Last chance to grab Oktoberfest tickets
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Pietersburg 100 and the local German community, this year's event takes place on Halloween and guests are invited to dress up in either their Oktoberfest regalia or according to the Halloween theme.
POLOKWANE – A limited number of tickets for the city’s annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, 31 October, are still available. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Pietersburg 100 and the local German community, this year’s event takes place on Halloween and guests are invited to dress up in either their Oktoberfest regalia or according to the Halloween theme. Prizes will be awarded to the most appropriately dressed couples.
The usual venue at Bolivia Estate, that has a capacity of 1 000 persons, will be utilised but attendance will be restricted to 250 partygoers in order to comply with Covid-19 regulations.
Live music by the popular Velvet Sounds Traditional German Oompah Band will ensure an evening of great entertainment and schweinenbraten, sauerkraut, kartoffelsalat and a green salad will complete the menu. A variety of beers as well as a Gin bar will be available and a craft beer stall will cater for those with a special taste.
According to Horst Meyer, the Oktoberfest has been arranged due to popular demand and all logistical arrangements are in place. “This year’s event will be slightly different from previous years due to Covid-19 but we will not compromise on the fun,” Meyer said.
Ticket prices have been reduced to R200 per person for this year to allow everyone to take part in the event and make a contribution towards the funds that are donated to charities like Our Home/Ons Tuiste.
Tickets are available from Meyer (072 616 3339) or Lara Kirkpatrick (082 677 2523), no tickets will be sold at the door.
