Shorty’s Oktoberfest is back – it’s new – it’s different – it’s fun – it’s a traditional German-style Oktoberfest
“Shorty’s Wiesn” – pronounced /veezn/, meaning meadow
Shorty’s new Oktoberfest is named after the “Wiesn”, the traditional grounds of the Munich Oktoberfest.
Event Schedule
Doors open at 11am
Noon: Opening of the event with the ceremonial tapping of the first keg by our Special Guest, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle! Followed by a silent auction of her famous Apple Strudel.
Outdoor Kids Entertainment, 12pm – 6pm
Inflatable Slide Petal Carts Story Telling
Music Entertainment in our Beer Garden
12pm – 2pm: The Happy Wanderers, Steve Knapke and John Martin
Steve Knapke retired from the U.S. Navy in 1999 after serving for 23 years. He had not played the accordion for over 40 years, relearned and joined the Rose City Accordion Club and eventually became their president. He performs at various venues and Oktoberfest celebrations (Mount Angel, Ridgefield, Washougal). After retiring, John Martin became an active performer at Oktoberfests and other musical events.
2:30pm – 4:00 pm: Local Jazz Combo
4:30pm – 6:30pm: Encore Brass, 13 members of a local brass ensemble
Encore Brass began in fall of 1978 as quintet. In general instrumentation is 4 trumpets, 3 French horns, 3 trombones, 2 euphoniums, tuba and percussion. Besides the chance to play an extensive range of brass music, the group is dedicated to having fun! Repertoire performed includes classical transcriptions, brass band music, jazz arrangements, Christmas music, pop and Americana pieces, and German waltzes and polkas in the fall for Oktoberfest.
7pm – 8pm: The Wildish
This young 6 member band started in Bellingham, WA and then migrated to the Portland Oregon area. They play a mix of alternative rock with funk, folk and classics influences! They’ll get you off your seats and start dancing!
8pm – 11pm: Justin Sheehy and the Over Easy (members from Lucky Town, Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band)
American Rock, Party and Dance Music
The Food
Authentic German-style food offered by Mill Creek Pub, German Spaetzle, Brats, Pretzel with Cheese, Biergarten Radi, and more.
The Beer
Uncle Otto’s Festbier (Marzen), Little Dipper
Pilsener, Fortside
Koelsch, Mill City Brew Werks
Hefeweizen, Mill City Brew Werks
Oktoberfest Special Edition, Mill City Brew Werks
Alpha IPA, Mill City Brew Werks
Cider, Mill City Brew Werks
The Wine
Milbrandt Riesling, Washington
Scenic Valley Gruner Veltliner, Oregon
David Hill Pinot Noir, Oregon
Glencorrie Cuvée Marquis (Red Blend),Walla Walla
Water and Soda
Buy your tickets now, at either Shorty’s location
Or purchase online at Ticket Tomato
**Shorty’s Vancouver location will be closed for regular business during Shorty’s Wiesn. If you are not attending the event, please visit Shorty’s Ridgefield location for all your gardening needs.
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- 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver
Washington
98664
United States - September 21, 2019, 11:00 am-11:00 pm
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