JDRF One Walk was hosted out at Panther Island Pavilion on October 13. Despite the canceled walk due to weather, they did not let it rain on their parade! They hosted a celebration prior to the storm. Thanks to the Fort Worth community, JDRF raised over $375,500, surpassing their online goal of $370,000.
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Oktoberfest Fort Worth 2018
The 5th Oktoberfest Fort Worth, wrapped up on September 29 at Panther Island Pavilion. This three-day festival brought over 13,000 people and included traditional German music, from entertainers like Alpenmusikaten, Walburg Boys, Alpine Village Band, Das Ist Lustig and Auf Geht’s. Guests enjoyed various German food and biers! Spaten was served, along with other Fall and Oktoberfest craft beers from around the country.
St. Jude Walk/ Run To End Childhood Cancer
Fort Worth St. Jude Walk/ Run to End Childhood Cancer was hosted out at Panther Island Pavilion on September 22. Despite the cancelled walk/run due to weather, they did not let it rain their parade! They hosted a celebration and thanks to the Fort Worth community, raised over $68,000 for the kids of St. Jude!
D Magazine: Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Dallas
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Dallas
Willkommen to one of the most festive times of the fall season. Oktoberfest dates back to the 19th century, initially celebrating the marriage of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. Today, people recognize the holiday internationally, commemorating German culture and the commencement of fall.
Oktoberfest festivities are hosted all around the Dallas area, giving Dallasites a combination of good ol’ fashioned fun and some historic, German tradition. Here’s where to participate.
Fort Worth
When: September 27 to 29
The Fort Worth Oktoberfest festivities invite visitors to come with curiosity and leave with satisfaction. Located at The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion, the Fort Worth observance is packed with activities like a 20-mile run, 5k, fun run, beer barrel rolling race, live music, and clothing, food, and drink vendors. When visiting, check out the bier gartens and spaten for authentic German beer and bites. Some food items to look out for include sausage platters, German cheese boards, German potato pancakes, and strudel. Ticket prices vary for each day. While a 3-day pass is $15, Thursday tickets are $5, Friday tickets are $10, and Saturday tickets are $10. The event runs from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday, September 28, and 11 a.m. until midnight on Saturday, September 29. If you are looking for an abundance of fun, this is one spot you will not want to miss.
BY PAIGE HUGHES PUBLISHED IN FOOD & DRINK ON THE D MAGAZINE WEBSITE
Cody Jinks’ Inaugural Loud and Heavy Fest in Words and Pictures
“Well I’ll be damned, Cody Jinks and Co. pulled it off. You normally talk about learning curves when it comes to first year festivals. That’s not even part of the conversation when it comes to the inaugural Loud and Heavy Fest.”
See what Saving Country had to say about Cody Jink’s Inaugural Loud and Heavy Fest that was held at Panther Island Pavilion August 18th
Cody Jinks brought hippies, cowboys and misfits together at the Loud and Heavy Festival
GuideLive’s review of Cody Jinks’ inaugural Loud and Heavy Festival said the festival “was the sweaty, raucous physical manifestation of” “Hippies and Cowboys.”
Upcoming Run/Walks at Panther Island Pavilion
Is there a cause that you are dedicated to or do you like to run for fun? Check out the upcoming run/walks hosted at Panther Island Pavilion and register today!
St. Jude Walk/ Run to End Childhood Cancer September 22
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/463790297371676/
- Website: http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=89690&pg=entry
Oktoberfest Fort Worth Run und Ride September 29
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1461909573895917/
- Website: https://www.runproject.org/events/oktoberfest-run-und-ride-race
JDRF One Walk for a World Without Type 1 Diabetes October 13
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/405461966559288/
- Website: https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30125b?fr_id=7441&pg=entry&NONCE_TOKEN=FC17CBF7DE3915E24A1CB13BEF1A928D
Walk to End Alzheimer’s October 27th
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2126270857660017/
- Website: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2018/TX-NorthCentralTexas?fr_id=11551&pg=entry
Fort Worth Marathon November 11
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1015046651971124/
- Website: https://fwmarathon.athlete360.com/
Pumpkin Spice Run (5K, 10K, 15K) November 17
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407604466324064/
- Website: https://www.runproject.org/events/pumpkin-spice-race
Cody Jinks’ Inaugural Loud and Heavy Fest
Cody Jinks brought his inaugural Loud and Heavy Fest to his hometown of Fort Worth, Saturday August 18th at Panther Island Pavilion! The day was packed with music from Ward Davis which started the festival off on the Heavy Stage, to Sunny Sweeny, Paul Cauthen, Colter Wall, Nikki Lane, Whitey Morgan, The Sword, Whiskey Meyers, Corrosion of Conformity and the night ended on the Loud Stage with Cody Jinks.
NBC5DFW.com: Oktoberfest Fort Worth Is Back!
Authentic German festival returns to The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion, September 27-29
By Shanna Cate
Published at 4:18 PM CDT on Aug 14, 2018 | Updated at 5:52 PM CDT on Sep 14, 2018
Achtung, y’all! Tickets are on sale now for Oktoberfest Fort Worth – a Munich-style celebration at Panther Island Pavilion! Early online ticket purchases are guaranteed a free 2018 commemorative Oktoberfest stein.
Oktoberfest Fort Worth guests enjoy traditional German food, bier, live music, dancing, shopping vendors and much more. The festival kicks off with Thursday’s ceremonial ‘Tapping of the Kegs’ and the fun continues through Saturday with dachshund races, German style competitions, Oktoberfest Olympics, the Oktoberfest Run und Ride and more.
Entertainment will include traditional German music, on multiple stages, from entertainers like Alpenmusikaten, Walburg Boys, Alpine Village Band, Das Ist Lustig and Auf Geht’s.
Spaten will be served, along with other Fall and Oktoberfest craft beers from around the country. Traditional German food offerings such as bratwursts, pretzels, strudel, schnitzel and German potato pancakes will also be available. Festival goers can enjoy the air-conditioned Spaten Hall as well as multiple outdoor and tented biergartens. Shopping vendors will be on hand with traditional German Lederhosen or Dirndl and a variety of other German accessories.
Reata Restaurant brings back its unique pop-up German dining option – Reata Haus. The VIP dining experience, treats guests to an authentic three-course meal complete with non-alcoholic beverages, gratuity and air-conditioned seating. Other perks include complimentary festival admission and a commemorative stein.
Festival tickets range from $5-$15 and are available for purchase online through September 26. Advance tickets are guaranteed a free 2018 commemorative Oktoberfest stein. While supplies last, a limited number of steins will be available for tickets purchased at the gate. Admission is free for children under 12 years of age with a paying adult.
New this year is a special festival preview experience on Wednesday, September 26, that offers corporations or individuals the opportunity to purchase a table of eight for a private evening of culture and celebration complete with a plated German meal from Reata Haus, entertainment, bier and more!
Is Rockin’ the River — a summertime float in Fort Worth — worth braving the heat?
Rockin’ the River was featured under the Guide Live section of the Dallas Morning News this past week. It highlights the weekly reoccurring Saturday event that continues through August 11th. Don’t let the heat get you down, come cool off and have your plans include “hot tunes on a cool river.”
Oktoberfest Fort Worth Is Back!
Authentic German festival returns to The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion, September 27-29, 2018.
FORT WORTH, TX— Achtung, y’all! Tickets are on sale now for Oktoberfest Fort Worth – a Munich-style celebration at Panther Island Pavilion! Early online ticket purchases are guaranteed a free 2018 commemorative Oktoberfest stein.
Oktoberfest Fort Worth guests enjoy traditional German food, bier, live music, dancing, shopping vendors and much more. The festival kicks off with Thursday’s ceremonial ‘Tapping of the Kegs’ and the fun continues through Saturday with dachshund races, German style competitions, Oktoberfest Olympics, the Oktoberfest Run und Ride and more.
Entertainment will include traditional German music, on multiple stages, from entertainers like Alpenmusikaten, Walburg Boys, Alpine Village Band, Das Ist Lustig and Auf Geht’s.
Spaten will be served, along with other Fall and Oktoberfest craft beers from around the country. Traditional German food offerings such as bratwursts, pretzels, strudel, schnitzel and German potato pancakes will also be available. Festival goers can enjoy the air-conditioned Spaten Hall as well as multiple outdoor and tented biergartens. Shopping vendors will be on hand with traditional German Lederhosen or Dirndl and a variety of other German accessories.
Reata Restaurant brings back its unique pop-up German dining option – Reata Haus. The VIP dining experience, treats guests to an authentic three-course meal complete with non-alcoholic beverages, gratuity and air-conditioned seating. Other perks include complimentary festival admission and a commemorative stein.
Festival tickets range from $5-$15 and are available for purchase online through September 26. Advance tickets are guaranteed a free 2018 commemorative Oktoberfest stein. While supplies last, a limited number of steins will be available for tickets purchased at the gate. Admission is free for children under 12 years of age with a paying adult.
New this year is a special festival preview experience on Wednesday, September 26 that offers corporations or individuals the opportunity to purchase a table of eight for a private evening of culture and celebration complete with a plated German meal from Reata Haus, entertainment, bier and more!
Visit Oktoberfestfw.com for festival information and to purchase tickets.
Oktoberfest Fort Worth is presented by Spaten. Supporting sponsors include NBC5 and Visit Fort Worth. The event benefits the Trinity River Vision Authority.
About Trinity River Vision Authority:
The Trinity River Vision Authority (TRVA) is responsible for implementation of a public infrastructure project which provides needed flood protection and fosters the development of an exciting, pedestrian oriented, urban waterfront neighborhood in Fort Worth. TRVA aims to attract business and entertainment to the district and is in charge of programming public spaces including the Panther Island Pavilion, a waterfront music venue and festival space directly adjacent to downtown Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Country Music Festival Shoots for the Sky with 2018 Lineup
Culture Map Fort Worth released an article about 95.9’s Ranch Bash. This year’s music festival revealed an exciting lineup for its 2018 edition, set to take place on October 20 at Panther Island Pavilion. Tickets are on sale now!