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Rock Island Arsenal hosting Oktoberfest

By Sharon Wren,

16 hours ago

Experience Oktoberfest at Rock Island Arsenal!

Arsenal Oktoberfest will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, from 4–9 p.m. on the lawn of historic Quarters One. Admission is free and open to the public, starting at 3 p.m. Visitor passes are not necessary to enter Arsenal for the event, but guests must present a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID at the gate.

The event is full of free entertainment and activities, including:

Live music from the Gutenberg German Band from 4–6 p.m., followed by a DJ from 6–9 p.m.
Horse-drawn wagon rides
Tours of historic Quarters One
Face painting
Bounce houses and yard games
German games and competitions, including stein holding, keg throw and hammer & nail
Best Dressed Contest — lederhosen and dirndls encouraged!

The Biergarten is open from 4–8 p.m. and features 11 local breweries pouring a variety of craft beer samples, including:

Bent River Brewing Co.
Big Grove Brewery
Five Cities Brewing
Front Street Brewery
Geneseo Brewing Co.
Great River Brewery
Industry Brewing
Midwest Ale Works
Reserve Artisan Ales
Seven Hills Brewing Co.
Twin Span Brewing

Admission to the Biergarten is $35 and includes a commemorative Arsenal Oktoberfest sampling glass, lanyard, commemorative pin, wristband, event beer menu/map and 60 beer sampling tickets. Guests can buy food from on-site food trucks, including German favorites, along with additional food and beverages available at the event. Guests can enter through the Rock Island Gate, park in the designated Oktoberfest parking area immediately inside the gate and ride the free trolley directly to Quarters One from 3–9:30 p.m.

Uber and other rideshare drivers may enter the Arsenal during special event access hours with a valid driver's license and pick up guests at the designated rideshare area inside the Rock Island Gate. Designated drivers can register for the event for free and receive a free meal, free soda/water and entry into drawings for $50 gift cards.

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