49th Annual German-American Festival: Fun Galore!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Timothy Pecsenye
Festival Chairman
419-356-9790
[email protected]
49th Annual German-American Festival: Fun Galore!
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2014—The beer is chilling, the brats are ready for grilling, the potatoes are being peeled and the strudels are calling your name! This weekend, Aug. 22-24, the German-American Festival will take place at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio.
“Each year the festival just keeps getting better and better,” explained Timothy Pecsenye, Festival Chairman. “We strive each year to make the festival the most memorable and fun event of the summer, and this year will be no different.”
With an enormous 49-fold selection of the best and most authentic German and Swiss food you will ever encounter, no one will leave hungry. No one will leave thirsty either as the Festival boasts a German beer selection larger than that of Oktoberfest in Germany.
The highlight of the festival is definitely the headline entertainer, Grammy award nominee Alex Meixner Band from Palm City, Florida. He will be performing along with many other Germanic and ethnic bands.
Known for its abundance of activities and entertainment for all ages, the German-American Festival is a weekend that you definitely do not want to miss. Mark your calendars and join the party that will be happening all weekend.
Check out what everyone is saying on social media about the GAF and join the conversation here: http://gaftoledo.com/. Also, text “Fest” to 55678 to receive a special discount on tickets, as well as a few important updates about what is going on at the Festival throughout the weekend. Opting-out is possible.
Purchase admission and shuttle tickets at these locations:
• Bar 145—5305 Monroe St.
• Berger’s Old Tyme—1742 W. Laskey
• Shawn’s Irish Tavern—4400 Heatherdowns, 7436 W. Bancroft, & 105 S. Third St. in Waterville
• Manhattan’s Restaurant—1516 Adams St.
• The Attic on Adams—1701 Adams St.
• Wesley’s Bar and Grill—1201 Adams St.
• Ottawa Tavern—1817 Adams St.
• Ye Old Cock n’ Bull Tavern—9 N. Huron St.
• Rocky’s Bar—4020 Secor Rd.
• Kilgus Choice Meats—3346 W. Laskey Rd.
• Ventura’s Original Mexican Cantina—7742 W. Bancroft St.
• Anchor Inn—4950 Suder Ave. in Point Place
• Mayfly Tavern—4532 N. Summit St. in Point Place
• Belle Wine and Martini Lounge—3145 Hollister Ln. in Levis Commons
• Tank’s Meats—3355 Ohio 51 in Elmore
• Pub 51—5110 Woodville Rd. in Northwood
Catch the shuttle to the Festival at the following bars:
• Bar 145—5305 Monroe St.
• Berger’s Old Tyme—1742 W. Laskey Rd.
• Mayfly Tavern—4532 N. Summit St. in Point Place
• Anchor Inn—4950 Suder Ave. in Point Place
• The Attic on Adams—1701 Adams St. in Toledo Uptown
• Ye Old Cock n’ Bull—9 N. Huron St. in Downtown Toledo
• Belle Wine and Martini Lounge—Perrysburg—Levis Commons
• Lucas County Rec Center—2901 Key St. in Maumee
• Icon’s Eatery and Entertainment—3105 Navarre in Oregon (complimentary on Friday-6:00 p.m.-close; Saturday- 2:00 p.m. to close; and Sunday- noon to close.)
• Pub 51—5110 Woodville Rd. in Northwood (complimentary)
GAF Shuttle Departure Times:
• Friday, Aug. 22—6:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 23—4:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.
• Last shuttle departs from departure locations to Festival Grounds at 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Special Sunday Shuttle: Sunday Aug, 24—2:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. from Bar 145 only. Last shuttle departs from Bar 145 on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Last shuttle departs from Festival Grounds at 11:00 p.m.
Festival Hours:
• Friday, Aug. 22- 6:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. (Parade and Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:00
p.m.)
• Saturday, Aug. 23- 2:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 24- Noon-11:00 p.m.
Admission:
General admission is $8.00 per person. Children 12 years of age and under are admitted at no charge when with an adult or guardian.
$7.00 Discount Advance Purchase Admission Tickets are available for online purchase if you want to save time and avoid lines at www.germanamericanfestival.net. Two day admission is $10.00 and three day is $15.00, and are also available online.
About the German-American Festival: The Festival is operated by GAF Society, which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is sponsored by the seven German- and Swiss-American societies in Toledo, and is intended to promote and enhance the German and Swiss cultures, as well as generate revenue to support the German and Swiss cultural center in Oregon, along with a variety of scholarship, athletic and philanthropic programs in the Toledo area.
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Press Release Contact Name: Emily Loss
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 419-244-7766
Organization Name: Communica
Website or Link: www.communica-usa.com
Organization Address: 31 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH, 43604