Oktoberfest Beer Tasting & Dance at the German-American Heritage Museum
Fri Sep 23, 6:30 PM - Fri Sep 23, 9:30 PM

Celebrate Oktoberfest and enjoy a taste of Germany with a very special tasting of German beer, including limited seasonal specialties, German sausage, potato salad, and pretzels. Socialize and network with like-minded beer aficionados and connoisseurs while listening to traditional German music with optional dancing to a live German band. Learn about the long history of Germans in the United States, their significant contributions (which go well beyond beer and bratwurst!) and the strong connection that exists between the two countries.

Also enjoy the option to arrive at the beginning of the event and learn how to dance the waltz and polka so that you can enjoy dancing to the live German band performing waltzes and polka during the event.

As you explore the exhibits of the German American Heritage Museum, enjoy a selection of traditional German food (menu selections may change):

• Potato pancakes

• Chicken Schnitzel

• Potato salad

• Bratwurst/Variety (with appropriate accompaniments)

• Salad

• Bread

• Pretzels

As you enjoy your evening, enjoy a selection of German beer.

Requested Attire

Business or Cocktail Attire Requested. All guests must be 21 and over. Traditional German attire welcome!

Event Agenda (May change)

6:30 PM

Admission for waltz and polka lessons

7:30 PM

Admission for an evening of German music, culture, beer, food, and dancing

German band performs waltz and polka music with optional dancing

9:30 PM

Event concludes

Parking

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.

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