Lion Brewery Oktoberfest is Back in 2011. This Time Indoors at Genetti's!

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 3, 2011 - Tom Farina, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Jay Peters, brewery manager and Leo Orlandini, director of brewing and quality assurance are still celebrating their 2010 World Beer Championships Gold Medal Winning Stegmaier Oktoberfest autumn seasonal beer. The 2011 World Beer Championships yielded a Silver Medal for the Stegmaier IPA and Bronze Medal for the Stegmaier Pale Ale. This year the Lion Brewery introduced the very successful Stegmaier Pumpkin Ale. All of these beers will be featured at the upcoming Lion Brewery Oktoberfest on October L2, 13, and 14.

"O'zapft is!", the clarion call of beer lovers everywhere - "lt's tapped!" celebrates the beginning of three days of drinking and revelry at the Oktoberfest on Wednesday, October 12th at 5 PM. Wednesday will be the "traditional celebration" welcoming all with authentic German food, decorations and entertainment which continues until 11 PM. The German Oom-pah band providing entertainment will be "Philadelphia German Brass Band", founded in 1935 is the region's oldest German Brass band dedicated to upholding the tradition and providing music and entertainment for Oktoberfests. Throughout the evening the German-style Polka band by George Tarasek. Authentic food will be featured - Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Weiners, sauerkraut, warm German potato salad, sweet n sour cabbage, German potato pancakes, pork schnitzel on a stick, kielbasa on a stick, soft pretzels, candy apples, German apple pie, and much more festival foods.
On Wednesday evening the event admission includes a drink and food package which is S20 in advance and S25 at the door - which includes a mug for refilling your beer throughout the night, unlimited beer, and unlimited wieners with sauerkraut, warm German potato salad and sweet n sour cabbage Thursday evening, October 13th - the

Oktoberfest celebration continues with a featured concert by the national recording artist, John Waite. The evening hours are doors at 5 PM with all drafts at $1 a draft and all food items $2 to $5. Traditional Oktoberfest music will be played throughout the evening and then the opening act is Flaxy Morgan for John Waite. John Waite has many rock hits through the years with the Babys, Bad English and his solo career. Hits include "Missing You", "When I See You Smile", "lsn't lt Time", "Every Time I Think of You", "Change", "Back On My Feet Again" and many more. John Waite will play for ninety (90) minutes with his full band. Admission for the entire evening 5 PM - 11PM is $25 in advance and $35 at the door.

Friday evening is the Rocktoberfest with all the area top rock bands as entertainment. Starting with M-80 at 5:30, 40 lb head, Wood Brown Project and Flaxy Morgan playing throughout the evening with doors at 5 PM. What a great happy hour evening which lasts until 11 PM. The same package will be offered as on Wednesday evening. The event admission includes a drink and food package which is S20 in advance and S25 at the door - which includes a mug for refilling your beer throughout the night, unlimited beer, and unlimited wieners with sauerkraut, warm German potato salad and sweet n sour cabbage. All the other food and festival treats are $2 to $5. Besides featuring the Lion Brewery beers-a special release of the Pumpkin Ale will be from 7 til 8 PM.

A three day pass is offered for $50. All attendees must beover 21-and Genetti's reserves the right to refuse anyone service that is visibly intoxicated. Responsible drinking is a must and proper lD is strictly enforced. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.lionbreweryoktoberfest.com , all Joe Nardone Gallery of Sound locations, the Genetti's Front Desk or at the door each evening starting at 4:30 PM.

For event & entertainment information - Thom Greco - Rittenhouse Entertainment, lnc. - 57O 407 2000. For the facility - Genetti's Convention Center -570-820-8508- Elise Dublin. Gallery of Sounds 570 823 3603.