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September 8th through October 28th, 2007

FEATURED BANDS

Sept 8 thru Sept 30, 2007
Uedelhovener Musikanten


Oct 3 to Oct 28, 2007
Eschenbachtaler Musik anten


THE LARGEST AND OLDEST
OKTOBERFEST IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Last year, with the help of all the Sponsors the
18 Non-Profit Groups raised over $525,000.00!

Presenting the check left to right:
Hans Rotter, Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto and Teri Rotter – Alpine Village.


The 2006 Winners…….

This years winner of the $5,000 Grand Prize is Alisi Poasa. The ticket was purchased from the Samoan American Senior Citizens group. Representing the Wellness Community the Stein Holding Contest Winners are Richard “Stretch” Manriquez and Daren Howe. This is the second year they have won. They each won a round trip ticket to Germany donated by LTU International.

The 21st annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser raised over $ 525,000. We thank all the Sponsors that support the 18 Non-Profit Organizations giving them the opportunity to continue the wonderful services they provide to our communities. A very special THANK YOU to the Anonymous Donors.

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!


PHOTOS FROM OKTOBERFEST 2006
Stein Holding Team Winners with from left to right: Vic the Brick, Darin Howe, Col Ken Falesco (Head Judge), Hans Rotter, Richard "Stretch" Manrequez, Larry Marino, MC (KRLA Radio). Contratulations to the Team of Darin Howe and Richard "Stretch" Manrequez.
Officially opening the 2006 Oktoberfest Season Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto taps the first keg of Beer. Going for the Win in the Stein Holding Contest
Crowd cheering on the finalists in the Stein Holding Contest.
Click below for information about the
Oktoberfest 2006 Fundraiser



BEER GARDEN SCHEDULE
Fri - 6:30 pm to 1 am (21 and older only)
$5.00 Admission

Sat - 6 pm to 1 am (21 and older only)
$5.00 Admission

Sun - Noon to 7:00 pm (Family Day)
$4.00 Admission
Children under 12 free with adult

OOM PA PA BRASS BANDS

2006 Oktoberfest Bands

Sept 9, 2006 to October 1, 2006
Aalbachtaler Band
Oct 4th to Oct 29, 2006
Woerther Musikanten Band EVENTS AND CONTESTS

Woodsawing - Steinholding -Cow Milking - Food - Beer - Chicken Dance and MUCH more!

The History of Oktoberfest

The famed Oktoberfest began with a royal Bavarian wedding in 1810. The groom, king Ludwig I, wanted to celebrate his marriage to Maria Teresa of Saxonia by proclaiming a state fair, in Munich.

The festival was dedicated to the fall harvest and to the Regions most famous product, beer. Tradesman and merchants came throughout Germany to join in the merry-making. They examine the Crops, sang songs, danced and sampled the first beer of the season. The celebration was such a success that Ludwig issued a royal Decree making Oktober festival time in Munich.

Oktoberfest has been held annually ever since and has found its Way to Torrance, California at the Alpine Village. We have been Celebrating the Oktoberfest for 40 years. The festival is Celebrated in the beer garden which accommodates up to 3,000 people and includes a Bavarian Brass-Oom Pa Pa band from Germany, German dancers, contests, beer brewed at the Alpine Village and Authentic German food.


OKTOBERFEST FUNDRAISER INFORMATION