This first annual event to be held on October 25th from Noon to 7 p.m. is a fundraiser for the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment (www.GJCAE.org) and is sure to be great fun for the entire family! The free event will be held at Festival Park , 527 S. White Street.in downtown Wake Forest, also the home of the Wake Forest HerbFest.
Entertainment will be provided by Harbour Towne Fest Band from Wilmington, NC who will perform on the outdoor stage from until 4 p.m. They will lead us through German dances and toasts, while guests enjoy plates of great German food which will be for sale to benefit the Endowment as well as Beer for the adults and Root Beer for the kids! At 5 p.m. the event transforms to “Rocktoberfest” as West Street band takes the stage playing favorite rock & pop classics until 7 p.m.
Free tastings from a number of North Carolina microbreweries will be available for those over 21 including Red Oak Brewery of Greensboro, Duck Rabbit Brewery of Farmville, Big Boss Brewery from Raleigh, Foothills Brewing Company from Winston Salem and Carolina Brewing Company to name a few, as well as a number of seasonal brews to sample from Anheusier Bush and Red Hook.
For those who are interested in home brewing, a home brew demonstration is planned as well as a cooking demo on cooking with beer!
German Club students under the direction of Gabrielle Verhoeven will be providing activities for the younger set to entertain as well as educate them on German culture.
For more information on the event or the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment, or to volunteer, please visit the website (www.GJCAE.org) or email:
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