{"id":8829,"date":"2010-09-15T17:15:49","date_gmt":"2010-09-16T00:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=8829"},"modified":"2010-09-16T08:45:42","modified_gmt":"2010-09-16T15:45:42","slug":"rotary-clubs-28th-annual-oktoberfest-oct-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=8829","title":{"rendered":"Rotary Clubs 28th Annual Oktoberfest Oct.2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Oktober3-Tm\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. On October 2, 2010 the Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad<\/strong> will be hosting their 28th Annual Oktoberfest<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong>at Holiday Park in the heart of Carlsbadistan<\/em> and it appears that beer is still on the menu<\/p>\n

The event, scheduled from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at Holiday Park, will bring thousands of people to enjoy German food (and beer!), oompah-pah music, and a variety of entertainment for children. (Holiday Park is located between Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive off the I-5 Freeway) . . . The Oktoberfest is organized by the Rotary Club of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club. \u201cWe are proud to be presenting Carlsbad\u2019s premiere family event again this year,\u201d said Mark Havel<\/strong>, Oktoberfest co-chairman. \u201cThe Oktoberfest is put on by volunteers and has through the years raised over a million dollars, of which 100% of the net proceeds are given to local charities.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Click here for past coverage of the annual Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad Oktoberfests<\/a><\/strong> or follow the jump for all the details.
\nRotary Clubs of Carlsbad Host 28h Annual Oktoberfest<\/p>\n

CARLSBAD, CA \u2013 Get out your lederhosen! The Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest<\/a><\/strong>, a fall tradition of feasting, fun and fundraising, will mark its 28th anniversary this year. The event, scheduled from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at Holiday Park, will bring thousands of people to enjoy German food (and beer!), oompah-pah music, and a variety of entertainment for children. (Holiday Park is located between Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive off the I-5 Freeway)<\/p>\n

The Oktoberfest is organized by the Rotary Club of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club. \u201cWe are proud to be presenting Carlsbad\u2019s premiere family event again this year,\u201d said Mark Havel, Oktoberfest co-chairman. \u201cThe Oktoberfest is put on by volunteers and has through the years raised over a million dollars, of which 100% of the net proceeds are given to local charities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad and the Women\u2019s Resource Center are major recipients of the proceeds, and the two sponsoring Rotary Clubs use the remainder to support local charities, scholarships and other Rotary community projects.<\/p>\n

The German band \u201cRoger and the Villagers\u201d will highlight the festivities, regaling the crowd with the famous Chicken Dance. The Pacific Coast Community Band and the MiraCosta Windjammer Band are also scheduled to perform during the day.<\/p>\n

The event will again offer the popular Rotary Pumpkin Patch where children can decorate pumpkins and compete for prizes in different age groups. Moon jumps, clowns, face painting and caricaturists will keep all the little ones (and their parents!) entertained. <\/p>\n

For the first time this year, the Carlsbad Coastal Winery will be hosting a grape stomp at Oktoberfest, including separate barrels for adults and for kids \u2013 sure to be a big hit for all ages.<\/p>\n

The traditional German meal will be served until 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, and they may be purchased at the park or in advance from any Carlsbad Rotarian, or at the Boys & Girls Club at 3155 Roosevelt St., or at the Women\u2019s Resource Center, 1963 Apple St. in Oceanside. For more information, visit www.rotaryoktoberfest.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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