Raise a Stein at Sheepfolds' Oktoberfest
An events venue in Sunderland is set to celebrate Oktroberfest.
Sheepfolds Stables, a popular food, drink, and entertainment destination, will host its first Oktoberfest festival on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October.
The two-day event is expected to draw crowds from across Wearside and could become an annual fixture.
Festivities include Bavarian dancers, audience participation games, live music from The Call Up and Sound Walk, DJ sets by Aaron Swales, competitions and traditional German food.
Sheepfolds Stables’ full Oktoberfest line-up includes:
Friday, October 3 from 6pm
- 6pm onwards – quality German beers, steins, ice cold shots and fresh quality food is available throughout the evening.
- 7pm-9pm – live music on stage from The Call Up
- 9pm – live DJ set by Aaron Swales.
Saturday, October 4 from 3pm
- 3pm onwards – with a dedicated ‘Bavarian character’ host, the afternoon will include dancers with meet and greet, audience participation games, competitions, live performances. German beers, steins, ice cold shots and fresh quality food is available throughout.
- 6pm-8pm – live music on stage from Sound Walk
- 9pm – live DJ set by Aaron Swales
Rhian Storey, from Sheepfolds Stables said: “This is going to be a great weekend and one where visitors will get the opportunity to taste and enjoy German food, traditional beers and soak up a very lively atmosphere.
“There’s a range of fun activities planned too from stein holding competitions to Bavarian dancers on stage, so we’d love to see people come along and get involved.
“No tickets are necessary.”
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