Aberdeen Proving Ground Hosts Annual Oktoberfest

From Aberdeen Proving Ground:

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD — From brats and beer to oompah and polka, come celebrate Aberdeen Proving Ground's 2016 Oktoberfest at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, September 16-17.
Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Friday, September 16 with an opening ceremony at the APG North Recreation Center hosted by Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, senior commander at Aberdeen Proving Ground beginning at 5 p.m. Installation and community leaders will share a centuries-old Bavarian tradition of tapping the first keg with a regional German band to provide music and entertainment.

"For many families, APG's Oktoberfest has become a great way to celebrate the fall season," said APG FMWR Chief Mike Lupacchino. "The festival this year is scaled down somewhat, but still provides something for everyone in the family from children's activities, delicious German-style food and beverages, polka and oompah music."

The celebration will continue 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17 beginning with a Volksmarch run/walk and a car and bike show.

In addition to the German food and beverage, the two-day festivities (September 16 and 17) will include traditional music in the Festhalle tent, inflatables and kids’ activities for all ages, a Volksmarch fitness walk, car shows and live entertainment.

APG's Oktoberfest is free and open to the public.

Getting on post
Community members over the age of 18 will be allowed to access the installation with a state or U.S. government-issued ID card such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport or any other form of U.S. government-issued ID. Ages 17 and younger do not require ID cards.

Once on post, signs will direct attendees to parking and to the Oktoberfest grounds.

For more information on the APG Oktoberfest click here or contact Amburr Reese at Amburr.j.reese.civ@mail.mil, 410-278-3775.

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