The Biergarten Festival by the German American Chamber of Commerce returns for its 20th Anniversary

MORRISON, Colo. - July 5, 2016 - PRLog -- Experience Germany again this year when the Biergarten Festival, hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC-CO), returns to Morrison for its 20^th Anniversary from Friday through Sunday, July 8 to 10, 2016. "We'll be introducing new event elements while maintaining our traditional favorites, so this year's festival promises greater fun and more enjoyment for every generation of attendees," says Peter Einsle, President of the GACC-CO.

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 and stays open until 7 p.m., adding two more hours of fun to the entire weekend.

Located just west of Denver at the beautiful TEV Edelweiss Pavilion, at 17832 Highway 8 in Morrison and nestled in the pristine foothills, this idyllic open space provides the perfect atmosphere for an authentic German festival. Unlike other beer festivals, the Biergarten Festival is produced in the spirit of the traditional Biergarten found primarily in southern Germany since the 19^th century.

"Our Summer Biergarten Festival brings the Denver Metro area public together with the regional German community to showcase German traditions and culture. Last year about 4,000 visitors attended our fest," notes Natalia Wobst, Executive Director of the GACC-CO. The projected attendance for the 20^th Biergarten is between 4,000 and 4,500.

Just like in previous years, the festival offers great authentic German food, provided by award-winning Chef Neuhold and his crew from Frederick, Colorado. The official beer purveyor will be Paulaner from Munich, Germany offering four different styles: Paulaner Hefeweizen, Oktoberfest Wiesn, Oktoberfest Märzen and Hacker-Pschorr Dunkel Lager.

Entertainment during the Biergarten Festival will include performances by Rick Borger and the Average German Band,Peter Kron, Rhinelanders, Hilltop Harvest Band, the Chalet Dancers and TEV Edelweiss Schuhplattler.

"This is a wonderful cultural event that offers something for everyone," states Laura Jacobson, manager of the event. "I'm excited that we will be offering two new events this year, our Stein Hoisting competition on Saturday afternoon and the 1st Biergarten Fest Dachshund race on Sunday afternoon." Stein hoisting contestants must be 21 years and older, will get in for free and receive two Biergarten beers. Participants in the Dachshund race also receive free entry. Register for both events by emailing Laura at jacobson@gacc-co.org.

Car enthusiasts will enjoy a display of some of the most prestigious and beautiful German automobiles by Emich Volkswagen and Volkswagen Enthusiasts of Colorado. Children will be well entertained bya variety of midway games, a bouncy castle and traditional German games such as Eierlaufen (egg races) and Sacklaufen (sack race).

This is the annual fundraiser for the GACC-CO, so adult admission is $5 on all three days, children 12 years and under are $3 and children 5 and under are free. GACC-CO members also get in for free!

Volunteers are entitled to free entry andreceive a t-shirt, food and drink. More info about the Biergarten Festival including a full entertainment schedule at http://www.biergartenfest.com

Sponsors of this year's event are Emich Volkswagen, Denver Tax Group, Paulaner HP USA, Volkswagen Enthusiasts of Colorado and Rain Garcia-Key Team Property.

About the GACC: The German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter (GACC-CO) is dedicated to encouraging, extending and promoting trade, commerce and investment between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Colorado. The GACC-CO represents German and American companies and individuals in Colorado and promotes German-American business and trade. The mission of the GACC-CO is to create, facilitate and advance German-American business opportunities & synergies in Colorado by connecting and driving cultural, authentic and strong German traditions and values. Visit us at http://www.gaccco.org