Mumbai will be hosting its second Oktoberfest at the Mahalakshmi Race Course from October 14–16, 2011 after a hugely successful round of beers last year. DHL in association with the Indo German Chamber of Commerce, came together to bring to Mumbai its first ever Oktoberfest in October 2010. The Germans celebrate Oktoberfest in September and the Munich’s Oktoberfest is the largest of its kind in the world, which draws more than six million visitors each year. While in Munich, the city comes to a standstill, in Mumbai the effect was pretty much the same. Mumbai Oktoberfest 1 attracted 7,000 visitors last October, more than they expected, and had to turn drinkers away. They expect even more people over the three-day festival this year, and will set up a larger tent (a special Oktoberfest tent imported from Loseberger) to accommodate everyone.
Unlike last year, individual passes aren’t available. You will need to book an exclusive table for your group this time. The cost is Rs 30,000 for a table on any one day from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., excluding service tax.
A single table seats up to 10 people, serves 20 liters of beer, 10 main courses (meat or vegetarian), and 10 free Oktoberfest beer mugs.
As part of a corporate discount, the organizers are also offering a sixth table free on every five tables booked.
The main beer at the festival will be Erdinger — both light and dark.
For the freaks, wine and soft drinks will also be served. And yes, there will be German sausages.
Die Oberbayem, who played last year, will jam some authentic German folk music on all three days, from 6 p.m. onwards.
For table reservations contact Ketaki Tarhalkar:
Mon – Fri 10 am to 5 pm
Indo German Chamber of Commerce
Maker Tower “E” Cuffe Parade,
Mumbai : 400005
Tel: +91-22-6652121, +91-22-66652147
Email ID: mumbaioktoberfest@indo-german.com
Saturday, October 15 is already full, so hurry up.
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