The International Festival Society* is planning its biggest Oktoberfest event to date! This year's event will be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. The IFS has partnered with Spaten Brewery of Munich, Germany to bring the taste, sounds, feel and Gemütlichkeit of the original Munich Oktoberfest to Spartanburg.
The renowned Oompah band "The Stratton Mountain boys" (www.strattonmountainboys.com) of Stratton Mountain, Vermont will be providing music and entertainment from 8:00 PM until. An authentic Bavarian style buffet with such classics as Knackwurst, Bratwurst, Kassler Ripchen, German Potato Salad and Sauerkraut is included with each ticket. Complimentary water, tea, soft drinks and a commemorative glass are also included. Beer and an extensive list of wines will be available for purchase, along with one complimentary alcoholic beverage. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticket Master Outlets, or the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium box office. Or call 864.415.3368 for tickets. Doors open at 7:00 PM. All seats are reserved. For special requests, please call 864.415.3368.

For more information, or if interested in sponsorship opportunities, please send email to oktoberfestemail@bellsouth.net, or call 864.415.3368. Oktoberest~Spartanburg is a non-profit event. Proceeds from the event benefit a different charitable cause selected annually.