3rd Annual OctoberFest-4-Vets

***Children Free With Adult***

Beer, food, and activities for kids of all ages set the stage for a fun-filled fall afternoon. Bring the whole family on Saturday, October 5th to the American Legion in Yardley for our 3rd Annual,open-to-the-public, OktoberFest-For-The-Vets! All Proceeds benefit the causes of the American Legion Post 317 (Yardley) and the Corporal Michael J Crescenz Veterans Medical Center in Philadelphia.

Last year's, produced over $7,000 in donations to support Recreation Activities for Veterans, restocking the Medical Center's Donation Pantry, and providing Thanksgiving Meals for over 60 Home-Bound Veterans. We look to expand our support of these programs.

Event Schedule:

11:00 AM : First Tap. PROST!

11:00-1:00 : Live Music: The Faculty Band

11:00 - 4:00: Kids Corner Activities: Playgound, Face Painting, Rock Painting, Chalking, and a Bounce House (Sponsored by Marvic Supply),

12:00 : Storybook time by COMMOMPLACE READER.

1:00-2:00 : Fred Beans brings: Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding) (Sign-up from 11-12:45) - Men's and Women's and two kids rounds - Prizes Awarded

2:00-4:00 : Live Music: Mike And Laura Band (Sponsored by the Yardley Beer Fest)

2:30-3:30 : Dart Tournament (Sponsored by the Robert Morris Inn)

2:30 - Kid's Obstacle Course run by SPIRE FITNESS

3:15- Announcements (Raffle and Participant Numbers)

3:45- Final Pours: You don't have to go home, the festivities continue through the evening at the American Legion Post 317, downstairs.

Raffle Sponsors:

Spire Fitness, Burritos, Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Vault Brewing, Panna Gelateria, Shady Brook Farm, Continental Tavern, Yardley Ice House, Wawa, Stateside Vodka, and more.

Enjoy Beer, Food, and Fun activities with friends and family in an outdoor setting under a canopy of tall trees. Have a fun fall day while supporting those who have served.

Beer: Authentic German Fest Bier from HoffBrau & Spatten . Rotating Fall and Fest Biers from Local Supporting breweries to include Bitchin Kitten, Aristeaus, Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Newtown Brewing Company, SlyFox Brewing, Workhorse Brewing, Yards Brewing, Boston Beer Co: Sam Adams & Twisted Tea, and others.

Cocktails & Mixed Drinks: The American Legion bar will be open to the public serving all of our favorite non-beer options. Speciality Cocktail options will be available Courtesy of Stateside Vodka.

Food: Authentic Wursts, Spaetzel, Pretzels, Hamburgers, Sodas / Waters. Cramer's Bakery Tasty Sugar Cookies.

Activities:

Kids

Kids Corner: Large Play Area for the Kids with Swings and Slides, Storytime with Yardley's Commonplace Reader, Obstacle Course By Spire Fitness, Sidewalk Chalk, Rock Painting, Cornhole, Ladder Golf, Quoits. Bounce House(Sponsored By Marvic Supply)

Adults:

Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding) Competition (Brought by Fred Beans)

Multiple Raffle Baskets Sponsored By Local Businesses

Dart Tournament

Cornhole Tournament

Hammerschlaggen

Live Bands

Sidewalk Chalk, Rock Painting, Cornhole, Ladder Golf, Quoits. =)

Surprise Event(s)

Each admission ticket offers initial beer tickets. Additional Beer Tickets will be $5 each. Additional food and N/A drinks (water/soda) items will be $1-$5. All proceeds support our veterans.

PLEASE NOTE: Alcohol can only be purchased and consumed by adults over 21. A valid id is required. All purchases are limited to two beers via that transaction. No outside alcoholic beverages, no pets, and no firearms. Parents are responsible for their children and anyone they bring under the age of 21, all minors must be supervised by an adult. Taps are off at 3:30 PM.

Our Oktoberfest will be held rain or shine, please make necessary arrangements if it rains. Tickets are required for admission and will be available at the door for an increased price.

Free Parking is available in the SEPTA South Lot, directly across from the event. (American Legion Side of the Tracks.)

We know many of you want to donate because you cannot attend. Please visit the ticket page for a donation option, & thank you so much for supporting our cause!

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