The City of Oakland Park has perfected the art of Oktoberfest. The event organizers have learned what works when it comes to food, entertainment and activities and they have listened to attendees to add new features appealing to both adults and families.
“Oakland Park’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is known not only for dancing people, but dashing dachshunds as well,” says the City’s Parks and Leisure Services Director Heidi Burnett who enjoys dressing up in her dirndl for the occasion. “Our sponsorship relationship with Funky Buddha has taken our beer selection and food choices to a level rarely experienced at community and cultural events.”
The 14th Annual Oakland Park Oktoberfest takes place in the City’s downtown Jaco Pastorius Park (4000 N. Dixie Highway) on Friday, October 5 (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.), Saturday, October 6 (1 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Sunday, October 7 (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.).
Oktoberfest attendees old and new will be pleased the “Central Bark Dachshund Dash” will once again be the Saturday spectacle at 5 p.m. Dachshund owners must register with Central Bark Doggy Day Care at 954-568-3647.
Presenting sponsor Funky Buddha – Oakland Park’s nationally renowned craft brewery – is already brewing up a tasty array of German-inspired seasonal beers, including Floridian Hefeweizen (German wheat beer), Buddafest Marzen (a true German “festbier” brewed with Munich malts), Vibin’ Groovable Lager, Hop Gun IPA, and the award-winning Last Snow Coconut & Coffee Porter.
Besides the bevy of beverages, Oakland Park Oktoberfest offers some traditional Bavarian favorites with a new spin courtesy of the Funky Buddha Craft Food Counter whose chef has elevated grilled bratwurst to a savory taste experience by beer braising and serving with brewer’s cabbage, ale mustard, and caramelized onions on a fresh-baked poppy seed bun.
Funky Buddha Marketing Director John Linn shared some of the other culinary delights on the menu.
“Our chicken schnitzel features Florida Hefeweizen-marinated chicken cutlets pounded thin and served with ale mustard and beer pickles,” Linn said. “The sauerbraten is a German-style pot roast marinated in our Hop Gun IPA, vinegar, and spices and served with roasted root vegetables and a traditional ginger-snap gravy.”
source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/09/26/oakland-parks-oktoberfest-turns-14/
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