Center Moriches Oktoberfest To Benefit Underprivileged Kids

CENTER MORICHES, NY — If award-winning German beer, sizzling bratwurst and Bavarian pretzels get your mouth watering, this is the event for you.

Lidl US will host two Oktoberfest events on Long Island in September to benefit the John Theissen Children's Foundation, a charity devoted to assisting sick and underprivileged children in the region. All the proceeds will be used to provide hospitals and child-care facilities with therapeutic and recreational equipment, help families who need it pay for medical expenses, and offer children special wishes and gifts throughout the year.

One of the events will be held on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 in Center Moriches at 812 Montauk Highway, from 1 to 6 p.m. Beer will be flowing, authentic Oktoberfest grub will be served hot, and Smitty's Polka Band, Melinda and the Oompahs, and Street Beat Brass will provide traditional German entertainment. Click here for more info.

The other event will be held in Huntington Station on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Walt Whitman Mall.

"We are proud to partner with Lidl and appreciate their generous support for our work with the neediest children and their families on Long Island," John Theissen, executive director and founder of the John Theissen Children's Foundation said.

The donation, he said, "will help us bring smiles and make a difference in the lives of thousands of kids" in the community.

"We are thrilled to show our support for the John Theissen Children's Foundation, a cause that has helped so many children in need on Long Island," said Johannes Fieber, CEO of Lidl US. "Our team looks forward to celebrating Oktoberfest with the community and bringing authentic, award-winning beer and food that benefits this inspiring charity."