What's On Tap for Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati USA 2007

The 32nd annual Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati this Sept. 22 and 23 will spotlight the $42-million renovation of Cincinnati's iconic Fountain Square, made famous 30 years ago this September by the debut of "WKRP in Cincinnati" on the nation's airwaves. More than 500,000 are expected to attend the nation's largest Oktoberfest.

The square, featuring the Tyler Davidson Fountain, has undergone extensive renovation over the past two years. The Downtown renaissance has spawned the opening of a number of restaurants around Fountain Square, including McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Boi Na Braza and Cadillac Ranch, among many others.

The 2007 Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati will stretch five blocks of Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway in downtown Cincinnati, and will feature five stages showcasing continuous live German music as well as more than 40 food and drink vendors. A number of fine hotels adjoin the Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati site, including The Cincinnatian Hotel, the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, the Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, The Terrace Hotel and the Westin Hotel Cincinnati.

Event runs 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Heuboden Musikanten to play at Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati 2007
Each year, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati looks to the motherland to find an authentic German musical act to join in North America's largest Oktoberfest celebration. This year, we are proud to welcome, all the way from Bavaria, Germany, The Heuboden Musikanten Band. Translated to mean "barn loft musicians" in English, The Heuboden Musikanten Band is an ensemble of 37 members, 15 of which make up the traveling band. While they are most famous for their polkas, the group is also adept at playing waltzes, marches and concert music.

So, if you're interested in some genuine German oom-pah-pah, be sure to catch The Heuboden Musikanten Band at the P&G Stage on Fountain Square Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., or Sunday 2:30-6 p.m.

Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati also will showcase five specially commissioned alpenhorns during the performances of the Heuboden Musikanten Band.

Cincinnati Reds icon Joe Nuxhall to lead World’s Largest Chicken Dance
The youngest player ever to play Major League Baseball will demonstrate his continuing zest for life when Cincinnati Reds icon and broadcaster Joe Nuxhall leads tens of thousands of partyin’ poultry in the World’s Largest Chicken Dance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, on historic Fountain Square in Downtown Zinzinnati. “The Ol’ Lefthander” becames the second sports figure to lead the World’s Largest Chicken Dance, following on the heels of Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson, who led the 2006 version of the dance.

Budweiser Adds Freshness to Festivities
Budweiser, the "King of Beers", is one of the presenting sponsors for this year's Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati celebration. You know Budweiser - bright, crisp, clean and pure. With 12 regional breweries, you can be sure that your next Budweiser will be as fresh as the one before. Stop by the Budweiser Bier Garten on Fountain Square and taste the freshness for yourself. This is Budweiser. This is beer.

John Morrell Adds Sizzle to the Celebration
John Morrell is back this year as a presenting sponsor. John Morrell gives you more flavor, more quality and more value with their complete array of pork products. Drop by the John Morrell "Love Thing" van at this year's celebration, located on Fountain Square. Be sure to also stop in to your local grocery store to pick up the entire family of John Morrell products. What more can you expect from a company with over 175 years of experience making meat delicious? You can trust you'll love it.

Check out the excitement in three Fest Tents
Sam Adams - Located on Main Street, South of Fifth Street - Serving up the featured Oktoberfest Beer - it's a malt lovers' dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley. It's a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of the summer to the delicious taste of the fall.

Erdinger - Located on the Walnut Street, North of Fifth Street - Originating from the brewing city of Erding, Bavaria, Erdinger wheat beer is known among beer connoisseurs as an exceptionally refreshing and thirst quenching specialty beer. Be among the visitors of Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati fortunate enough to enjoy the authentic taste of Erdinger.

Spaten - Located in the P&G Platz, North of Fifth Street - One of Germany's most successful breweries, Spaten is deeply rooted in Munich's venerable beer-brewing tradition, yet it remains modern and dynamic. Be sure to visit and take part in this great German beer tradition.

Private Hospitality Pavilion
The 2007 Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati will introduce a Private Hospitality Pavilion this Sept. 22-23 weekend on Fifth Street near the Chiquita Building that will feature three hours of VIP seating, complimentary food, wine, beer, soft drinks and water for only $30 a person in advance and $40 at the door.

“We invite area companies and residents to take advantage of this wunderbar experience to entertain up to 100 people in the Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati Private Hospitality Pavilion,” said Patrick Sheeran, vice president of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in charge of The Downtown Council. “This is the ideal opportunity to invite family, friends, clients and colleagues to participate in this signature event while enjoying a private, gated hospitality area right in the heart of Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati.”

Details:

• Location: Fifth Street, Downtown Cincinnati near the Chiquita building
• Saturday from 11 a.m to 2p.m.; 3 to 6 p.m.; and 7 pm to 10 p.m.
• Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and 6 to 9 p.m.

Benefits:

• A private-gated VIP seating area that can accommodate up to 100 people for 3 hours
• Complimentary food (brats, Reuben sandwiches, potato salad & German chocolate cake
• Complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and water
• Close proximity to, rides, fest tents and musical stage areas – right in the heart of the event
• Cost: $30 per person in advance and $40 at the door; children under 12 with a paying adult are free.
• Register: The public should make advance reservations by calling 513.579.3111 or pay at the door in cash. Space is limited; reservations are highly recommended.

Trace your German roots
The German Hamburg Marketing GmbH will present Hamburg's latest attraction: BallinStadt – History of Emigration. At the BallinStadt booth, learn about an easy and authentic way to trace your roots in Germany, and "visit" the port where many began their journey to the New World. This new museum is dedicated to the five million people who emigrated via Hamburg - most to the United States, the result being that today, every fifth American has German roots.

Please note: Pets, (unless used for handicap assistance), bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, poles and sticks are prohibited in the event site during operating hours. No coolers, bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages or weapons can be brought into the event site.

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