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September 10, 2015 (La Mesa)—Oktoberfest has been a tradition in La Mesa’s downtown village since 1942, drawing over 100,000 attendees in recent years. This year, the La Mesa Village Merchants Association aims to host the Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3 from 12 noon to 10 p.m.
After meeting its deadline for paying off past debt to the city and obtaining a permit, organizers plan to bring the popular festival goes back to its roots with a focus on German heritage.
The Bavarian Beergarden Band, Alpine Gemutlichkeit Dancers, and the El Cajon German Band highlight the entertainment listed on the Merchants' website. There will be German food including bratwurst and real German beer served up at two beer gardens. Beer lovers can choose from Oktoberfest Marzan, Hef, Munich Lager and kegs of Salvator. There will also be vendors.
Below is the lineup of entertainment:
The Show!
Friday Oct 2nd in the Allison St Beer Garden (Family Friendly): 5pm to 9:30pm - Bavarian Beergarden Band and the Alpine Gemutlichkeit Dancers...
At 6pm our Fun Keg Pop and Games in the Allison St Beer Garden...
Friday Oct 2nd in the Palm Ave Beer Garden - (Adult Beer Garden Age 21): 6pm to 9:30pm - Mr. Mark Danisovsky
Saturday Oct 3rd in the Allison St Beer Garden (Family Friendly): Noon to 9:30pm, - Bavarian Beergarden Band and the Alpine Gemutlichkeit Dancers
Saturday Oct 3rd in the Palm Ave Beer Garden - (Adult Beer Garden Age 21): 1pm to 3:30pm, - Mr. Mark Danisovsky
Saturday Oct 3rd in the Palm Ave Beer Garden - (Adult Beer Garden Age 21): 4:30pm to 9:30pm, - The El Cajon German Band
For more details, visit the La Mesa Village Merchants Association website at http://www.lmvma.com/SeasonalEvents/Oktoberfest.aspx
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