Who: Beer Stein Races and Keg Barrel Rolling Contests
are the highlights of the Gemuetlichkeit
(gu-malt-li-kite) or German Goodwill Games
held in celebration of the upcoming Oktoberfest-
Zinzinnati in Cincinnati (Sept. 19 and 20).
What: The Gemuetlichkeit (gu-malt-li-kite) or German Goodwill Games
feature the Beer Stein Races where contestants in authentic German
attire race with fists full of filled beer steins to see who is
not only the fastest but who can spill the least. Also featured is
the Keg Barrel Rolling Contest where participants race to roll a
traditional wooden beer barrel in the fastest time.
When: The Gemuetlichkeit or German Goodwill Games will be held on
Thursday, Sept. 17, noon.
Where: Fountain Square, the heart of downtown Cincinnati
Why: The event builds excitement for the Opening Ceremonies of the
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati on Saturday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.
About Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
On September 19 and 20, Cincinnati will transform into Zinzinnati USA as it
hosts America's Oktoberfest. More than half-a-million herren und frauen
will converge on a six-block area in the heart of downtown to eat, sing,
mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and
perform the Chicken Dance. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati USA is considered the
nation's preeminent Oktoberfest celebration and is the largest celebration
of its kind in the country and second only to the original in Munich in the
world. USA Today calls Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati one of the 10 best beer fests
in America, and media outlets from AskMen.com to Better Homes & Gardens
have lauded Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati as the place for an authentically-German
good time.
Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free. For more information, visit
www.OktoberfestZinzinnati.com
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