Aberdeen Proving Ground Hosts Oktoberfest

ABERDEEN, MD - From Aberdeen Proving Ground: Join Aberdeen Proving Ground for a wunderbar celebration of all things German at APG’s annual Oktoberfest! The largest Oktoberfest in APG’s history, the celebration kicks off Thursday, September 28 and runs through Saturday, September 30. The traditional keg tapping ceremony, hosted by Maj. Gen. Randy Taylor, Senior Commander, kicks off the celebration at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 28.

Oktoberfest Events and activities

o German Festhalle featuring Alex Meixner and Edelweiss Band

o German Cuisine provided by Bavarian Brauhaus
o Festival fare along with German and craft beers
o Craft show
o Military vehicle displays and Army Silver Wings Parachute Team
o Regional bands Amish Outlaws, Great Train Robbery, Leather n Lace, Walk-Ins Welcome, 1974 Band and more
o Family Fun Zone with children's attractions and entertainment
o Traditional German Volksmarch
o Car & Bike Show
o Centennial 10K Run
o Saturday night fireworks

For a full list of events and entertainment for the APG Oktoberfest visit http://www.apgmwr.com/2017-oktoberfest.

Driving directions to the gate can be found at: https://www.apg.army.mil/NewcomersAndVisitors/GateHoursAndDirections#.

The event is open to the public and will include local craft beers, entertainment and activities for the whole family, and authentic German food. Admission is $5 a day or $12 for 3-day pass; children under 16 are free.
Timeline: Thursday, September 28: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, September 29: 2-9 p.m. Saturday, September 30: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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.

See the full list of events and entertainment for the APG Oktoberfest.

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