Page 32 October 2014 Oktoberfest festivities can be found all over the valley By Amanda Savage Some of the Valley’s most-loved fall events are the beer and brat-fueled festivals, known as Oktoberfest. Throughout the years, as populations and beer consciousness has grown in Phoenix, more beer events seem to appear each year. If you’re looking to enjoy German food, a day out with the family or a night out with friends – there’s something around town for everyone. PHOENIX OKTOBERFEST GO FOR THE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix Saturday, Oct. 4 12-9 p.m. oktoberfestphoenix.com Put on by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, this Oktoberfest suits those looking for a family friendly, cultural experience. Guests can enjoy traditional German beer and Bavarian food like roast chicken, pork, sausages, pretzels, sauerkraut, German apple strudel and more. German band Die Echten Waldbuam will provide music, and all are welcome to participate in the beer stein holding and Alphorn blowing competitions. Come dressed in your best lederhosen outfit for a chance to win the title of best dressed. Kids can enjoy free inflatables in the Kindervillage area throughout the day, until 6 p.m. People under 21 can enter free all day, single tickets are $5, family packs of four tickets are $15. TEMPE OKTOBERFEST GO FOR THE PARTY Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Friday-Sunday, Oct. 10-12 Times vary by day tempeoktoberfest.com One of the largest Valley Oktoberfests, this event is packed with food, entertainment and beer. Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits in Chandler will serve up traditional German food, while many other food vendors like Brown’s Amusements Carnival Food, San Francisco Chocolate Factory, Arizona Roasting Company and CA Snowie (to name a few) offer alternative food options. When it comes to beer, this festival offers an extremely wide variety of domestic, craft and import brews from Belgium, to Czech, Spain and New Zealand. There is also a wine gardens option, which offers a variety of different drinks from the vine. Blues, country, rock and polka will be played all weekend from dozens of different bands. Aside from music, attendees can enjoy a run/walk, wiener dog races, carnival rides and games. A Kinderfest area for kids with crafts, games and rides will be available. Activities and attractions are accessible with a fee; entry to the event is free. All proceeds benefit Tempe Sister City Corporation, a Tempe nonprofit. With its proximity to ASU, this event tends to get rowdy rolling into the night hours. It’s best to bring kids earlier in the day. Parking around Mill is tricky if you don’t want to pay, but pretty simple if you’re willing to spend $10 to $20 for parking garages and lots, which are all walking distance from Tempe Town Lake. TRICK OR TREAT! SCARY HEATING SYSTEMS GO! Family Owned & Operated Licensed, Bonded & Insured Service & Install on all Makes & Models Free Estimates on New Equipment RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Residential & Commercial • A/C, Heating, Low Temp, Ice Machine • Family Owned & Operated • Licensed, Bonded, & Insured • www.AccuTempAZ.com • Service & Install All Makes & Models • Free Estimates on New Equipment SUMMER IS HERE! IS YOUR AC OPERATING EFFECTIVELY? Rebates/ Credits over $ 3000 available R E F R I G E R AT I O N  A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G  R E S I D E N T I A L  C O M M E R C I A L ROC Licenses: 80131, 80132, 80133 3231 East Washington • 602-957-3745 Install a new environmentally friendly A/C system! REBATES & CREDITS AVAILABLE! ��S���L A N�W �N�I���M�N����Y FRIENDLY A/C SYSTEM! ROC Licenses: 80131, 80132, 80133 • Residential & Commercial • A/C, Heating, Low Temp, Ice Machine • Family Owned & Operated • Licensed, Bonded, & Insured • www.AccuTempAZ.com • Service & Install All Makes & Models • Free Estimates on New Equipment SUMMER IS HERE! IS YOUR AC OPERATING EFFECTIVELY? Rebates/ Credits over $ 3000 available R E F R I G E R AT I O N  A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G  R E S I D E N T I A L  C O M M E R C I A L ROC Licenses: 80131, 80132, 80133 3231 East Washington • 602-957-3745 Install a new environmentally friendly A/C system! 3231 East Washington 602-957-3745 www.AccuTempAZ.com Bill Murley, President ACCUTEMP IS AN APS/SRP QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR A/C • H�A���G • ��W T��P • I�E �A���NE & �ORE! Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Foreign Language • Cutting Edge Technology Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available See and hear us in action at our Open House on November 7, from 9:00am – 2:00pm! 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8 Photo courtesy of Braut Haus Continued on page 33

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