The return of the popular beer festival is set for Friday, September 15th & Saturday, September 16th; Germany’s own, Romy, returns for her 7th Consecutive Performance at Oktoberfest
WHAT: Mohegan Pennsylvania (MPA) will be taking over the harness track & track infield known as MPA’s Outdoor Event Venue to celebrate the return of NEPA’s largest and most popular outdoor beerfest: Oktoberfest 2023! The two-day festival kicks off on Friday, September 15th, running into Saturday, September 16th. Guests can enjoy 50+ domestic and imported beer options, delicious food, live music, cornhole tournaments, wiener dog racing and much more! Tickets are $5.00 per day at the door.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, September 15th from 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, September 16th from 11:00am – 11:00pm
Mohegan Pennsylvania Outdoor Event Venue
IN DETAIL: The region’s largest Oktoberfest is back where it all started. The festivities will kick off with a ceremonial keg tapping from each of our participating distributors for Oktoberfest at 5:00pm on Friday, September 15th. Over the course of this two-day event, guests will enjoy award-winning traditional entertainers, local bands, authentic German American cuisine, wiener dog racing, NEPA cornhole tournaments, strong arm contests and more than 50 beer selections including highlights like Shangy’s – The Beer Authority, Northeast Eagle, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co and L.T. Verrastro. Guests will also have the option to enjoy wine, spirits and various seltzers.
NEPA Cornhole will be conducting walkup tournaments throughout the festival which will take place on the racetrack infield.
Live entertainment at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Oktoberfest will include fan-favorites, Bavarski Band, Schützengiggles Oompah Band, Joe Stanky and the Cadets, Alpine Horns Ensemble, HSV Bavaria, Ken Norton, Jay Luke and the return of talented singer and Germany’s own, Romy. The main stage will feature an area of over 1,000 seats for guests to enjoy this incredible lineup of entertainment.
Oktoberfest will also feature local vendors offering authentic German American cuisine, traditional style fair options, pizza, pierogies and more; some of these vendors include The Alpine Wurst & Meat House, Luppo Russo Wood Fired Pizza, Yogi’s Pierogies, Lou’s Concessions, Cibo’s Pizza, Kernel Moonies Gourmet Popcorn, Best Cigar Pub and more.
Additionally, Wiener dog races are back by popular demand! Attendees can register their furry friends in several heats of races throughout the festival. Attendees who register their wiener dogs for the race will receive free admission to Oktoberfest. There will be a Dachshund parade before each race and trophies will be awarded to the winning wiener dog! To register, click HERE.
Okto-Bucks are the official currency of Oktoberfest 2023 at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Guests may purchase Okto-Bucks at the event ($1 = 1 Okto-Buck).
Direct parking for the event is available on the racetrack with shuttle service to and from the festival grounds. Casino guests can access the event grounds through the racing lobby entrance.
For more information about Oktoberfest, visit MoheganPA.com/Oktoberfest.
*Media are welcome to attend Oktoberfest. Those interested in coverage opportunities can reach out to PR Manager Charisse Huff at CHuff@mohegangaming.com.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend Oktoberfest 2023. Valid ID and ticket are required upon entry.
ABOUT ROMY: Headlining the Oktoberfest 2023 live entertainment will be Germany’s own, Romy – An accomplished singer with four solo albums, author and host of her own German based TV show, Romy’s performances will have attendees swaying in their seats and laughing at her playful banter.
ABOUT Schützengiggles OOMPAH BAND: Schützengiggles Oompah Band is a traditional German/Bavarian Brass band based out of Scranton, PA!
ABOUT JOE STANKY and the CADETS: This group has a large local following and have been performing for 30+ years appearing at venues from Texas to Massachusetts. They’re known for versatility and providing audiences with a variety of musical styles including Polkas, Country, Rock n’ Roll and specialty tunes.
ABOUT ALPINE HORNS ENSEMBLE: As the name suggests, Alpine Horns Ensemble brings the energy through incredible horn performances including the German Alpenhorn or 12’ horn. Played by Alpine herdsmen and villagers by way of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, this is a must see event at MPA’s Oktoberfest.
ABOUT BAVARSKI BAND: A new level of Polka fusing German, Slovenian and Polish American music with Jazz, Rock and world music influences.
ABOUT HSV BAVARIA: Authentic German Austrian Dance Group from Meriden, CT.
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