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Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with us!

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Note: This event has already passed.

USAG Italy and MWR are celebrating Oktoberfest this year and you're invited!

What to Expect:

  • Traditional Oktoberfest food and drinks
  • Traditional Oktoberfest music
  • Competitions and prizes
  • A festival tent with tables you can reserve!
  • VIP tents
    • Food platter (drinks not included)
    • Dedicated waiting staff

Please note:

  • All ages are invited!
  • Once you've paid the admission fee, you'll get plenty for free:
    • Rides for kids
    • Bull rides (adult and youth)
    • Competition entry (except the stein hold)

VIP Tent Food Platter Includes (VIP Tents are SOLD OUT):

  • Meat
    • 1/2 Stinco (pork knuckle) or 1/2 chicken
    • Bratwurst
    • Weisswurst (white sausage)
    • Rolled Salamella
  • Sides
    • Sauerkraut
    • Purple Cabbage
    • Potato Salad
    • French Fries
  • Dessert
    • Strudel / Sacher Cake

A La Carte Menu for the Community:

  • 1/2 Stinco (pork knuckle)
  • 1/2 Chicken
  • Rolled Salamella
  • Bratwurst
  • Weisswurst (white sausage)
  • Potato Salad
  • French Fries
  • Sauerkraut
  • Purple Cabbage
  • Dessert
  • Festive Beers
  • Spirits (from the Arena)
  • Pretzels (from the BOSS Program)

Entertainment Includes:

  • Keg Toss (with prizes)
  • Stein Hold (with prizes)
  • Lederhosen / Dirndl Contest (with prizes)
  • Adult bull riding
  • Children bull riding
  • Live Traditional Music
  • Kids Crafts and Activities

Sponsored By:

Don't miss out on the fun!

Cost

General Admission:

  • Pre-Registration: $3.00 per person (ages 12 and under free)
  • Event Day Admission: $5.00 per person (ages 12 and under free)

VIP Tents: $300.00 (split between 8 people per VIP tent) - SOLD OUT

Reserved Table in Event Tent: $100.00

Food prices vary and will be posted at the event.

Registration Information

What is Pre-Registration:

  • Admission Fee / Wrist Bands
  • Beer Steins
  • Fest Tent Tables

Pre-registration begins: October 2 at the Arena Bowling Center snack bar

Del Din Warrior Zone - Registration Days:

  • October 3 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • October 5 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • October 10 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Guest Pre-Registration:

  • Download the VMC Oktoberfest Guest Registration Excel Spreadsheet
  • Sponsor fills out their information and DoD ID number (on your ID card)
  • Sponsor or Italian guest fills in the guest section (must have their ID card # from their Carta di Identita, NOT from their driver's license/patente)
  • Submit the form to the email address listed on the Excel spreadsheet no later than October 6 and 5 p.m. (17:00)
  • Arena Soldiers & Family Entertainment Center
  • +39 (0)444-71-5181
  • Military DSN (314)646-5181
  • Hours:
    Monday
    7:00am-2:00pm
    Kitchen Service Only
    Tuesday
    7:00am-9:00pm
    Kitchen Service
    11:00am-9:00pm
    Bowling
    Wednesday
    7:00am-9:00pm
    Kitchen Service
    11:00am-9:00pm
    Bowling
    Thursday
    7:00am-9:00pm
    Kitchen Service
    11:00am-9:00pm
    Bowling
    Friday
    7:00am-10:00pm
    Kitchen Service
    11:00am-10:00pm
    Bowling
    Saturday
    8:30am-10:00pm
    Kitchen Service
    11:00am-10:00pm
    Bowling
    Sunday
    1:00pm-8:00pm
    Kitchen Service
    1:00pm-8:00pm
    Bowling
    Federal Holidays
    Closed
  • Del Din Warrior Zone
  • Military DSN (314)646-4400
  • Hours:
    Monday
    9:00am-11:00pm
    Facility Hours
    5:00pm-10:00pm
    Kitchen Hours
    5:00pm-10:30pm
    Bar Hours
    11:30am-1:30pm
    Lunch Hours
    Tuesday
    9:00am-11:00pm
    Facility Hours
    5:00pm-10:00pm
    Kitchen Hours
    5:00pm-10:30pm
    Bar Hours
    11:30am-1:30pm
    Lunch Hours
    Wednesday
    9:00am-11:00pm
    Facility Hours
    5:00pm-10:00pm
    Kitchen Hours
    5:00pm-10:30pm
    Bar Hours
    11:30am-1:30pm
    Lunch Hours
    Thursday
    9:00am-11:00pm
    Facility Hours
    5:00pm-10:00pm
    Kitchen Hours
    5:00pm-10:30pm
    Bar Hours
    11:30am-1:30pm
    Lunch Hours
    Friday
    9:00am-Midnight
    Facility Hours
    5:00pm-11:00pm
    Kitchen Hours
    5:00pm-11:30pm
    Bar Hours
    11:30am-1:30pm
    Lunch Hours
    Saturday
    3:00pm-Midnight
    Facility Hours
    5:00pm-11:00pm
    Kitchen Hours
    5:00pm-11:30pm
    Bar Hours
    Sunday
    Closed
    Training Holidays
    Same As Mon-Thurs-Same As Mon-Thurs
    U.S. Federal Holidays
    Closed