MUSC Health Stadium to host annual Oktoberfest
September 21, 2016
MUSC Health Stadium will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, October 2nd from 12pm – 5pm. The event will feature seasonal beer, live German music, great food, dancing and activities for the whole family. Tickets are $15 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. The first 500 patrons through the gate will receive a commemorative Oktoberfest mug.
The popular Bavarian Games will also return, where adults team up and compete for the title of Oktoberfest. Events include brut eating contests, keg barrel races, tug-a-war and more. Oktoberfest emcee Richard Todd will be back to judge the competition and crown the champions of the 2016 Oktoberfest.
In addition, the Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons game will be streamed live on the stadium’s 3,000 sq. ft. video board during the event.
“Oktoberfest at MUSC Health Stadium has become an annual tradition in the Lowcountry,” said Elaine Fogliano, Oktoberfest event manager with B Sports Entertainment. “This year, we’re adding even more attractions for families and friends to enjoy.”
2016 Oktoberfest activities include:
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Live music
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Jump castles
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Face painting
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Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons viewing party
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Corn hole
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Balloon artist
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Charleston Fun Park putt-putt
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Giant chess set
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Soccer Shots activity station
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Beer pong tables
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Concessions and German food served by Crave
The event is sponsored by The Peper Law Firm, PA.
For more information on Oktoberfest or to purchase tickets, visit http://bsportsent.com/events/o
About MUSC Health Stadium: Completed in April 1999 as Blackbaud Stadium, MUSC Health Stadium is the first privately funded soccer-specific stadium constructed in the United States during the modern era. Styled after the classic English soccer experience, the stadium seats 5,100 and offers fans an unmatched environment with superb sight-lines, concessions, and a plush English-styled pub, The Three Lions Club. Additionally, the complex includes sky boxes, a plaza for corporate entertaining, and state-of-the-art media capabilities, making it one of the premier professional soccer venues in the United States. The stadium is a hub for the community and is donated for a wide variety of charitable and philanthropic events throughout the year. The facility also functions as a major concert venue in the Southeast and has been the site for various musical events, including the annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival featuring Zac Brown Band. In July 2015, the Charleston Battery and MUSC Health announced a five-year stadium-naming rights agreement.
About B Sports Entertainment: B Sports Entertainment (BSE) is a full-service sports and entertainment presenter with expertise in event bookings, venue management, sponsorships and sales, design and operations, marketing, communications, and publicity. Our success is your success, and with every event BSE has a focused mission – drive value for venue owners, provide an environment catered to talent, and create an unforgettable fan experience.
