Hoptoberfest: Oktoberfest Opening Day Party
Sat, Sep 16
|Fam's Brewing Co.
Charleston, the moment we've all been waiting for is here: Oktoberfest season, and Fam's Brewing Co. is kicking it off with a bash you won't want to miss.


Time & Location
Sep 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Fam's Brewing Co., 1291 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
About the Event
Charleston, the moment we've all been waiting for is here: Oktoberfest season, and we are kicking it off with an opening day party you won't want to miss.
Join us on Saturday, September 16, from 12 pm to 7 pm, as we tap the firkin at noon and embark on a day-long celebration full of German Beer, Live Music, Games, and Lederhosen.
Tap your feet to the vibrant Polka tunes brought to life by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra members. (Note: This isn't a Charleston Symphony Orchestra event, but a chance to enjoy their talented musicians in a relaxed and festive setting.)
This year, we're bringing back crowd favorites – the Beer Puppet Challenge and the intense Stein Hoist Competition, and introducing new games such as German Spelling Bee and Blindfolded Pretzel Toss. Get ready for a thrilling lineup of games that includes:
(12:30 pm)--Gather a partner for this hilarious game…
Tickets
12:30pm Blindfold Pretzel Toss
Gather a partner for this hilarious game where communication is key. One person will be blindfolded while the other must catch pretzels tossed by their teammate. The pair with the most successful catches wins $50 in house cash Max Teams: 6 Prize: $50 house cash
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Sold Out1:30pm: Polka Musical Chairs
Dance and dash for a seat when the polka music stops. Be the last one seated to claim your prize. Max Participants: 10 Prize: $25 house cash
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Sold Out2:30pm: Costume Contest
Strut your stuff in your best Oktoberfest attire. Whether it's lederhosen or a dirndl, make it memorable. Two winners will be chosen for best-dressed Prize: $100 house cash ($50 for top two best-dressed)
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Sale ended3pm: Beer Puppet
Suit up and use strings to hold and control your pint of beer, and be the fastest to take a sip successfully. A protective poncho is provided for potential beer splashes. Prize: $100 house cash
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Sale ended4:15pm: Stein Hoist
Compete to see who can hold a full stein the longest. A $5 entry fee gets you into the competition, and you keep a vintage Hoptobertest stein as a souvenir. Max Participants: 32. Entry Fee: $5 (includes vintage Hoptoberfest stein) Prize: $100 house cash
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Sold Out5:30pm: German Spelling Bee
Show off your linguistic skills in our German Spelling Bee. Max Participants: 10 Prize: $50 house cash
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Sale ended