4th Annual AustOberfest

From 4th Annual AustOberfest Website:

Saturday, October 22nd, 2016

The event will run from 3pm till 11pm
Sausage Tastings will be from 3pm till 7pm or till food runs out.

"2013 Best New Food Event" Austin Monthly Magazine
"TOP 10 UP & COMING Oktoberfests in the country!" 2014 ********.***
"2014 Best Cultural Event" Austin Monthly Magazine

On Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 the Austin Saengerrunde will open its doors to 4th Annual AustOberfest (Austin + Oktoberfest) celebrating Central Texas German heritage with German-style sausage, lots of bier, contest stage, bowling & live music.

Price of ticket includes unlimited German-style sausage and sides from some of Central Texas' best meat purveyors: Last year included LaBBQ, Miller's, Freedmen's, Stiles Switch, Louie Mueller., Southside Market, Meyers Elgin Sausage, Hoovers, School House Pub and Micklethwait Craft Meats. (5) Texas German Bier tastings by Karbach Brewing Co. and Shiner Brewing is also included along with live music entertainment Brave Combo, Minor Mishap and Czech Melody Masters with 17th Street Bier Garten and bowling alley.

ABOUT THE AUSTIN SAENGERRUNDE
In 1852, German settlers in Austin formed a traditional singing group. On February 8, 1879, the group officially organized as a singing society bearing the name "Saengerrunde". The Saengerrunde is the oldest ethnic organization in Austin. Scholz Garden, a beer garden established in 1867 by German immigrant August Scholz, became a favorite meeting place for Saengerrunde members. The Scholz Garden property, originally owned by Lemp Brewery of St. Louis, included a dance hall and bowling alley as well as the restaurant and beer garden. In 1904, the Austin Saengerrunde club leased the property from Lemp Brewery and in 1908 purchased the entire property. Under the stewardship of the Austin Saengerrunde, the combined facilities have continued to provide an atmosphere that encourages members and guests to preserve and enjoy the German heritage. For more information, see www.********.***

About our beneficiaries:

Foodways Texas was founded in July 2010 by a group of scholars, chefs, journalists, restaurateurs, farmers, ranchers, and other citizens of the state of Texas who have made it their mission to preserve, promote and celebrate the diverse food cultures of Texas. We represent a movement to preserve the vibrant foodways of Texas through oral history projects, documentary films, recipe collections, and scholarly research. We seek to highlight the state's distinctive foods and food cultures by staging an annual scholarly symposium, supporting educational food-based seminars, promoting local food networks, and partnering with universities and other non-profit organizations to educate future generations about the stories behind the food we eat. www.********.***

HOPE is a socially conscious team of producers. We create events that mobilize people to get involved and help projects and organizations around the world. Through events and our ongoing projects, HOPE provides ways for artists and musicians to collaborate and donate their talent and influence contributing creative value instead of simply writing a check. www.********.***