September 23 Oktoberfest

It’s time for Oktoberfest!

Get out your lederhosen and strike up the oompah band. We are hosting our first Oktoberfest celebration at Second Chapter Brewing on September 23! 

Join us for an all-day festival, starting with a ceremonial keg tapping of our German Pilsner and Oktoberfest beers at 11 a.m. Events include a 1-mile beer run, live music, bratwursts and Bavarian pretzels, games, and plenty of craft beer!

Admission is free and all ages are welcome.  Purchase tokens and commemorative steins or register for the run online or at the gate.

See you on September 23 in downtown Ogallala.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Ceremonial Keg Tapping - 11:00 a.m.
The Mayor of Munich will not be here, but we plan to make this a memorable event to start the celebration!

Bier Mile Fun Run - 11:10 a.m.
The Oktoberfest Bier Mile Fun Run at Second Chapter Brewing combines two popular pastimes: RUNNING and BEER drinking! The event is open to anyone who is interested in challenging themselves and having a good time with friends. Only those 21 years of age and older will be allowed to participate in the beer-drinking portion of the challenge.

Register in advance or at the gate. Online store.

Kawasaki Mule Giveaway Registration - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sandhills Post, Z 93.5 Country & Flatrock 100.7 are giving away a brand new Kawasaki Mule on December 12. Post viewers and listeners of Z 93.5 Country & Flatrock 100.7 can register starting Wednesday, September 20th at Second Chapter Brewing and from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 23.

German Bratwursts and Bavarian Pretzels - from 11:30 a.m.
We'll be serving German-style and Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwursts made by Main Street Meats in Ogallala along with sauerkraut and chips (2 Tokens). Bavarian Pretzels and Beer Cheese Sauce are made by Bittersweet Bakery (1 Token). 
 
Dan Dobson & Vicki Lynn Peters - 12:00
Kick up your heels with Dan Dobson and Vicki Lynn Peters!

Nebraska vs. Louisiana Tech - 1:30
Watch the game from our party tent or the taproom thanks to ALLO Communications!

Keith Perkins Band - 4:30 (following the game)
Local favorite the Keith Perkins Band will keep our party going!

Games - all day
Try your hand at yard games and assorted friendly competitions. Or, create some sidewalk chalk art! 

Taproom Closes - 10:00 p.m. 

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FEATURES

Beer 
Featuring our German-style beers:

• Bavarian Bothers (German Pils)
• Mary's Märzen (Märzen Oktoberfest)
• Griffins' Nectar (Hefeweizen)

​Also on tap: 

• Trashy Romance (Seltzer)
• Good Beer-y Farm Sour (Aronia Sour Ale)
• Drunken Sentinel (Pale Ale)
• Back to School (Brown Ale)
• Farmer's Almanac (Saison)
• Sprecher Root Beer (non-alcoholic soda) 

​Steins

• Commemorative plastic .4 L Steins are free with purchase of any tokens. 
• Commemorative glass .5 L Steins can be purchased online or at the gate. (Second Chapter Brewing 2023 Members in attendance will receive a FREE glass Stein.) 

Tokens
Tokens can be purchased online or at the gate. 

• 1 Token = $7
• 5 Tokens = $30
• 10 Tokens = $50

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Tokens can be redeemed on September 23 for the following items: 

• Stein Pour (1 Token)
• Bratwurst meal  (2 Tokens)
• Bavarian Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce (1 Token)
• Root Beer Float (1 Token)
• .5 L Commemorative Glass Stein (3 Tokens)

ONLINE STORE

Festival Rules:

• No pets.
• No outside food/drink.
• All ages are welcome. Wristbands are required for everyone.
• No flights or sample pours during the event.
• Have fun! 

Mary's Marzen Oktoberfest

Bavarian Brothers German Pils

Beer Run T-Shirt