USL Charleston Battery

2012 Charleston Oktoberfest at Blackbaud Stadium

Published on August 16, 2012 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The ninth annual Charleston Oktoberfest presented by Warsteiner will return to Blackbaud Stadium on Sunday, September 30 from Noon- 5 PM. This year's headline Oompah band is the Roger Gootman Sauerkraut Band; in addition to live Oompah music there will be authentic German dancers, a wide selection of German beers and a variety of delicious Oktoberfest food options. The first 1000 festival attendees will receive a free commemorative beer stein.

Tickets to Charleston Oktoberfest 2012 are only $5 in advance ($8 day of event) with no charge for children 12 and under.

Blackbaud Stadium will once again be transformed into a Bavarian-style beer hall with big tents along the South concourse for the stage and beer trestle-tables. The main beer vendors will also be arranged on the concourse.

Once again Charleston Oktoberfest will benefit local charities with a portion of the proceeds going to Live 5 News' Debi's Kids.

Oktoberfest will also include a 64 team Corn Hole tournament to benefit East Cooper Meals on Wheels - register your team now: http://eastcoastap.com/.

Children's events during the afternoon include mini-soccer games on the stadium field, a Mountain Slide, an inflatable combination game, and jump castles presented by Charleston Jump Castles. Oktoberfest attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn-chairs!

The 2012 Bavarian Challenge will run during the Oktoberfest festivities with local teams competing in a variety of fun events including tug-o-war, barrel races, three-legged races and bratwurst eating competitions.

Charleston Oktoberfest is presented by Warsteiner with additional support from 95 SX, The Wolf 96.9, WTMA 1250, Piggly Wiggly and Live 5 News.

Tickets to Charleston Oktoberfest 2012 are only $5 in advance ($8 day of event) and can be purchased at the Blackbaud Stadium box office or by calling (843) 971-4625 tickets are also available online at www.charlestonbattery.com. There is no charge for parking; for more information or for directions to Blackbaud Stadium call 971-4625 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com. NEW THIS YEAR: Tickets are also available for purchase at all area Piggly Wiggly stores.

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