Posted Aug 29, 2023 4:09pm ET
Ice District announces that Western Canada’s largest Oktoberfest will be held there next month.
From September 22nd to 30th, the fan park east of Rogers Place will “transform into a Bavarian wonderland,” promised the Oilers Entertainment Group in a press release on Tuesday.
The Wonderland offers:
- authentic Bavarian cuisine;
- “Beer Galore” provided by Fahr Brewery, Wild Rose Brewery, Blindman Brewing, Troubled Tea and Molson Canadian; And
- Live music and entertainment including both traditional German and other entertainment.
The event will be family-friendly with activities for all ages, OEG added.
“We are excited to bring one of the world’s oldest and most inspiring celebrations of culture to the ICE District, Edmonton’s epicenter of entertainment,” said Stuart Ballantyne, president and chief operating officer of Rogers Place and Ice District, in a written statement.
“Oktoberfest embodies the passion, kindness and community spirit of Albertans and we can’t wait to bring everyone back together to celebrate friendship, family, culture and of course delicious food and drink in the heart of Edmonton.”
A schedule of events will be posted on the Ice District website.
Tickets were available in advance on Tuesday. General sales will open on Wednesday.
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