Auburn University’s Third Annual Oktoberfest

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  Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Auburn, AL, USA

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Beer lovers will have reason to rejoice this September as The Hotel at Auburn University brings Oktoberfest back to Auburn for the third year in a row—and it’s bigger than ever before. Visitors can enjoy traditional German vittles, live music and, of course, celebrate beer by sampling more than100 craft brews. The festival will take place Saturday, September 28 from 4-9 p.m. at The Hotel at Auburn University. Presale tickets are available for $35 and can be purchased at http://auoktoberfest.bpt.me/. Tickets will be $45 at the door. Food tickets will be sold separately for $5 each.

“This year’s Oktoberfest will be our biggest celebration yet,” said Hans van der Reijden, managing director of The Hotel at Auburn University. “We’ve partnered with Alabama Beverage and The Event Group a Tailgate Guys Company, which has allowed us to increase the size of the event as well as the number of participating breweries, so beer fans will have an even larger variety of brews to sample. We are striving to create an authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere in Auburn by featuring the best in beer, food and entertainment.”

The Hotel at Auburn University is offering two great packages for visitors looking to enhance their experience. The “Eat, Drink, & Be German” package includes one general admission ticket, five food tickets, and an Oktoberfest t-shirt for $60. For beer enthusiasts who would like to make a weekend out of the fest, The Hotel at Auburn University is offering a special overnight deal. For $199, guests will receive two general admission tickets, four food tickets, two Oktoberfest t-shirts, a Saturday night stay at the hotel, and the breakfast buffet for two in Ariccia on Sunday morning.

Each brewery will showcase a small selection of beers, giving attendees an opportunity to sample a variety of great brews. Select breweries will also present one-off beers, which are brewed specifically to be served at the Oktoberfest event. Guests will be able to sample beers from the following breweries:

Abita Lazy Magnolia
Anchor Brewing Left Hand Brewing Co.
Avondale Brewing Co. Merchant du Vin
Bell’s Brewery North Coast Brewing Co.
Below the Radar Oskar Blues Brewery
Blue Pants Brewery Railyard Brewing Co.
Chattahoochee Brewing Co. Sam Adams Boston Brewery
Duvel Moortgat Brewery Straight to Ale
Founders Brewing Terrapin Beer Co.
Heavy Seas Yellowhammer Brewing
Innis & Gunn

A selection of German Oktoberfest staples will be available for purchase and include bratwurst, sauerkraut and obatzter—a traditional German cheese spread that’s packed with flavor. Performances by two bands will serve as the soundtrack to this fun-filled event. Televisions playing college football will also be setup throughout the festival.

For additional information or to book the overnight package, please visit The Hotel at Auburn University Website at www.auhcc.com/oktoberfest.

Centrally located near the shops and restaurants of downtown Auburn, AL, The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center is just a short walk from the excitement of Auburn University and a diverse array of cultural and entertainment attractions. Whether in town for the big game, a special party, or a productive business meeting, the hotel’s 236 newly renovated guestrooms and suites offer true Southern hospitality in an ideal setting. For a true taste of Italy, visit Ariccia Trattoria & Bar, located inside the hotel. An open kitchen and outdoor terrace seating add character to this restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, Sunday Brunch, and offers take-out service. Ariccia features an espresso bar and unique wine list, and has a private dining room for special events. Located in Ariccia Trattoria & Bar, Piccolo is Auburn’s only true lounge experience for specialty cocktails and a large variety of appetizers and desserts. The menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing, refreshing cocktails, and piccolo bottles of champagne. Live jazz performances take place on Fridays and Saturdays (except on home football game weekends). The property is managed by the Atlanta-based Capella Hotel Group. For additional information or reservations, please call (800) 228-2876 or visit www.auhcc.com.


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