Ein Prosit! Ein Prosit! Der Gemütlichkeit (A toast, a toast to cheer and good times)! Words that resonate from the famous Oktoberfest theme song, this anthem takes guests and gourmands in joyful renditions with the celebration of the annual and much-awaited beer festival.On the 6th and 7th of October 2017, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and the German Club Manila celebrate the highly-anticipated 79th German Club Oktoberfest.
Now on its 8th year at Sofitel, the most authentic German beer festival in the Philippines will be held at Sofitel’s expansive Harbor Garden Tent. Paying homage to time-honored Bavarian customs, the marquee will be transformed into a traditional biergärten for the most authentic staging of Oktoberfest in the country.
With each evening hosting more than 2,000 guests, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s master chefs showcase a grand feast of sumptuous Bavarian specialties featuring roasted pork knuckles, roasted calf, laugen rolls, grilled German sausages and mouthwatering pastries with unlimited ice-cold San Miguel beer.
An exciting evening awaits guests as musical entertainment featuring musical entertainment by The Bavarian Sound Express flying in from Germany to regale participants with traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest music and international hits. A fun-filled program is lined up featuring the annual beer-drinking contest and raffle draw with a grand prize that takes the winner to their destination of choice in Germany. For a truly authentic Bavarian celebration, women don colorful dirndls while men sport the traditional lederhosen as they partake in one of the biggest international gatherings in Manila.
Following an evening of gastronomic indulgence and live musical entertainment, Oktoberfest guests may book a weekend getaway at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila for a relaxing urban retreat. Featured room rates start at Php 6,000 nett per night.
An evening featuring a bountiful feast, engaging Bavarian traditions and exciting prizes are in store for this year’s 79th German Club Oktoberfest!
The 79th German Club Oktoberfest is made possible in partnership with San Miguel Brewery, Etihad Airways, DB Schenker, BBR Rail Automation, Ravenol Motoröl, Coca-Cola FEMSA, Allied Metals, Isla LPG, Megaworld, Delsan Office Systems, BDO, Yeung Marine Holdings, Zoi’s Meatown, ELT’s Enterprise and Wico Kavino. Media partners include: 2nd Avenue, ANC, Business World, CNN Philippines, CT, Esquiremag.ph, ETC, Fox International Channels, Jack TV, Mega Man, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Rogue and TravelNow.
For more information on ticket sales and the featured raffle, please call the German Club Manila at +63 2 894 2899 or email at [email protected]. For inquiries and room reservation, kindly call Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila at +63 2 551 5555 or email at [email protected].