German American Chamber of Commerce Continues Summer tradition with 19th Annual Biergarten Festival

MORRISON, Colo. - July 7, 2015 - PRLog -- It will feel like Germany again in Morrison when the Colorado Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) presents the 19th annual Biergarten Festival from Friday through Sunday, July 10 to 12, 2015. “It is a great opportunity for Coloradans to be a German for a day or two practicing their German language skills and enjoying a strong German atmosphere” according to Peter Einsle, President of the GACC.

The Biergarten opens at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 11 a.m. on Saturday, closing at 10 p.m. both nights. In addition, it opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning for “Fruehschoppen” and a Germany style buffet brunch. While the buffet ends at noon, the Biergarten Festival itself continues until 5 p.m.

Location is the TEV Edelweiss Pavilion, at 17832 Highway 8, Morrison. The Biergarten Festival is produced in the spirit of the traditional family friendly Biergartens found primarily in southern Germany since the 19^th century and is a fundraiser for the GACC’s programs. Adult admission is $5 for Friday or Saturday. Sunday admission offers an early bird special of $1 until noon and then $3 until closing.  Children 12 years and under are free.

Family oriented, the festival offers great authentic German food, a Biergarten with five varieties of Paulaner beer from Germany plus their non-alcoholic Radler, live music and dancing. Featured performers include three German style bands with traditional German music for “Kinder” of all ages. The Hilltop Harvest Band will entertain with Colorado Bluegrass during Sunday’s Fruehschoppen. The event includes appearances by the Denver Kickers (traditional Bavarian dancers) and a children’s activities area featuring games designed especially for them.

“This is a wonderful cultural event for kids from one to 100,” noted Laura Jacobson, manager of the event. “We have created an event that has something for everyone. According to the 2010 census, 22 percent of Coloradoans claimed German descent making it the largest ethnic group and we are pleased to provide them with a piece of their heritage.” Jacobson noted that last year’s event drew some 2,500 visitors. She advises those coming to the event to watch for the banner and signs on the east side of Highway 8 at the parking area between The Fort Restaurant and the Town of Morrison.

Children attending the festival will enjoy a variety games and entertainment as well as the chance to try some German games such as Eierlaufen (egg races), Sacklaufen (sack race), Ringhuepfen (ring hopping race) and Torwandschiessen. There will also be a variety of midway games and a bouncy castle.

The German food will be provided by award-winning Chef Neuhold and his crew from Frederick, Colorado. Some 1500,000 visitors to the 2014 Denver Christkindl Market enjoyed his cuisine. The official beer purveyor for the festival will be Paulaner from Munich, Germany offering four varieties and a non-alcholic Bier.

As in previous years, Saturday will include the popular bratwurst eating contest at 4 p.m. You can register for this by email Laura Jacobson at jacobson@gacc-co.org.

Volunteers enter free, receive a free T-Shirt, food and drink. More info about the Biergarten Festival at http://www.BiergartenFest.com

Sponsors of this year’s event are Kärcher North American, Peak Eurosport, Emich VW, Swankhouse Dental, Denver Tax Group, VW Enthusiasts of Colorado and Paulaner HP USA.

About the GACC. The German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter is the initial contact for German companies considering business in the Rocky Mountain region and connects German decision-makers with their U.S. counterparts. More at http://www.gaccco.org/en/