Spaten’s keg, when the original, hearty Oktoberfest brew is awakened by the blows of our Master of Ceremonies, or “Burgermeister,” declaring “O’ zapft is!” Explore the expanded International Biergarten, featuring specialty beers brewed especially for this type of event, including Spaten, Leinenkugel’s, Samuel Adams, Hoegaarden, Leffe Brown, Beck’s and more.

Bavarian brews are only part of the fun – indulge in our Oktoberfest foodie favorites!  The world’s largest touring grill and tailgate party returns to serve up bundles of bratwursts at the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill.  The Hofbrauhaus restaurant from West Springfield, MA will also be on hand to provide authentic cuisine and bring a bit of Old Bavaria to New England.

And don’t forget to bring the klein kids!  Between the Kindergarten Tent featuring seasonal crafts and activities, and two stages of continuous live entertainment, the greatness of German culture can be fully enjoyed by all. Highlights of our 2009 lineup include performances by Germany’s #1 folk musician Edith Prock, Alpine show band SPITZE!, America’s premier German festival band die Schlauberger, favorite German/Austrian troubadours and schuhplattlers Die Lustigen Almdudler, and spirited polka-players Alpine Squeeze. Fill your days with the likes of these musicians, talented yodelers, and toe-tapping dance troupes.  A beer, a bratwurst, and a Bavarian Bavarian beat – try to top that Columbus Day line up!

WHEN:    Saturday, October 10, 2009 — 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 11, 2009 — 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 12, 2009 — 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:    On the waterfront at the Newport Yachting Center, at the corner of Commercial Wharf and America’s Cup Avenue, in scenic Newport, Rhode Island.

ADMISSION:         Saturday: $15 Gate and Advance
Sunday and Monday: $12 Gate / $10 Advance*
Children under 12 admitted FREE if accompanied by a paying adult.
*Advanced ticket prices end October 2nd, 2009

INFORMATION/TICKETS:
Walk up sales at Newport Yachting Center Box Office,  Avoid lines and order your tickets online by going to www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or by calling 401.846.1600.    For more info, please contact Mike Martin at 401.846.1600 Ext. 210.

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