Oktoberfest!

Linking back to the Ravenswood UCC German roots, Oktoberfest is always a wonderful event in the Fall.

In addition to German music and dancing to fill the gym, there is delicious food, games for the children, great fellowship and of course fun times for everyone.

There are raffles to help raise money for the church as well as door prizes. Examples of raffle prizes are $50 gift cards from Schlegel's Bakery, Himmel's German Restaurant, and Red Lobster, a Begyle Brewery Beer Bundle and various cash prizes.

A very special prize in 2021 was being entered for a special Grand Prize drawing of a Personal Backyard Concert featuring Glen Sorgatz and the Phenix Band (pictured above). The winner was able to share the gift of German music with family and friends and enjoy a little gemutlichkeit of their own!

And if you are looking to enjoy some German culture and fun, check out the video of 2020’s “Virtual Oktoberfest” which features music from Glen Sorgatz and the Alpine Brass. Curse you Covid! You can see the full recording of the program at our YouTube Page. To see pictures from Fests of years past, check out our Oktoberfest Slide Show.

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you in 2023 to celebrate Oktoberfest with our church family. Prosit~!