Fort Sill Oktoberfest on tap for Oct. 3

By Monica Wood, Fort Sill FMWRSeptember 26, 2014

FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 26, 2014) -- Oktoberfest, a free event open to the public, returns to Fort Sill Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Patriot Club.

After viewing the official keg tapping at 6 p.m., enjoy authentic German food including schnitzel, bratwurst, brotchen, sauerkraut, German potato salad and assortment of snacks. Concessions will be available for purchase in the Sheridan Room.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and support your family readiness group at the German Backerei and Sweet Shop in the main ballroom from 6-11 p.m.

Complete the Sportsplatz games, throughout the club for a chance to win a flight for two to Cancun and other prizes.

The 77th Army Band will perform during the fest. They plan on incorporating songs and dances including "Ein Proseit," and the "Chicken Dance" to get the crowd involved and events such as log sawing.

"We will have a $20 Oktoberfest special which includes a souvenir beer stein and your first beverage. There will be lots of German beer such as Spaten Oktoberfest, Paulaner Oktoberfest and domestic beers to include Coors Light, Shiner Bock and Third Shift. There will also be Jello shots, Apflekorn shots, Jaegermeister shots and Blue Nun Wine," said Michael Borden, business operations chief.

The event will be throughout the club and there will be full service bars in the Backbone Lounge and the Lanyard Bar.

"Oktoberfest is traditionally a time of celebration, and the event at the Patriot Club will offer everything to enjoy socializing with old and new friends including games and music and all your favorite German food," said Borden.

The event is made possible through sponsorship from local companies.

"This year, we are privileged to have some wonderful sponsors on board to assist us in producing a quality event for the Soldiers and families here at Fort Sill," said Andrew Duffy, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsorship coordinator.

"We want to extend our appreciation to Southwest Sales-Coors, USA Discounters, Fort Sill Federal Credit Union, Trail of Fear Haunted Scream Park, Milo Gordon Auto Mall, Fairfield Inn & Suites and our media sponsors KLAW 101, Z-94 Rock, and MY 107.3 FM."