Presenting the First Annual Lost Worlds Oktoberfest, October 3rd, 2020

We’re not letting the cancellation of Munich’s festivities dampen our desire to raise a stein of our märzen lager and bring a bit of Bavaria to our Biergarten. Oktoberfest is every beer-lover’s favorite Fall festival and our founders (with the German name of Hamme) wouldn’t let the Lake Norman area down! Bratwurst, sauerkraut, traditional Oktoberfest faire and music are some of the staples that round out our first annual Lost Worlds Oktoberfest. Put on your Bavarian hat, straighten your feather and start practicing the chicken dance.

Here are all the details – Ein prosit der Gemütlichkeit! 

Limited Pre-Event Sales starting September 21st, for sale only in the taproom.

Your early access pass gains your entry at NOON. The pass is $20 and includes a souvenir glass mug to be filled with your beer of choice (may we recommend Oktoberfest). Your mug is your “ticket” for early access on October 3rd . 

General Public will have access to enter after 2pm; $10 Cover charge. Due to capacity issues, we will admit first-come, first-served.  

Mountain Top Polka Band begins at 3pm. Check them out here. 

Traditional German Faire presented by Choplin’s, including traditional grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels and more. 

IMPORTANT: This is a 21 and over event, from open to close of business.  Souvenir merchandise and glass mugs available while supplies last.

Here’s the story of how Oktoberfest began in Munich, Germany…

On October the 12th, 1810, King Ludwig I married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich gathered to celebrate on the fields (Theresa’s Meadow) in front of the city gates. Several days later, horse races were held in honor of the newlyweds. The following year, the festivities, horse races, and other events were repeated – beginning what is today known as the annual Oktoberfest tradition. Although the timing and general theme of the festival adjusted to the political climate, the annual festival is today the largest beer drinking celebration in the world. Since 1950, the festival has opened with a 12-gun salute followed by the tapping of the first keg by the Mayor of Munich with the proclamation “O’zapft is!” (It’s Tapped!)