German Beer, Family Fun All Part of 26th Annual Oktoberfest

Aug. 31, 2012 - PRLog -- CAMARILLO, CALIF.--German beer, vintage World War II aircraft and family fun will be on tap at the 26th Annual Oktoberfest, Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23 at the Commemorative Air Force Museum (Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo). The festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks Sunrise, will feature a mix of German and American music, a beer and wine tasting pavilion with California and German brews, a kids play area, dog show and Bavarian contests.

   Festival goers will enjoy aircraft flybys, touchdowns and takeoffs throughout the weekend, have photos taken inside aircraft cockpits, sign up for airplane rides and spend time viewing World War II memorabilia. This is the third year the museum has been the site for Oktoberfest. "The museum opens its hangar and museum for Oktoberfest so it's always a special weekend," says Mark Jachec, a member of the Oktoberfest planning committee.

   Spaten (light pilsner style beer), Paulaner (one of the oldest breweries in Bavaria), Hacker-Pschorr (poured at the 1810 wedding of Ludwig I, the Crown Prince of Bavaria, which started the Oktoberfest tradition) and Weihenstephan (the world's oldest brewery) will be offering several blends including seasonal Oktoberfest brews. In addition, California crafted beers will be featured from Sierra Nevada, Fireman's Brew, Enegren Brewing Company and Ladyface Ale.

   Bavarian foods including bratwurst will be available as well as other food varieties at the Oktoberfest food court.

   Live entertainment begins at 11:00 a.m. both days with The Daniel Velarde Band. On Saturday, the Musicians on a Mission All-Star Band featuring Lisa Lewalt takes the stage at 12:25 p.m. The band is part of a nonprofit music organizations dedicated to fostering music-related services to community youth. The classic rock and blues band, The Lovejoys, perform at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday, reggae band Urban Dread performs at 2:00 p.m. Two dog shows and Bavarian contests are scheduled for each day. A Nissan 2013 Leaf, the all-electric car capable of speeds over 90 mph, will also be on display.

   Since its inception, the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks Sunrise's Oktoberfest has raised more than $500,000 for local charities. Major sponsors this year are Farmers Insurance, Harrison Industries and the Ventura County Star. Other sponsors include Hollywood Storage, Sierra Nevada, First California Bank, Storm-Larsen and Company, Jones & Maulding Insurance, City National Bank, TWIW Insurance Services, Aviara Real Estate and Herzog Wine Cellars.

   Oktoberfest hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 3 through 17, free for kids 2 and under. A $40 VIP admission includes all inclusive beer and wine tasting. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.oktoberfest-rtos.org. For more information, call 805-807-6333.

2012 Oktoberfest Entertainment Schedule

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

11:00-11:30 a.m. The Daniel Velarde Band
11:30-Noon Dog Show
12:25-12:45 p.m. The MOAMCA All-Star Band featuring Lisa Lewalt
1:00-2:00 p.m. The Lovejoys
2:15-2:45 p.m. Dog Show
2:45-3:15 p.m. Contests
3:30-5:00 p.m. The Lovejoys

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

11:00-11:30 a.m. The Daniel Velarde Band
Noon-12:30 p.m. Dog Show
1:30-2:00 p.m. Dog Show
2:00-2:45 p.m. Urban Dread
2:45-3:15 p.m. Contests