Oktoberfest in full swing weekends on Mount Lemmon
As the crowd begins to gather on the grass of the ski run, tuba player John Prokop and The Musikmeisters pump out the polkas Saturday, at the opening day of Mount Lemmon Ski Valley’s Oktoberfest.
J.T. Hinrichs swivels his hips to a winning finish in the hula-hoop competition Saturday at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley’s Oktoberfest, which is a family-friendly event.
The Chicken Dance — in which everyone looks silly — to the oompah tune written by Swiss accordion player Werner Thomas in the 1950s.
Jeremy Broadbent swings his 3-year old daughter, Alli, to the polka tunes performed by The Musikmeister at the beginning of Mount Lemmon Ski Valley’s Oktoberfest.
Drummer Dan Duperre hits his cymbals as he and The Musikmeisters pound out tunes for dancing or listening.
Food, games and music are important, but no Oktoberfest is complete without beer. Plenty of beer, beer and more beer. There are about a dozen brew choices at the Ski Valley event, as well as water and soda to satiate thirsty throats.
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley Oktoberfest
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, 10300 Ski Run Road. German food, beer and music provided by the John Prokop Band. 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12. Free; $5 parking. 576-1400.
