BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Now that the calendar has turned the web page to October, it’s time for a time-honored German custom at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
“This is our 15th annual Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport,” mentioned ArtsQuest director of communication, Jenn Loconte.
The occasion is free, with lots to soak up. “There’s four different beer gardens all the traditional German fair,” mentioned Loconte. “You’ll see German dancing. It’s just a lot of fun for everybody.”
Yes, there’s loads of conventional German meals.
Heaven On A Bun has been at Oktoberfest all 15 years. “This is a wonderful event, it’s been growing every year and great crowds,” mentioned Mike Kelly with Heaven On A Bun.
They’ve been dishing up their very own German spin on a burger. “We have a specialty here, it’s a Bavarian burger,” mentioned Kelly. “It’s a pretzel roll with a burger with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and grilled onions with a German mustard.”
If you feel as much as it, you’ll be able to participate within the bratwurst consuming contest.
There’s various German impressed video games.
“One of the favorites that comes back every year is the wiener dog races, the dachshund races, or any dog that is under 25 pounds and is a wiener dog at heart,” mentioned Laconte.
There’s additionally stein holding contests. “We were doing that this morning and it’s hard holding those beer steins are heavy,” mentioned Laconte.
Beer is a standard theme of Oktoberfest, and the Lehigh County DA’s workplace desires to ensure it would not result in a DUI.
This yr, they’ve a tent positioned simply toes from the exit.
“We’re doing a walk the line simulation, goggles, breathalyzer test,” mentioned Shelby Vince, Special Assistant to the Lehigh County DA.
There’s additionally an incentive to cease by. “If you are able to guess correctly on a quiz we’re doing Uber vouchers and those vouchers are from 5 PM to 1:30 in the morning and they will give you $20 off an Uber ride,” mentioned Vince.
The DA’s workplace says they need folks to have a great time, simply do it responsibly.
Oktoberfest goes this weekend and subsequent. Doors open at midday on Saturdays and Sundays, and once more at 5 on Friday.