October 6, 2009 --   Oktoberfest at Carlisle Barracks is an all-day, family-oriented event to be held on Indian Field, Ashburn Drive, on Saturday Oct. 17.  

  Come out and enjoy the live entertainment, food and beverages, and fun activities for both adults and children that are scheduled throughout the day.

    All events and activities are free; food and beverages to be sold include:  bratwurst, pulled pork, pit beef, Italian and Polish sausage, hot dogs, corn on the cob, French fries, pizza, soft pretzels, funnel cakes, ice cream and more.

      The Bowling Center will be closed on Saturday, October 17th at Noon due to the Oktoberfest. 

  The event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Carlisle Barracks Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division.The event will be held rain or shine.  For more information, call 717-245-4069.

    Events include:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Registration 5K Volksmarch (first 100 adults and children who finish the Volksmarch will receive free T-shirts)    A Volksmarch is an organized non-competitive hike or walk.  Developed in Europe, Volksmarching is good exercise and encourages outdoor physical activity for people of all ages.

            The Volksmarch will pass through the Army Heritage Trail's Vietnam Living History event.

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Craft Vendors/Static Displays

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Food and Beverages ("tapping" of first beer 11 a.m. at the Fest Tent)

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Happy Wanderers (Oompha Band)

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Paint Ball

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – International Soccer Game

12 - 5 p.m. – Children's Games

12 - 5 p.m. – Caricature Artist

1 – 2 p.m. – Best Bavarian Costume Contest (Adult/Child)

2 - 3 p.m. – Polka Demo

3 – 6 p.m. – Nate Myers and the Aces

4-4:30 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest

  Kids activities scheduled from 12-5 p.m. include:

Videoke (kideoke)

Face Painting

Carmel Apple Dipping

Pumpkin Bowling

Mini Golf

Bingo

Ring Toss

Duck Bobbing

Craft Station         

Moon Bounce