Oktoberfest in Munich Starts Today!
Oktoberfest in Munich just officially had their grand opening. This is the 175th Oktoberfest and it goes from September 20, 2008 through October 5, 2008. The official opening ceremonies take place in the Schottenhamel tent.
This year expect for the beer price to range between 7.80 and 8.30 Euros per liter. You can get complete info on all things going on at Oktoberfest by visiting the Official Oktoberfest Website. And remember - don’t try to bring your car to Oktoberfest!
Important info:
Beer Serving Hours
Weekdays: 10am - 10:30pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9am - 10:30pm
Daily Tent Closing Time: 11:30pm
The “Käfer Wiesn-Schänke” and the “Weinzelt” are open until 1am. Last call for alcohol: 12:15am.
The 32nd Annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival kicked off the weekend of August 31, 2008. And you can catch it through the weekend of October 11th, 2008. This marks the 32nd season for the KC Ren Fest.
Walk back in time into the 16th century village. There you can experience jousting knights, jubilant music, shows, food and plenty of people in period-style costumes. You can even come dressed in your own costume! If shopping is more your thing, you will be able to check out more than 150 shops with everything from jewelry to artwork. There are also plenty of games and rides not to be missed.
Adult ticket prices at the gate are $16.95, kids are $8.95, student/seniors are $15.50, two-day passes are $27.00 and Season Passes are $64.95 for adults and $30.00 for children 12 and under. Some weekends offer special discounts as advertised on the web page, on radio, in print and television. Hours are from 10am until 7pm. Note that parking is FREE.
Discount coupons available at www.visitkc.com (Click special offers, then coupons). You can also buy tickets at a discount at Kansas City Hy-Vee’s, Dillon’s or regionally at Dillon’s, Baker’s or Gerbe’s.
Before you go, be sure to check out the website to see what the theme is for the weekend as it changes each weekend. Here is what you can expect in upcoming weekends:
- September 20 & 21 - Scotland the Brave.
- September 27 & 28 - A Taste of Canterbury. **This weekend you can save $4 by bringing in 5 canned goods for Harvesters!
- October 4 and 5 - Beauty and the Beasts. **This weekend you can save $4 by bringing in 5 canned goods for Harvesters!
- October 11, 12 and 13 - The Spirit of Adventure.
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is located in Bonner Springs, Kansas just 15 minutes west of downtown Kansas City on I-70 and K-7 highways. Take the Bonner Springs exit, go North and follow the signs! For more info, visit the website at www.kcrenfest.com.
The 2008 Riverfront Jazz Festival in London
If you are looking for something fun to do in London, why not check out the Riverfront Jazz Festival. This year marks the 23rd year of the festival. It takes place from September 18 through September 28 at various venues across Greenwich, including the historic Trafalgar Tavern.
You can expect more than 50 performances in 20 venues. And the best part is that most of the performances are free! This is the Second biggest jazz festival in the UK. All musical jazz styles will be served up from nostalgic swing to funky rock.
The must see event of the festival is when Jools Holland’s ace saxophonist Derek Nash lead an all star line up when his acclaimed Protect the Beat band play the historic Trafalgar Tavern on September 24th at 8pm in the Trafalgar’s Nelson room overlooking the Thames.
For more info, visit www.riverfrontjazz.co.uk. And for ticketed events you can book on line via the Greenwich Theatre at www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk.
Ireland’s Ashford Castle
Ireland’s Ashford Castle, located in County Mayo, is one of the most exclusive luxury hotels in the World. Ashford Castle is a 13th Century castle that was once the estate of the Guinness Family. However, it has been a hotel since 1939.
You will find Ashford Castle a mere 30 minutes from Galway city. It is an easy drive from Shannon International Airport. What you will discover when you will arrive is a majestic castle hidden amongst over 350 acres of forest near the shores of Lough Corrib.
There are some amazing looking video tours on the Ashford Castle website.
For more info, and to book your stay, visit the official website at www.ashford.ie.
Marblehead Ohio’s Marblehead Lighthouse
If you find yourself up in Sandusky, Ohio visiting Cedar Point and looking for something else fun to do, why not head on over to Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead, Ohio.
It is only about a 20 minute drive from the Sandusky area. In fact, you can even see Cedar Point from the lighthouse area.
The Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. You can go up in the lighthouse if you like. Tours are offered on weekday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. May 27 through August 29, and on the second Saturday of the month from June 1 through October. The keeper’s cottage is also nearby for you to check out. It operates on the same hours as the lighthouse.
There are also some areas for picnicking around the lighthouse. If you do decide to check out the Marblehead Lighthouse, you will get to have a neat little drive through the town of Marblehead. And the entrance to the area where the lighthouse is can easily be missed - it is one of those ‘blink and you’ll miss it kind of things’ as the sign only reads “Marblehead Lighthouse State Park.”
If you head to the lighthouse and are driving through Marblehead, the entrance to the area where the lighthouse is will be on your right. You cannot see the lighthouse from the road. There is plenty of parking and if you are not waiting to tour the lighthouse you can probably take this trip in about 20 minutes.
Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends
This weekend marks the start of Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends. Starting this weekend through the last weekend in October you can enjoy the fun of Cedar Point with a dash of scary. And you don’t even have to pay extra for it!
If scary isn’t your thing, rest assured that you can still the thrill of Cedar Point without getting scared. While the entire park is decorated for Halloween, the truly scary areas are clearly marked as such. All of the main midways are scary-free during the day, but a few are not at night.
Along with the usual rides at Cedar Point, HalloWeekends offers up a few extra things. You can explore some indoor haunted houses - Club Blood, Undertaker U. and Pharaoh’s Secret. Note that Paddlewheel Excursions, Thunder Canyon and Snake River Falls are closed for the season. And on Friday nights, only select rides are open. They are: Maverick, Chaos, Troika, Blue Streak, Midway Carousel, Raptor, Cedar Downs, Dodgem, Planet Spooky, Cadillac Cars, Matterhorn, Scrambler, Skyhawk, Wave Swinger, WildCat, maXair, Iron Dragon, Top Thrill Dragster, Wicked Twister, Magnum XL-200, Power Tower and Millennium Force.
Here are a list of the special HalloWeekends attractions that you can enjoy for 2008:
CLUB BLOOD
An all-new haunted house located near the Main Entrance.
TERROR ISLAND
This scare zone, filled with unruly pirates, is located near CarnEVIL on the Gemini Midway.
CORNSTALKERS
It’s a trip into the corn field that you’ll never forget, located in Frontiertown.
NIGHTS OF DARKNESS
This LIVE band is ready for some UN-DEAD fun at the Red Garter Saloon.
THE HAY BALE MAZE
It’s just for the pint-sized ghosts and goblins near the Blue Streak.
GRAVEYARD SHIFT WITH THE GOOD TIME GHOULS
It’s a family-friendly monster revue at the Good Time Theatre.
ALIEN CAFE
The Aliens have invaded the Coasters Drive-In at the end of the Main Midway.
MID-EVIL MARKET
A buffet of wacky proportions awaits you near the Raptor.
For more info, visit www.halloweekends.com .
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