Grab Your Lederhosen, Dirndls For The White Plains OktoberFest

WHITE PLAINS, NY — It's time to party (and eat) like you're on a German holiday.

OktoberFest is back in downtown White Plains this Sunday. Locals and visitors are invited to don their lederhosen and dirndls to celebrate with thousands of others.

The White Plains Business Improvement District (BID) says downtown White Plains "will transform into a little slice of Germany for Westchester’s most authentic OktoberFest."

Held outdoors on Mamaroneck Ave., between East Post Rd. and Maple Ave., the tented event will feature live music, exciting competitions, and family-friendly activities — rain or shine.

"OktoberFest is one of our most beloved public events," Jennifer Furioli, Executive Director of the White Plains BID, said. "Our secret sauce is one of our key team members, Jennifer Tillerson, who hails from Germany herself and has continued to make this event more authentic every year. This is a great way to connect with neighbors and engage with our businesses on one of our downtown's dynamic blocks."

Those 21 and older will be able to enjoy a selection of six beers on tap, including Paulaner, Stella, Big Wave, Captain Lawrence Autumn Blaze, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Heineken, along with White Plains' own Wolf & Warrior available.

Food will be available from Brazen Fox, Cantina, Freebird Kitchen and Bar, Hudson Grille, Lazy Boy Saloon, Lilly’s, Ron Blacks Beer Hall, Wolf & Warrior, Sundance Kitchen, and Walter’s Hot Dogs.

Entertainment will include:

• Melina & the Oompahs, sponsored by Jägermeister, with a high-energy Oktoberfest performance with music ranging from traditional German Oompah to top hits from the '50s to today's favorites. Melina grew up in Germany and currently resides in NYC. Her performance pays tribute to the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, where she has performed, as well as other Oktoberfest celebrations such as Central Park Oktoberfest and Oktoberfest at Hudson Yards.
• A DJ playing a mix of American and German hits throughout the afternoon.
• Fun German-themed competitions like Stein-holding, alpine horn-blowing, and the Frankfurter toss.
• A variety of life-sized yard games (Connect Four, cornhole, etc.).
• Picnic tables for chatting with friends.
• Family-friendly hours early in the festival, with face-painting, hands-on crafts, and a balloon artist.

Limited advance wristbands are available for $11 online. Day-of wristbands will be sold for $15 at the East Post Rd. and Maple Ave. entrances. Wristband purchases are credit/debit only. All outside beer purchases are cash-only, and proof of age is required to obtain a wristband.

Attendees are expected to act responsibly and within the law at the event. Complimentary safe rides will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., courtesy of Dana Distributors.

Sponsors for the even include: Cappelli Organization, Jägermeister, Heineken, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Captain Lawrence Autumn Blaze, Kona Big Wave, Stella, and Paulaner.

For more information and wristbands visit the White Plains BID Oktoberfest website.

To continue the German spirit, there will once again be OktoberFest celebrations until October 24 at participating restaurants on Mamaroneck Ave. Attendees 21+ will enjoy themed food, beer, happy hour, and Jägermeister specials along with OktoberFest-themed trivia nights, bingo, and karaoke. Gifts and swag will be available, courtesy of Jägermeister.