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2008 Oktoberfest Schedule

 

Saturday,

Oct. 4

 

6:30 am

Street Sale, Sacred Heart School

211 Second Ave. SE, 256-734-4563

 

7 am � 1 pm

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st Avenue Ne

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

256-737-0911, Carry-outs Available

 

8am � 5 pm

Oktoberfest - Traditions Car Show

Sponsored by Traditions Bank

 

9am - 5 pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

10am � 4pm

Wolfgang Moritz

Performing at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

10:30 am � 2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs Available

 

11:00am-2:00pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

11 am � 1 pm

Bratwurst Tasting

Sponsored by Traditions Bank

 

11am �8 pm

Sacred Heart School Annual German Festival,

112 Second Ave. SE

256-734-4563

 

2pm

Lederhosen and Dirndl Fashion Show

Sponsored by Touch of German

 

5 � 8 pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

256-737-0911

Carry-outs Available

 

5:30-7:30 pm

German Dinner

St. John�s Evangelical Protestant Church

Melody of Music in church at 6 pm

512 Second Ave. SE, 256-734-0344

carry-outs available

Saturday,

Oct. 4 cont�

5:30 pm

Stories from the Past-Living History-Cemetery Tour

Sponsored by the Cullman Co. Historical Society

Bus leaves from Festhalle Market Platz, 201 First Ave. NE- Admission $8 First Bus leaves at 5:40pm

Advance tickets sales Oct 4th  at the Festhalle Market Platz at 10:30 am,   for Saturday & Sunday tours.

Sunday,
Oct. 5

 

10:00 am- 6:00 pm

German Celebration at Ave  Maria Grotto

Admission reduced, light refreshments will be served

75th Anniversary

 

12 noon � 2pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

1-5 pm

Cullman County Museum, Free admission today only

211 Second Ave. NE

 

1-5 pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage, free admission

402 First Ave. SE

 

1:30 pm

Opening Ceremonies

Festhalle Market Platz, 201 First Ave. NE

Miss Oktoberfest Contest

Cullman High School German Band

2008 Burgermeister Installation

 

3 pm

Combined Church Choir Concert

Sacred Heart Church, refreshments afterwards

Sponsored by Sacred Heart Church Choir

217 Second St. SE

 

5:30 pm

Stories from the Past-Living History-Cemetery Tour

Sponsored by the Cullman Co. Historical Society

Bus leaves from Festhalle Market Platz, 201 First Ave. NE- Admission $8 First Bus leaves at 5:40pm

Advance tickets sales Oct 4th  at the Festhalle Market Platz at 10:30 am,   for Saturday & Sunday tours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday,
Oct. 6

 

7 am � 1 pm

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st Avenue NE

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

Monday,
Oct. 6 cont�

9 am-5 pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

9 am-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

10:30 am -2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs Available

 

11 am- 2 pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

11:30 am -1:30 pm

Wolfgang Moritz performing at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage

402 First Ave. SE

 

3:30-4:30 pm

Children�s Activities at the Cullman County Library

Sponsored by Cullman County Library

200 Clark St. NE

 

5 � 8 pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

 

5:30-6:30 pm

Cullman Community Concert  Bank, Festhalle Market Platz

 

5:30-8 pm

German dinner at the Festhalle Market Platz

Served by Boy Scout Troop #31

 

6:30-10 pm

Terry Cavanaugh and The Alpine Express

Festhalle Market Platz

 

6 � 8 pm

German Dinner

Larkwood Club

Sponsored by Eckenrod Ford

Entertainment by Cullman High School German Band

Reservations  734 � 8387

 

5-7 pm

German Dinner   Dodge House

Sponsored by Wayne & Pat Walker

Located  at 426 AL Hwy 69 South

Dodge City, Alabama  35077

I 65 South, Exit 299 Phone: 256-287-1299

Tuesday,
Oct. 7

 

7 am � 1 pm

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st Avenue NE

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

 

9 am-5 pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

9 am-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

10:30 am -2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs Available

 

11am � 2pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch, served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

11:30 am -1:30 pm

Wolfgang Moritz performing at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage

402 First Ave. SE

 

3:30-4:30 pm

Children�s Activities at the Cullman County Library

Sponsored by Cullman County Library

200 Clark St. NE

 

5:30-6:30 pm

St Bernard Prep School Music Ensemble t at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

5 � 8 pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

256-737-0911

Carry-outs available

 

5:30-7:30 pm

German Dinner Buffet

Cullman Regional Medical Center

Col. Cullman Room, Professional Building II

Entertainment by the Cullman High School German band

1912 AL Hwy. 157
 Reservations only, 256-737-2600

 

5:30-8 pm

German Dinner at the Festhalle Market Platz, served by Boy Scout Troop #31

 

6:30-10 pm

Terry Cavanaugh and The Alpine Express

Festhalle Market Platz

 

 

 

Wednesday,
Oct.  8

 

7 am � 1 pm

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st  Avenue NE

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

 

9 am � 5 pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

9 am-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

10:30 am -2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs Available

 

11:00 pm-1:00pm

Senior Lunch at Festhalle Market Platz

Free to the first 500 to arrive.

Sponsored by Roy Drinkard

 

11am � 2pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch, served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

11:30 am �1:30 pm

German Lunch, Terri Pines Country Club

700 Pine Hill Dr.
 256-739-0738, reservations required

 

11:30 am -1:30 pm

Wolfgang Moritz performing at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage

402 First Ave. SE

 

5-8 pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

256-737-0911

Carry-outs Available

 

5:30-6:30 pm

 Billy Reid and Cullman Country (country music)

At the Festhalle Market Platz

 

5pm-7pm

Annual German Dinner, Sacred Heart Church

217 2nd Street S. E.

Carry outs available

Entertainment by Dave Leonard

 

5:30-8pm

German Dinner at the Festhalle Market Platz, served by Boy Scout Troop #31

Wednesday,
Oct.  8 cont�

6:30-10pm

Terry Cavanaugh and The Alpine Express

Festhalle Market  Platz

Thursday, Oct. 9

Senior Day At Oktoberfest

 

7 am � 1 pm

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st Avenue NE

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

 

9 am � 5 pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

9 am-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

9:30-10 am

Rap and Tap Band

 

10-11:30 am

Kevin Adams

Singer,  Impersonator

 

10:30 am- 2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs Available

 

11 am-1 pm

German lunch, Wallace State College

801 Main St. NW, Hanceville

256-352-8227  Cost is $5. Per person

 

11:30 am -1:30 pm

Wolfgang Moritz performing at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

1:30-3 pm

Senior Bingo

Sponsored by Roy Drinkard, Blue Cross Blue Shield,

Pepsi, Bud�s Best Cookies, Humana

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage

402 First Ave. SE

 

5 � 8pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

256-737-0911

 

 

5:30-6:30 pm

 Strait Way Quartet  (gospel)  at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

5:30-8 pm

German Dinner at the Festhalle Market Platz, served by Boy Scout Troop #31

Thurs

Oct 9 cont�

6:00 pm

Oktoberfest Open Tennis Tournament

Cullman High Tennis Courts

Men, Women�s, Mixed Doubles

(Age 16 and up) www.cullmantennis.com

 

6:30 pm

German Dinner Buffet, All Steak

314 Second Ave SW
Reservations only, 256-734-4322

 

 

6:30-10pm

Terry Cavanaugh and The Alpine Express

Festhalle Market Platz

 

8 pm

Senior Contest

Best Polka, Waltz, Chicken Dance, Costume, and Yodel

Cullman Medallions- Prizes

Friday,
Oct. 10

 

7 am � 1 pm

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st Avenue NE

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

 

9 am � 5 pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

9 am-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

10:30 am -2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs Available

 

11am � 2pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch, served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market  Platz

 

11:30 am -1:30 pm

Wolfgang Moritz performing at the Festhalle Market Platz

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage

402 First Ave. SE

 

3:30-4:30 pm

Children�s Activities at the Cullman County Library

Sponsored by Cullman County Library

200 Clark St. NE

 

5-7 pm

German Dinner at Christ Lutheran Church

424 Second Ave. SE (256) 734-6842

Tickets available at the church

 

5 � 8 pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

Friday,
Oct. 10 cont�

5:30-6:30 pm

Shady Creek (bluegrass) at the Festhalle Marketplatz

 

5:30-8 pm

German Dinner at the Festhalle Market Platz, served by Boy Scout Troop #31

 

6:00 pm

Oktoberfest Open Tennis Tournament / Day 2

Cullman High Tennis Courts

Men, Women�s, Mixed Doubles

(Age 16 and up)

http://cullmantennis.com

 

 

6:30-10 pm

Terry Cavanaugh and The Alpine Express

Festhalle  Market  Platz

Saturday,

Oct. 11

 

7 am � 1 pm

 

 

 

Farmers� Market at Festhalle Market Platz

209 1st Avenue NE

 

Oktoberfest Open Tennis Tournament

Continues

 

7 am � 3 pm

Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

 256-737-0911, carry-outs available

 

8:00 am

Oktoberfest Open Tennis Tournament /Day 3

Cullman High Tennis Courts

Men, Women�s, Mixed Doubles

(Age 16 and up)

http://cullmantennis.com

 

 

8am-5 pm

Oktoberfest Community Fair

Arts, Crafts, Food Venders, Information Booths

 

8am

Oktoberfest 5 K Run,

Sponsored by Mental Health Care of Cullman,

starts in Festhalle Marketplatz, Registration required,

256-734-4688 ext. 134, or

www.mentalhealthcareofcullman.org/index.php?page=oktoberfest-5k

 

9 am-5pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

9 am-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE Free admission

 

Saturday,

Oct. 11 cont�

9 am

Wiener Dog Race

211 Second Ave. NE

Registration fee, 256-734-4256

 

10:00am

 

11:00am

 

Doggie Days Festivities at Depot Park

Registration, 256-734-4256

Start Time

 

9 am- 5 pm

Junior Sidewalk Art Show & Competition, in front of City Hall

204 Second Ave. NE
256-739-4321

Sponsored by Sachs Art Studio

 

10-11 am

Wallace State Jazz Band

Ricky Burks, Director

 

10:30 am � 2:30 pm

German Lunch, The Dog House

1202 4th St. SW (Hwy 278) 256-775-2400

Carry-outs available

 

11 am- 2 pm

Boy Scout German Lunch served by Boy Scout Troup #31 under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

11 am � Noon

Wallace State Singers

Directed by Tiffany Richter

 

Noon

East and West Elementary Singers

Directed by Tim Clemmons

 

12:30 pm

 

Bratwurst Eating Contest

Festhalle Market Platz

201 Second Ave. NE, 256-739-1258

 

1:00 pm � 5 pm

Terry Cavanaugh and the Alpine Express

Festhalle Market Platz

 

1:30-4:30 pm

Weiss Cottage

402 First Ave. SE

 

1 pm and 3pm

Historic  District Bus Tour

Sponsored by the Cullman Co. Historical Society

Leaves from Cullman County Museum

Admission $5

 

5 � 8pm

German Dinner, Rumor�s Deli

105 First Ave. NE

256-737-0911

 

7 pm-11pm

Burgermeister�s Ball, McGukin Civic Center

Sponsored by Mitch Smith Chevrolet

510 Fifth St. W

Catered by Just For U

Music by Terry Cavanaugh and The Alpine Express

 

 

 

Sunday,
Oct. 12

  

 

11:30 am � 2pm

Buffet Featuring German Cuisine- All Steak

314 Second Ave SW
256-734-4322

 

 

12:00 pm � 5 pm

Boy Scouts German Lunch served by Boy Scout Troup 31, under the Festhalle Market Platz

 

1:00 pm

Oktoberfest Open Tennis Tournament  Final Day

Cullman High Tennis Courts

 

1 pm-5pm

Cullman County Museum, regular admission

211 Second Ave. NE

 

1 pm-5pm

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show

Cullman County Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE

Free admission

 

2 pm

St. Paul�s Lutheran Church

Organ Concert- James Marriott

Free Admission

 

3:30 pm

Heritage Play

Festhalle Market Platz

Sponsored by Sachs Art Studio

Cullman Oktoberfest

Contact the Cullman County Oktoberfest Committee  with any questions or suggestions.
Phone 800-533-1258
Phone 256-739-1258

� 2006, Cullman Oktoberfest