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Fun at the Oktoberfest in Big Canoe, Georgia

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Real Estate Agent with Harry Norman Realtors 280064

                                             Al and Rosemarie Heindel in Big Canoe

 

Annual Oktoberfest

As you can see from the photo above, my husband, Al and I enjoyed Oktoberfest in Big Canoe. In spite of a bit of rain and dark skies, the spirits of those who attended the Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 10th were not dampened. In fact, as they walked onto the Oktoberfest grounds spirits were instead lifted as they heard strains of "Oom pah pah" coming from the "German Polka Connection," the German band onstage throughout the day. Walking around the vendor booths or as they ate lunch, observers could see the bouncing heads and toe tapping feet of those who were enjoying the band.

            Big Canoe Oktoberfest

                              

                   

Although residents of Big Canoe had hoped for a bright and a sunny day to celebrate the annual Oktoberfest celebration sponsored by the Big Canoe Property owners Association, fun was to be had all day long anyway. 

 

Authentic German Food

The food was the most exciting part for many of the Oktoberfest attendees. A large tent with tables was set up in the middle of the play field at the Wildcat Recreation Center where the Oktoberfest was held. Food could be bought at the cook tents and shared with friends and family under the main large tent.

For those that enjoy German food, there was Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Pork Schnitzel, German Potato Salad, large soft pretzels, and apple strudel for dessert. The German food was delicious and my group shared bratwurst, knockwurst, pork schnitzel and German potato salad. Oh and of course we had to try some strudel and a large pretzel as well! I noticed many tables of families taste testing the German food off the plates of  friends at their tables. There were two different types of German beer (Paulaner and Hofbrau) and German red or white wine.

German Food at Big Canoe Oktoberfest

 

                                              German Food at Big Canoe Oktoberfest

For those not so adventurous diners, there was a choice of chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and ice cream for dessert. Water and soda were available for the non-drinking crowd.

 

Vendor Tents

There were approximately sixty vendor tents at Oktoberfest and they were lots of fun to browse through. The categories of vendors included:

Crafts

  • pottery
  • jewelry
  • hair bows & accessories
  • Christmas crafts
  • handcrafted baskets
  • healing magnetic bracelets
  • photography
  • custom wood furniture
  • home made caramels
  • dog scarves
  • children's clothing and quilts
  • local honey
  • paintings
  • organic pasta and ravioli
  • Native American flutes and crafts
  • handbags
  • bird houses
  • handmade soap and lotions
  • letter art photography
  • hand painted dishes
  • jellies and jams

Vendors 

  • Beauti Control spa products
  • Scentsy scented wax and warmers
  • Juice Plus
  • Boy Scouts selling popcorn

Information Booths

  • Big Canoe Property Owners Association
  • Operation Christmas Child
  • Smoke Signals, Big Canoe's Community Newspaper
  • Inside the Gates, Big Canoe's Magazine
  • BCAR (Big Canoe Animal Rescue) with dogs for adoption
  • The Black Bear Pub Bear Society
  • Big Canoe's Department of Public Safety
  • Big Canoe's Emergency Response Team

 

For the Kids

  • Kids Tent with Games
  • Bouncy House

 

Parking was at a premium at the play field where the Oktoberfest was held so five vans served as shuttles between the parking lot at the Big Canoe Chapel and the Oktoberfest. The drivers were quite jovial chatting and joking with Oktoberfest attendees.

 

The day was a wonderful way to get some fresh air and welcome fall to the community of Big Canoe, where the leaves are just starting to turn to brilliant shades of yellow and a bit of orange. What a beautiful backdrop to enjoy some delicious German food, hear some authentic German music, and visit with friends old and new!

 

                                          

Rosemarie Heindel

      Harry Norman Realty

Cell: 404-861-1857

       Office: 770-893-2400

                       Rosemarie.heindel@harrynorman.com

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Rosemarie Heindel Big Canoe

 

 

 

 

Comments (4)

Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Rosemarie, this is a wonderful and detailed Localism post and a great benefit to homeowners and visitors to your area.  The food looks delicious!  Thanks for sharing!

Oct 13, 2015 10:27 PM
Rosemarie Heindel
Harry Norman Realtors - Big Canoe, GA
Rosemarie Heindel

Susan Laxson...we have many visitors to our area.  They always have something to do in the thriving community!  One thing for sure...no lack of food here!

Oct 15, 2015 12:05 AM
Robert Hammerstein
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Rosemarie - A wonderful Localism post! Looks like a lot of fun! I just love this time of the year! Enjoy!

Oct 19, 2015 03:05 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'll have to plan to attend next year.  My Donald would LOVE the German food.  He spent several years there in his Army career.

Oct 19, 2015 03:17 PM