The 13thbrAnnual Southlake Oktoberfest is just around the corner! Three days packedbrfull of German family fun in Southlake Town Square begins Friday, October 3,brand wraps up at the end of the day on Sunday, October 5. Bring the kinder (German for children), becausebrthis year’s festival has endless forms of entertainment for the little ones.
Children will love the variety of activities in the Kid Zone—they can play games, take trainbrrides, jump in the bounce house, get face paintings or brave the towering rockbrclimbing wall. Although the festival as a whole offers free admission,bradmittance to the Kid Zone requires a wrist band, which may be purchased forbr$10 at any ticket booth during the event.
Kids of all ages can “get their game on” in the Sports Zone. Football tosses, scooterbrraces, free throw contests, snag golf and athletic tests are a few examples ofbrexciting activities with prizes up for grabs. Just like last year, videogamebrfanatics will enjoy the GameStop® booth for a virtual gaming fix.
If some children are a bit too young to enjoy the hands-onbractivities, they may prefer some of the less interactive forms ofbrentertainment. Street performers, including a magician, a juggler, a clown, abrflag twirler and a stilt walker will make their way through the festivalbrstreets, providing unexpected and comical amusement for all guests.
The musically-inclined kids will appreciate the live entertainmentbrprovided at two stages throughout the weekend. Expect to hear a few of lastbryear's favorite performers, such as Micah Blalock, Brave Combo and School ofbrRock, as well as popular newcomers The Space Rockers, Blue Finger Disco andbrBack in Black.
And let's not forget about the ever-popular wiener dog events!brKids who love animals will love seeing the wiener dog costume contest followedbrby the wiener dog races on Saturday morning during the festival.
Adults, be slightly “cooler” in your kids' eyes—make their weekendbrby bringing them to Oktoberfest Southlake. They might just tell you dankeschön!
Southlake Oktoberfest is free admission and parking. Hours of operation are Friday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Southlake Oktoberfest is hosted by the Southlake Chamberbrof Commerce. For more information, callbr817-481-8200 or go to www.OktoberfestSouthlake.com.